IT Sector in Georgia: Most In-Demand Roles and Workforce Trends

Georgia’s IT sector is growing steadily, but one of the key questions is understanding its internal structure — who exactly makes up the workforce, and which professional roles dominate?

According to 2023 data, around 70% of IT professionals in Georgia work in software development roles. The remaining 30% are distributed across areas such as network administration, IT support, databases, and systems operations. This concentration reflects how the sector has developed around the roles that have seen the highest demand — both locally and globally.

There are several reasons behind this pattern. The most direct is market demand: in recent years, there has been rapid growth in digital services, websites, and mobile apps, all of which require software developers. Educational programs have also tended to focus on programming, with most students choosing it as a clear and in-demand career path.

It’s also important to consider that more specialized roles — such as DevOps, data science, UI/UX design, or IT architecture — tend to emerge more visibly as an ecosystem matures. In countries with well-developed tech sectors, role diversification happens over time, and eventually adds depth and resilience to the sector’s technical capacity.

In Georgia, this process is underway. Fields like business automation and data analytics are becoming more visible, while areas such as cybersecurity and system architecture are gradually gaining traction. Still, their scale remains relatively modest compared to core programming roles.

Diversification of professional profiles is a natural part of sector evolution, and there are signs of this already happening. Various private academies and training programs are now focusing on targeted specializations — from DevOps and cloud infrastructure to product management and data engineering.

This trend suggests that as the sector grows, the range of needed roles will also expand. The next phase may not be defined only by the number of professionals, but by the depth and diversity of their skills and functions.

It’s no longer enough to ask, “How many IT professionals do we have?” The real questions are: “Where do they work? What do they specialize in? What kinds of technical challenges are they equipped to solve?” Answering these questions will help both businesses and educators allocate resources effectively and support the long-term development of Georgia’s digital economy.

Find the BTU’s research report on IT sector trends here.