If you have Drupal skills, or you are with a company that designs, builds or deploys Drupal websites, the good news is: business is strong.

According to a recent survey conducted by the Drupal Association, 82% percent of employers seeking Drupal talent expect to hire within the next six months, with 40% saying they are “constantly hiring Drupal talent”.  A whopping 92% of hiring managers surveyed say the market needs more Drupal talent to meet their needs. See the infographic.  

The positions most sought after by employers are:

• Developers
• Themers
• Site Builders

Why do employers need so much Drupal talent? Over 75% percent of those businesses constantly hiring Drupal talent point to business growth. 

The vast majority of Drupal talent who responded say they feel their skills are “very” valuable and that there are typically many open positions. The top criteria for job seekers are location, compensation, and whether the organization provides time to work on the Drupal project.

It’s no surprise Drupal talent is in high demand from employers. To fill their needs, employers can clearly define their requirements in order ensure the best fit, and be as flexible as possible with regards to geographic location. For talent seeking new opportunities, flexibility is also important and there are opportunities to invest time building a broad skill set with a variety of projects on their resume in order to have the best chance to land the perfect job.

For anyone considering a career in Drupal, these finding point to a bright future. 

Click the image to see the infographic.