Demand for IT professionals buoyant

Demand for IT professionals remains buoyant and competition among employers to recruit the experienced - particularly those with internet, digital, e-commerce and online marketing operation skills - is intense, the latest Robert Walters survey found.

The annual Global Salary Survey indicates a broadly positive employment outlook brought by the government's transition to a world-leading high-tech economy, and the resulting accelerated hiring intentions for e-commerce and technology talent.

"It is anticipated that in 2017, with the growth of e-commerce and fintech, China will become more innovation-driven and technologically developed. Demand for professionals will continue to be the key area for employment," said Mathew Bennett, managing director of Robert Walters Greater China.