Information Technology Salary Guide Ireland 2026
The road ahead is uncertain, but what we do know is that flexibility, innovation, and adaptability will remain essential in both the software development and data centre operations sectors. To help you navigate these changes, we’ve created two highly focused guides focused on Software Development and Data Centre Operations
Building Your Data Centre Career in 2026: The Skills and Roles in Demand
Why Data Centres in Ireland Will Continue to Grow in 2026 — And How You Can Build a Career in This Booming Industry Ireland, with Dublin at its heart, remains one of Europe’s leading data-centre hubs and although no new projects are currently being approved, the data-centre developments and associated…
The Benefits That Will Define Tech Careers in 2026
Being in tech right now means you have options, and that is reflected in what candidates value most when weighing up a new role. We have just finished our 2025 Employee Benefits Survey, and one thing is clear: salary is not the be all and end all anymore. When candidates…
Lessons from 2025: What Hiring Managers Can Learn from Ireland’s Data Centre Market
Quick Summary 2025 has been another intense year for hiring in Ireland’s data centre sector. Skilled mechanical and electrical talent has been in extremely high demand, and local talent has struggled to keep pace with the rapid growth of hyperscale and enterprise data centres. Many operators faced project delays or…
Software Development Hiring Trends: What to Expect in 2026
In 2026, I think software hiring will be shaped less by “will there be roles?” and more by which roles, how teams operate, and why candidates choose to join. Demand will intensify in fintech, medtech, AI-powered SaaS, and platforms doing digital transformation at scale. Irish tech talent will continue to…
Q4 2025 Labour Market Report: What Employers in Ireland Need to Know
What Is the Current State of Ireland’s Labour Market in 2025? We are heading into Q4 of 2025 and it’s been a year for caution and unpredictability so far. I speak with other recruitment leaders in Ireland and the UK all the time. Anecdotally, most recruitment businesses are not having…
Want the Job? Here’s How to Stand Out in Your Data Centre Technician Interview
When interviewing for roles like Rack Install Technicians or Data Centre Technicians, it’s not just about your hands-on skills. You also need to show that you understand the environment: strict processes, uptime pressure, and precision. 
What Our Salary Guide Reveals About Data Centre Talent
The latest insights from our Data Centre Salary Guide reveal a market in transition. Salary growth is still strong across many roles in Ireland, but the drivers behind it have shifted. Dublin, once at the centre of Europe’s fastest-growing data centre build cycle, is now facing a slowdown. EirGrid’s restrictions…
Mind the Gap: M&E Talent Shortage in Data Centres
As a Senior IT Recruiter specialising in data centres here in Ireland, I’ve been closely following a growing challenge in our industry—the shortage of skilled mechanical and electrical engineers. This shortage is not just a headline; it’s a real and pressing issue affecting data centre operations across the country. If…
Why Engineering Managers Need a Community
Being in a leadership position isn’t always easy and that’s something I’m reminded of constantly in conversations with Engineering Managers. You’re supporting your teams, driving delivery, navigating change, and balancing a whole range of expectations. Yet more often than not, you’re doing it alone. You might have a strong internal…
Candidate A vs. Candidate B: The Soft Skills That Made All the Difference
In this blog I’ll break down how soft skills in tech interviews—like communication, adaptability, and curiosity—can be the tipping point in a competitive job market like Ireland’s. If you’re wondering how to stand out in a job interview, read on for real-world insights, practical interview tips, and reflections for both…
Ireland’s Labour Market: End of Q2 2025
We are half way through 2025. The recruitment profession has been quite volatile. For tech recruitment, which GemPool specialises in, there have been pockets of activities but also, noticeably, plenty of caution resulting in less demand for recruitment. Taking a wider view, despite global uncertainty and evolving economic headwinds, Ireland’s…
Employee Benefits Survey: What Tech Professionals Really Want
In today’s tech talent market, salary alone is no longer the sole differentiator, benefits have an equal impact. But what benefits actually matter most in 2025? Are your offerings helping you win talent—or quietly pushing them away?
From Day One to Week Six: My Data Centre Recruitment Journey at GemPool
Six weeks ago, I stepped into a new chapter of my career — one that I hadn’t originally planned, but now can’t imagine not being part of. Transitioning into the world of data centre recruitment with GemPool has been both exciting and eye-opening. Coming from a Life Science recruitment background,…