IT Today: Tools Used and How Much Specialists Earn – via Știrinoi.com

In 2025, the IT industry is evolving at lightning speed. From advanced AI tools that automate coding to increasingly competitive salaries in Romania and Moldova, the landscape is shifting dramatically. On Știrinoi.com, we explore which technologies developers rely on, what the market pays, and what the future looks like for IT professionals.

1. Most Used Tools and Languages

• Editors/IDEs: Visual Studio Code dominates with over 70% adoption.

• Version Control: Git with platforms like GitHub and GitLab remains essential.

• CI/CD: Jenkins, Docker, and Bazel are widely integrated into team workflows.

• AI Assistants: GitHub Copilot is now used by thousands of developers globally.

• Other tools: Node.js, Eclipse (for Java/C++), Xcode (for iOS/macOS).

Programming Languages in Demand (2025):

• JavaScript

• Python

• Java

• C#

• PHP

• C/C++

• Go

• Ruby

Python and C++ are especially in demand for AI, fintech, and backend systems.

2. AI Is Reshaping Developer Workflows

With GitHub Copilot and other AI tools, much of the repetitive coding is automated. Developers are now focusing more on architecture, design, and prompt engineering. However, human oversight is still crucial, and soft skills like empathy and collaboration are growing in importance.

3. Salaries in Romania & Moldova

Romania:

• IT Support Specialist: ~€21,500/year

• Entry-level salaries: ~€15,000

• Senior Developer: up to €28,000+

• Platform Specialists: often earn $29,000–$35,000 USD/year

Moldova:

• Junior Devs: $1,000–$1,500/month

• Mid-Level: $1,800–$3,000/month

• Senior Devs: $3,500–$5,000+/month

• Regional average: ~$30,000–$48,000/year (comparable with Poland in some sectors)

4. Interesting Facts

• AI tools like Copilot are estimated to boost productivity by 15–20%.

• LLM-based “natural language coding” is gaining ground fast.

• Python vs Rust: An ongoing competition around speed and security.

• Romania’s IT workforce grew by 9.5% YoY, reaching over 180,000 active professionals.

5. Industry Opinions

• Pat Casey (ServiceNow CTO): Engineers will shift to more complex, AI-integrated roles.

• GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke: Open-source AI competition is critical for progress.

• HR Experts: Soft skills will outweigh technical skills in future hiring.

6. Conclusion

Știrinoi.com recommends tracking the evolution of developer tools and salaries. The convergence of AI, automation, and global outsourcing is creating both opportunity and disruption.