Which web jobs are actually creating employment in 2024, and which are already experiencing the effects of artificial intelligence on recruitment? Recent data paints a more nuanced picture than in previous years: around 80,000 recruitment projects in digital professions according to France Travail, but signs of slowdown for certain junior profiles exposed to automation.
Digital Recruitment 2024: Disparities Between Fields
| Field | Recruitment Dynamics 2024 | Access Without Bac+5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity | Strong demand, bolstered by NIS2 and Cyber Resilience Act | Yes, nearly 60% of offers according to ANSSI |
| Data and AI | Permanent positions expected, especially for AI experts | Limited, hybrid profiles sought |
| Web Development | Stable, but pressure on junior profiles | Yes, recognized short training programs |
| Digital Regulatory Compliance | Emerging, linked to the European framework | Legal or mixed profiles |
This table reflects a reality that lists of “future jobs” often obscure: cybersecurity and regulatory compliance are absorbing an increasing share of recruitment, while traditional web development sees its demand taper off for less experienced profiles.
A more detailed overview of online careers on Network Emploi allows for a better understanding of the real diversity of accessible fields, including outside the strictly tech perimeter.
Cybersecurity and Regulation: Opportunities Beyond the Engineer Profile
The Cybersecurity Jobs Observatory of ANSSI indicates that nearly 60% of offers do not exclusively target Bac+5. Bac+3 pathways, professional certifications, and career changes find a concrete place here.
The transposition of the NIS2 directive and the implementation of the Cyber Resilience Act create a specific need: profiles capable of translating regulatory requirements into technical actions. ANSSI emphasizes that regulation is becoming a professional outlet in its own right in the digital sector.
In practice, this generates hybrid positions: cybersecurity compliance consultants, information systems auditors, compliance coordinators. These roles did not exist in this form five years ago.
Impact of AI on Web Employment: What the Data Shows
The use of artificial intelligence by French companies has tripled between 2023 and 2025, according to the Ministry of Labor. However, only 21% of employees had received professional training in AI by 2026. This gap between adoption and training creates visible tension in the market.
The jobs most exposed to automation are already experiencing measurable effects on the hiring of recent graduates. Repetitive tasks in writing, support, or standard development are the first to be affected.
Value is shifting towards hybrid skills that connect business expertise and AI governance. A developer who knows how to operate a generative AI tool to speed up production has a more sought-after profile than a junior developer who manually codes the same tasks. A data analyst capable of interpreting the biases of a predictive model brings more value than a query operator.
Digital Jobs Outside Tech: Half of Recruitments
According to France Travail, half of the companies recruiting for digital jobs do not belong to the tech sector. Industry, banking, healthcare, commerce, administration, agriculture: all these sectors are seeking skills in development, data, support, or cybersecurity.
This data changes the job search strategy. A candidate in data analysis or digital project management has as much chance of finding a position in a mutual insurance company, a hospital, or an agricultural cooperative as in a Parisian startup.
- Banking sector: recruitment in digital compliance and analysis of transactional data, with strong regulatory requirements
- Healthcare: need for patient data protection, system interoperability, and support for the digital transformation of establishments
- Industry: integration of AI in production lines, predictive maintenance, and securing connected industrial systems
This shift towards non-tech sectors also explains why 25% of companies plan to create permanent positions, mainly for experts in artificial intelligence and security, while 48% plan to maintain their existing workforce.
Training and Career Change: The Persistent Gap
The digital sector was projected to grow by +5.8% in 2024 according to Numeum. This dynamic does not automatically translate into positions accessible to beginners without support.
The Grande École du Numérique (GEN) emphasizes that short and certifying training programs allow access to operational positions, particularly in cybersecurity and digital support. The training offer exists, but its alignment with the real needs of recruiters remains uneven.
The main barrier is not the lack of available training, but the gap between the skills taught and those that employers are actually looking for. A profile that combines technical mastery, regulatory understanding, and change management capability aligns better with observed recruitment than a specialist with a single skill.
The data from 2024 outlines a digital labor market where technical specialization alone is no longer sufficient. Cybersecurity accessible without Bac+5, European regulation generating its own jobs, and the diffusion of digital technology across all economic sectors are redefining possible career paths.
