Software developer Q&A: Legal obstacles

AA: Can you please outline common legal obstacles candidates may face when looking for software developer roles in Malta?

ANDRIUS PETKUS

EU citizens have few legal obstacles in securing a job and growing professionally in Malta. The talent coming from outside of Europe is, unfortunately, facing an entry barrier and teething paperwork issues even after securing a job and relocating to the island.

Since the employer is usually the one handling most of the paperwork, IT companies are discouraged from bringing in excellent candidates.

There’s a shortage of talent on the island and I’d love to see the legal process simplified in a way that encourages companies to hire talented people regardless of their nationality.

Remote work and flexible working schedules highly reported as important job factors.

SOURCE: Stack Overflow 2020

AA: How can candidates and clients prepare themselves so that such obstacles can be easier maintained?

ANDRIUS PETKUS

Plan early and establish trust through continuous communication. These obstacles can be overcome, it is just a matter of time.

We at Castille work with legal professionals who assist the process and handle practically every aspect the second an employment contract is signed.

Developers can be onboarded remotely and start working by consultancy agreement while the work permit and visa is processed. If that still sounds too risky, our Castille Labs team is managing top global talent and helped successfully deliver amazing projects in Malta.

Software developer roles take the lead as jobs to work remotely in,

SOURCE: Remote Work Statistics