26.11.2025
Python: The Language Redefining IT Jobs in 2025
Python: The Language Redefining IT Jobs in 2025
Python has evolved from a language for scripting and automation to a production engine in diverse environments: web backend (with frameworks like Django and Flask), data science, machine learning, and even DevOps. This means that those who master it can target a variety of professional profiles.
In 2025, Python not only stands out but is solidifying its position as the digital skill that makes all the difference for professionals in the digital job market. Thanks to our Employment Map, we know that Spanish companies are increasingly demanding profiles where Python is a key competency.
The rise of this language is also reflected in the number of available job openings. If you want to see in real time which companies are hiring for these profiles, you can check the job offers for Python professionals at tecnoempleo.com, one of the data sources for the Employment Map.
Let’s analyze why Python fits all profiles (data, backend, web, AI), what career opportunities it offers, and how IT professionals can take advantage of this moment to boost their careers.
Where is the demand concentrated in Spain?
The demand for Python professionals in Spain continues to grow. According to our Employment Map, Python is frequently associated with three major areas driving business digitalization:
- Software and backend development: Vacancies are skyrocketing for professionals proficient in programming languages, including Python. Companies are seeking candidates with experience in REST APIs, microservices, automation, and frameworks such as Django and FastAPI.
- Data science, Big Data, and AI: Python is the key tool for processing and analyzing massive amounts of data. Libraries like pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and PyTorch make it the ideal choice for data analysts, data scientists, data engineers, and ML/AI specialists.
- Automation, DevOps, and cloud: Python is present in pipelines, cloud infrastructures, orchestration tools, and automated processes. It’s also key in systems integration, testing, and continuous deployments.
Regarding work arrangements
Another reason Python is so prevalent in job openings is its perfect suitability for distributed work. Today, we can see three clear trends:
- Many job offers are 100% remote, opening up demand to professionals throughout Spain, regardless of location.
- Other positions are hybrid (part in-office + part remote), especially in cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga, Valencia, and Bilbao, where large consulting firms, startups, and AI companies are concentrated.
- The rise of international remote work allows Spanish professionals to work for European or American companies without leaving home.
Salaries and Opportunities
Python is not only one of the most sought-after languages, but also one of the highest-paying. Actual job postings on Tecnoempleo show very competitive salary ranges:
- Junior profiles (0-2 years): €21,000 – €27,000 / year. Vacancies focused on junior data engineers, automation tasks, basic development, or API support.
- Intermediate profiles (3-5 years): €30,000 – €33,000 / year. Python programmers with experience in web frameworks, data processing, service integration, or testing.
- Specialist and advanced profiles (+5 years): €36,000 – €60,000 / year. Positions that combine Python with automation, scraping, cloud computing, AI, data pipelines, or complex integrations.
- Specialist and advanced profiles (+5 years): €36,000 – €60,000 / year. Positions that combine Python with automation, scraping, cloud computing, AI, data pipelines, or complex integrations. ● Senior / Tech Lead / AI / Machine Learning / Big Data: €45,000 – €80,000 / year (and more, depending on the project and company). This is where Python shines, because its ecosystem is the standard in artificial intelligence and data analysis.
Python: A Real Opportunity for Your Career in 2026
It’s no coincidence that Python has become the most influential language of 2025. Its accessible learning curve, its vast ecosystem, and its ability to adapt to multiple IT areas make it extremely competitive. For professionals in the sector, both junior and senior, it’s a skill that opens doors.
If you’re thinking about training or learning about Python, the 42 Fundación Telefónica programming campuses in Madrid, Barcelona, Málaga, and Urduliz (Bizkaia) offer you the opportunity to sign up for a ‘Piscine Discovery Python’ program. In five days and free of charge, you can take your first solid steps in programming with this language.
Over five days of in-person training at your chosen campus, you’ll work side-by-side with others like yourself, tackling real-world challenges while learning the fundamentals of Python in a collaborative environment. You’ll also experience 42’s unique educational model firsthand: no teachers, no lectures, no textbooks. You’ll develop key skills such as teamwork, independence, logic, and problem-solving. Check each campus’s website for upcoming dates and learn more about 42 Barcelona, 42 Madrid, 42 Malaga and 42 Urduliz Bizkaia.