If you operate in Germany, the IT talent shortage is already squeezing your timelines and budgets. That pressure is worsened by the fact that Germany’s digital maturity still sits only slightly above the EU average — and the lack of qualified IT professionals is making it harder for companies like yours to stay competitive.
Tens of thousands of tech roles remain unfilled, slowing digital transformation, inflating project costs, and putting long-term innovation at risk.
Why is this happening? For starters, many skilled IT specialists based in Germany are choosing remote work for U.S.-based tech companies, attracted by higher pay and more flexibility. On top of that, pursuing an IT degree in Germany is often considered more difficult than other fields like accounting or business administration. And with IT salaries often matching those easier professions, fewer students are choosing the tech path.
But there are real solutions to this problem. In this article, you'll discover two proven ways to fill your IT talent gap: IT resources relocation and IT resources offshoring — both offered by DastN, a Berlin-based digitalization company that helps German businesses solve this exact challenge.
How IT Resource Relocation Can Solve the IT Shortage in Germany?
IT resource relocation helps you bring qualified IT professionals from abroad directly into your local team. Unlike outsourcing or remote contracts, relocation means your new team members are on-site, integrated, and working hand-in-hand with your existing staff — without the disconnect that often comes with remote setups.
Why IT Resource Relocation Works?
- You fill critical roles faster without waiting months for the perfect local hire
- You get on-site collaboration, which means better communication and faster results
- Your new hires share your time zone, culture, and workflows
- You stay fully compliant with German labor laws — no legal gray areas
- You gain direct control over project quality, timelines, and deliverables
What Makes IT Relocation Difficult?
- Visa and legal mazes can overwhelm your HR calendar
- Relocation costs can stack up quickly if not managed right
- New hires need time to adjust to life and work in Germany
- Without the right support, retention becomes a risk
How You Can Relocate IT Talent — Without the Headaches?
That’s where DastN steps in. As a digitalization company based in Berlin, DastN doesn’t just relocate IT professionals — it removes the stress entirely. You skip the paperwork, the housing logistics, the onboarding chaos — it’s all handled for you.
If you're a CEO, your projects keep moving — and you can focus on scaling, not scrambling for developers.
If you're in HR, you finally get your time back. No embassies, no endless coordination — just prepped, legal, and ready-to-work IT talent.
With DastN, you get all the upside of relocation — faster hiring, stronger teams, full control — without the usual headaches or delays.
How IT Resource Offshoring Can Solve the IT Shortage in Germany?
IT resource offshoring lets you work with qualified tech professionals in other countries — without relocating them to Germany. Instead of competing in a saturated local market, you gain access to a global talent pool where skilled developers are more available, more affordable, and faster to onboard.
This is how your business scales without overwhelming your HR team or stretching your recruitment budget.
Why IT Offshoring Works?
- You gain instant access to global talent, bypassing Germany’s tight IT market
- You lower hiring costs, freeing budget for growth and innovation
- You scale quickly, without local recruitment delays
- You stay focused on results, not red tape or compliance issues
- You expand development capacity without growing your in-house headcount
What Can Go Wrong with IT Offshoring?
- Time-zone gaps can slow your daily stand-ups and feedback loops
- Language or cultural differences might affect team cohesion
- Lack of local presence can create trust or accountability concerns
- Security and data compliance risks if not managed properly
How Do You Get the Benefits of IT Offshoring Without the Friction?
That’s where DastN changes the game. Offshoring isn’t just about hiring cheap labor — it’s about building aligned, high-performing remote teams. DastN offers offshoring as a managed service — complete with German-speaking project leads, proactive communication, and full alignment with your business goals.
If you're a CEO, this gives you predictable delivery and fewer management headaches — freeing you to scale your business faster.
If you're in HR, you skip the hiring, the training, and the compliance guesswork — your team is already onboarded and aligned.
With DastN, offshoring becomes a strategic, low-risk way to deliver quality IT results — faster, leaner, and on your terms.
Conclusion
The shortage of IT specialists is more than a hiring problem — it’s one of the core challenges slowing down Germany’s digital transformation. And if you're relying on outdated recruitment tactics, you’re already falling behind.
Whether you're a CEO looking to scale faster or an HR leader ready to stop chasing unavailable talent, you don’t have to tackle this alone.
At DastN, we help you move forward — not get stuck. With our IT relocation and offshoring services, you can:
- Fill IT gaps faster
- Cut costs and save time
- Focus on strategy, innovation, and growth
- Stay ahead of your competitors
Don’t let the IT shortage stall your progress.
Contact DastN today — and take the next step toward building a stronger, more agile tech team.
Sources
- Digital Economy & Society: “Germany 2024 Digital Decade Country Report,” European Commission. digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu
- Bitkom survey: “Record Shortage of Skilled Workers in Germany: 149,000 IT Jobs Unfilled,” E3 Magazine, 12 April 2024 (reporting Bitkom data). silicon-saxony.de
