Matlen Silver

06/16/2026

The results are in, and they tell an interesting story about where tech talent is focusing in 2026.

We asked our network, "What matters most in your next tech role?" and this is what we found out:
> Flexibility & Remote Work – 43%
> Compensation – 29%
> Career Growth – 21%
> Tech Stack & Innovation – 7%

While compensation remains important, flexibility continues to lead the conversation. Tech professionals are prioritizing how they work just as much as where they work.

For employers, these results indicate that attracting top talent might require more than just competitive pay. Career development, workplace flexibility, and a compelling employee experience are key differentiators in a highly competitive market.

Do you agree with these results? What's the biggest factor driving your next career move?

06/15/2026

The tech candidates getting interviews aren't listing every tool they've ever touched. They're showing how they used those tools to solve real problems.

> Show what you built
> Quantify your impact
> Connect skills to outcomes

Hiring managers want proof. See the resume strategies helping developers stand out in today's market: https://buff.ly/vZliULm

06/12/2026

When hiring managers say they're looking for "Cloud & DevOps" talent, what do they actually mean?

The phrase sometimes gets used as a catch-all term that means different things to different people. For some organizations, it's cloud architecture. For others, it could be CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, automation, security, monitoring, reliability engineering, or all of the above.

The result? Candidates and employers might not be on the same page.

In this article, we break down the skills, responsibilities, and expectations that hiring managers often associate with Cloud & DevOps roles today. It also highlights why clearly defining requirements is critical for attracting the right talent.

As cloud environments continue to evolve, success is becoming less about knowing a specific tool and more about demonstrating ownership, automation expertise, systems thinking, and the ability to bridge development and operations.

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"Cloud & devOps" is still one of the most widely misunderstood terms in the tech and IT industry, despite being a popular buzzword.

06/05/2026

A customer logs into their bank account. The transaction is instant. The experience feels seamless.

What they don't see is the growing cybersecurity risk behind every digital interaction.

While banks are hiring developers to build faster systems, they're also seeking technology professionals who can embed security into architecture, applications, cloud environments, and AI-driven platforms from day one.

With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated and regulatory expectations rising, cybersecurity skills are foundational requirements across technology hiring.

Explore how this shift is changing workforce planning, recruiting strategies, and the competition for tech talent in financial services and banking: https://buff.ly/nriSUTq

06/03/2026

Success in today's MSP environment is about alignment with what enterprise programs measure.

When evaluating performance, think about:
Where is friction slowing delivery? Where are compliance gaps creating risk? How much is early-turnover costing the program?

Link for more in the comments...

05/29/2026

We are closing out May with work anniversary celebrations! Thank you to our Matlen Silver team members for all that you do for our valued consultants and clients. Sending you congratulations and best wishes for continued success.

Maxwell Ellerth
Samantha Baratta
Dilshad Ibrahim

05/28/2026

Cybersecurity threats are evolving quickly and many of the professionals best equipped to respond have already been trained under pressure. Veterans bring mission-critical experience, adaptability, and leadership that make them uniquely valuable in today’s cybersecurity workforce.

Read more about why veteran hiring is becoming a strategic advantage in tech and security teams: https://buff.ly/V00efFj

05/25/2026

At Matlen Silver, we are grateful for those who gave so much for others in service and their courage continues to shape the lives we live today. This Memorial Day, we will take a moment to reflect, reconnect, and remember the heroes whose legacy lives on in all of us.

05/22/2026

This May, in recognition of National Military Appreciation Month, we’re honored to spotlight Nick Sullivan, Client Success Manager at Matlen Silver and former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant who served with the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment (BLACKLIONS) during deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Nick shared one particular lesson from his military experience that still guides him today:

“Integrity means doing what is right at all times — not just when people are watching.”

Thank you to Nick and to all who serve. Please read more about Nick’s story here.

05/19/2026

A bank launches a new AI-powered customer platform, in a fast rollout with a polished UI experience, all supported by a strong tech team.

Months later, a hidden vulnerability inside the application architecture could expose sensitive customer data - the kind of issue that can happen when speed to innovate outpaces the complex security demands of modern banking technology.

That reality is reshaping how financial institutions think about technology hiring.

Cybersecurity is no longer viewed as a separate function that happens after development. Banks are increasingly prioritizing engineers, architects, cloud professionals, and AI talent who understand how security, compliance, and resilience fit into every stage of the technology lifecycle.

Continue reading:

Hiring for cybersecurity in banking is accelerating as financial institutions prioritize secure-by-design technology teams. Learn how AI, compliance, and cyber threats are reshaping financial technology talent strategies.