The UK’s aging developer workforce needs a ‘steady pipeline’ of talent to meet future demand – but AI’s impact on entry-level jobs and changing skills requirements mean it could be fighting an uphill

The UK’s tech sector could face a perilous software developer talent shortage in the coming years as the industry faces an aging workforce.

A recent study from Stack Overflow found the average age of UK developers stands at 39 years old, with 74% of professionals boasting more than a decade of coding experience.

This, the study noted, highlights the strong technical capabilities of the developer workforce across the country, outpacing peers in the US and across EMEA.

However, while it shows the workforce is “technically mature”, researchers noted this does raise concerns about future talent and long-term international competitiveness.

Combined this with rising concerns about the impact of AI on entry-level roles , and the talent-related challenges faced by the UK tech industry coul