The Dev Barometer Survey 2025 highlights how AI is rapidly reshaping developer roles in India. Most engineers now use AI-assisted coding, expect more strategic and design-focused responsibilities in 2026, and believe AI/ML, data analytics, and prompt engineering will drive new career opportunities.
BairesDev’s latest Dev Barometer (Q4 2025) has dropped, and the insights highlight one clear message:
Indian software developers are stepping into 2026 with AI deeply integrated into their workflows—and their job roles are evolving faster than ever.
The survey includes 501 developers and 19 project managers across 40 countries, with 75 respondents from India, making it one of the strongest indicators of how the Indian developer ecosystem is preparing for the AI-driven shift.
AI Is Becoming the New Co Worker, Not a Code Replacement
Most Indian developers trust AI—but not blindly.
63% say AI generated code is “somewhat reliable” and still needs human validation.
Only 12% believe AI can write code that’s ready without oversight.
Despite this, the majority agree AI has boosted their careers:
79% improved technical skills
52% experienced better work-life balance
52% unlocked new career opportunities in 2025
Developers are seeing AI less as a threat and more as a tool that frees them to think bigger.
Indian Developers Expect Their Job Role to Change in 2026
A massive 72% believe their day-to-day role will be redefined next year.
Here’s how they expect responsibilities to shift:
81% → Move from pure coding to designing technical solutions
70% → Integrate AI-generated code in their workflow
52% → Focus more on strategy and architecture instead of routine coding
According to BairesDev’s CEO, Nacho De Marco, developers are already reinventing their jobs in real time—using AI to speed up learning, remove bottlenecks, and expand creativity.
Developer Roles in 2026: Smaller Teams, Bigger Skills
AI is shaping not just individual productivity but team structure itself.
67% see new career opportunities emerging
63% believe more specialized roles will appear
53% expect leaner development teams as automation handles entry-level tasks
But early-career roles are still a question mark:
31% think junior roles will require stronger analytical and AI-assisted coding skills
28% believe AI will create more entry-level opportunities via new markets
11% expect a decline in traditional junior positions
What Indian Developers Actually Worked On in 2025
Even with AI tools available everywhere, developers say they still spent most of their time on:
64% → Writing code & building features
52% → Debugging
32% → Reviewing code & pull requests
Only 15% focused on creative problem-solving and innovation—something expected to grow significantly as AI automates mundane coding work.
Where Tech Jobs Will Grow in 2026
AI skills are no longer optional—they’re becoming the baseline.
67% warn that developers without AI skills will fall behind
Global PMs say the biggest talent gaps will be:
AI/ML specialists (76%)
Data engineers
Prompt engineers
Indian developers believe the fastest-growing fields next year will be:
AI/ML – 76%
Data analytics – 49%
Prompt engineering – 43%
Also, 63% of global PMs say developers must get more training in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity to stay competitive.
AI Is Now Standard in Indian Development Teams
The earlier Q3 2025 Dev Barometer revealed that:
92% of Indian developers were already using AI-assisted coding
AI saved them an average of 10 hours a week
The new Q4 edition confirms this shift has now become industry-wide and irreversible.
Developers expect their core job to move toward:
System design
Architecture
Human oversight
Strategic decision-making
Teams get leaner, roles become more specialized, and AI skills become mandatory—setting the tone for how software will be built in 2026.
About the Q4 Dev Barometer Survey
Conducted: October 2025
Participants: 501 developers & 19 PMs
Experience: 53% had 8+ years
Coverage: 92 projects across 40 countries
India had the second-highest participation with 75 developers
About BairesDev
BairesDev is a leading nearshore software development company serving global enterprises including Adobe, Google, Coca-Cola, HP, eBay, and Rolls-Royce. With 4,000+ engineers across LATAM, the company has delivered solutions across 130+ industries.
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