Each day there are tens of thousands of jobs available for Java developers, and not nearly enough qualified people to go around to fill them all. Why this surplus of openings? For several years now, Java has been the go-to choice for most companies when developing their internal systems, and it's also very widely used in the development of commercial products. The need for Java developers is not projected to slow down anytime in the near future.

With such a great need for these good-paying jobs, why are Java developers so hard to find? Honestly, the IT world is still trying to figure this one out. There are a few solid theories, however. One is that traditional computer science programs tend to emphasize the C languages over Java, and developers also tend to not see it as a sexy career choice. Java also has more complex syntax than similar languages such as Ruby On Rails or Python, meaning that new coders may shy away from it initially and then never come back to it after they are employed elsewhere. The language also has a longstanding reputation for being slow, and though that has really changed in the past few years, it's tough to change people's attitudes toward it when they never really have any exposure to the code.

It's unfortunate that Java tends to be overlooked by both new and established developers, because if you're looking for job security and no end of available work there really is no better choice in the market right now.