Artificial intelligence specialist: the talent your company needs
In today's technological race, artificial intelligence (AI) has established itself as the engine driving companies towards success. In fact, integrating it into organizational processes is now essential to lead the unstoppable digital transformation. However, when it comes time to put it into practice, many companies discover that the real and sustained adoption of these technologies does not solely depend on having advanced tools, but also on incorporating key profiles capable of leveraging them with strategic vision.
We are talking about specialists in artificial intelligence (AI): professionals who combine deep technical knowledge with a solid understanding of business and interpersonal skills that allow them to adapt to a constantly evolving environment. A set of skills that makes them essential not only for the operational development of organizations but also for generating real value in increasingly competitive markets.
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Why is the Artificial Intelligence specialist a highly sought-after talent?
In recent years, AI has ceased to be a mere technological trend to establish itself as a true transformative agent. Thanks to it, companies are automating processes, increasing their productivity, reducing costs, and making data-driven decisions. This momentum is giving rise to new business models that demand a high level of technical specialization and mastery of entirely new competencies.
In this regard, a study by Access Partnership and Amazon Web Services reveals that 7 out of 10 companies are already looking for AI expert profiles. Their aim is to prepare for the challenges of the immediate future and avoid a new digital divide that threatens to impact their activities. In fact, in just four years (2024-2028), it is expected that the use of AI tools will double among non-technical profiles, further underscoring the urgency of incorporating highly qualified talent.
In light of this situation, the incorporation of artificial intelligence specialists allows companies to make a qualitative leap in their digital strategy. These professionals not only bring advanced technical knowledge but also enable the conversion of the promises of this technology into tangible results. This translates into the acquisition of key capabilities, such as:
Designing and implementing proprietary AI models, tailored to the needs of their business and the particularities of the market in which they operate.
Integrating these models into operational processes, so that technology acts as a true lever for productive development and financial growth.
Identifying end-to-end automation opportunities with a direct impact on efficiency: cost reduction, shorter times, and quality improvement.
Evaluating technologies and tools rigorously, selecting only those that generate real and sustainable value.
Ensuring regulatory compliance and the safe use of AI, reinforcing cybersecurity and protecting the organization against increasingly sophisticated threats.
The problem of talent scarcity
Globally, the AI market is expanding rapidly, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 26.60% for the period 2026-2034. This is an extremely high pace that many companies are struggling to keep up with, both in terms of the need to renew their infrastructures and in attracting qualified talent.
As a result, the demand for AI specialists far exceeds the existing supply of qualified professionals. According to projections, by 2027 half of the jobs related to technology could remain vacant globally, a problem that is also reflected in Spain due to changing priorities in organizations when it comes to reinforcing their teams.
This is confirmed by the report ‘The IT Talent Market in 2025: Data, Skills, and the Real Impact of AI’ prepared by TalentHackers. After analyzing nearly 190,000 job offers published in Spain in 2025 and data from over 651,000 professionals in the tech field, it points out that the national IT ecosystem is heading towards a “more demanding and selective”. Mainly because there is now a priority on attracting highly specialized profiles that can execute projects using this technology, scale solutions, and generate tangible impact on businesses.
Why is it so difficult to find AI specialists?
In the specific case of Spain, although according to Randstad there is a solid base of qualified professionals in this technology (10.2%), market pressure continues to grow. Thus, the country has one of the highest vacancy rates for AI roles globally, at 5.5%, which is far from the situation in much more mature markets, such as the United Kingdom (2.2%) or the United States (1.5%).
This is due to the combination of several factors:
The global growth of related job offers, with a 39.6% increase in 2025.
The extremely high turnover, as 19% of AI specialists changed jobs in the last year. This means it is the professional category with the highest mobility rate, with a percentage rising to 20.78% in the Spanish case.
The demand for IT talent that not only offers technical skills but also the ability to redesign business processes and bring AI to real operability.
The skills gap that exists due to the difference between what companies need and the actual capabilities of the workforce.
Prohibitive costs, as the salary of highly qualified professionals can have a significant impact on companies' salary structures.
Rapid obsolescence, as maintaining a trained internal team requires constant investment in training.
The solution: IT outsourcing based on the ‘Follow the Sun’ model
In this context, IT outsourcing presents itself as the ideal solution for organizations that do not consider it feasible to internally incorporate AI specialists or build their own teams with this level of specialization. Whether due to cost limitations, lack of available talent, or the need to scale quickly, companies can integrate external professionals or teams into their operational structure that provide the expertise necessary to drive their artificial intelligence initiatives.
By doing so, they gain these advantages:
They have immediate access to highly qualified profiles that are difficult to find in the job market.
They have flexibility to expand or reduce capabilities according to their needs, as this solution is easily scalable.
They reduce costs and operational risks compared to the direct hiring of AI specialists.
They enjoy greater speed of implementation and capacity for continuous improvement.
They can opt for AI experts in each area as needed without having to train or incorporate different profiles. AI is very broad, and companies cannot cover every need internally.
The ‘Follow the Sun’ revolution: 24/7 development capability
All these benefits are accentuated and even expanded if, in addition to opting for IT outsourcing, companies specifically choose an offshore working model that allows them to implement the ‘Follow the Sun’ methodology. In Spain, the best example is outsourcing to access digital talent from LATAM, as it allows the creation of distributed work teams across different time zones. This translates into a continuous, scalable, and optimized operational capacity.
Specifically, thanks to this approach:
They achieve 24/7 productivity, as their external specialists can work while other teams rest. This includes tasks such as training and optimizing models, constant monitoring, resolving incidents, and faster delivery or development times.
They achieve seamless global integration, as AI specialists can easily coordinate with different teams and align their efforts. With the added advantage of the cultural and linguistic affinity that exists between Spain and LATAM.
They acquire a real capacity to scale, as IT outsourcing with a ‘Follow the Sun’ approach allows for reinforcing work teams according to the phase of the project, adjusting capabilities without altering the internal structure of the organization, and having specialized talent when needed.
lateam provides you with the AI specialists your company needs
In an environment where specialized AI talent is scarce and demand is growing exponentially, having the right professionals makes the difference between leading digital transformation or falling behind. Strategic outsourcing —especially under agile models like ‘Follow the Sun’— allows companies to access highly qualified experts, accelerate their projects, and increase their competitiveness without assuming the high costs and risks of direct hiring.
If your organization wants to advance confidently in its artificial intelligence initiatives, at lateam we provide you with real, pre-validated talent available immediately. Therefore, you will have specific professionals —not generic profiles— who will offer you flexibility and continuous support thanks to our people-centered model.
Do you want to incorporate AI specialists capable of generating impact from day one? Contact us and we will help you find the expert your project needs.
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