It feels like every few months someone declares the “tech hiring bubble” is about to burst. But the truth isn’t about companies going under — it’s about how the job market itself  has changed, especially for developers. Modern hiring isn’t just a search for skill anymore. It’s become a filter-fest , where algorithms, automated scoring systems, and keyword-optimized résumés dominate the landscape. The more buzzwords you cram in, the higher your chances of passing the gatekeepe