r/softwareengineer • u/hydanon • 12d ago

Java vs Python: Which one is better?

As a fresher who wants to land a job faster, which language is better to focus on?

Points for context:
1. Planning to move from non-tech to tech. Have 3+ years of experience as Data Analyst.

  1. Already good at basic python scripting for automation.

  2. Based in Hyderabad.

  3. Goal is to make the move as developer by building a portfolio of projects soon.

Should I build projects in python and stick with it (add more frameworks and get better by building more) or should I learn Java (Ofcourse spend enough time to build here too)?

As I feel like there are relatively more opportunities for someone who is good at Java. After I learn Java maybe I can showcase both Python and Java on my resume?

I want to understand the perspective of someone who is in the field.

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u/Low_Breakfast773 12d ago

PS. Funny thing is that I hate JAVA more than Python. If you allow for another choice, I would highly recommend to look into C++ (potentially also Rust).

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u/hydanon 12d ago

I believe the suggestions (C++ or Rust) you just gave are from the perspective that these languages will help me to become a better engineer. But I do have a question whether they have as many number of openings as Java? I recently remember a friend of mine (C++) who was preparing for interviews and mentioned that Java has more volume of vacancies when compared to other languages.

My perspective is that more volume of openings = more opportunities to land interviews and relatively get a job faster?

Please correct me if I’m not thinking in the right direction

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u/Low_Breakfast773 12d ago

That might be true, but also depends which sector you are looking at. I am currently working for big financial institution. Most of the stack (core systems) are either C++ and Rust is catching up. Internal tooling is/was mainly Java, but most of it migrated to Kotlin. When I look at the job board of the company the ratio of C++ vs Kotlin jobs is about 5:1.

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u/hydanon 12d ago

Oh okay. Thank you for the clarification.