[VOD] The Reality of the 2026 Developer Job Market: How to Find Opportunities in 'Legacy'

"In the era of AI, what should developers do?" To answer this question, former Toss Payments Technical Director Jaemin Kim and Inflab CTO Hyangro share their insights. Beyond flashy technologies, discover the most practical answers on 'how to grow steadily within your given environment'!

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Yoon

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It was great to hear about how to choose a technology stack and how to approach legacy systems. I also appreciated the useful tips for learning AI and coding tests. It feels good to shed some of the worries I've been hesitating over. It would be a good idea to listen to this on a day when you have some free time ^^

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베이컨

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I happened to come across Inflearn after watching a bootcamp video on YouTube. I'm so grateful to be able to watch such a high-quality lecture for free. It was a very valuable time as I feel like I finally have a better sense of how to set my direction and approach my job search.

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Jang Jaehoon

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Thank you for the great lecture!

What you will gain after the course

  • We will help you ease the vague anxiety caused by the flood of AI technology trends and learn how to develop problem-solving skills within the legacy environments that everyone avoids.

  • Through the experiences of seniors who have already gone through their junior years, you can establish your own growth strategy that remains steadfast in any given environment.


A message for those of you hesitating in front of the wall called 'Legacy'
📺


In an era where AI opens up countless possibilities,
it seems our career concerns as developers
are only growing deeper.


'Legacy code', 'old tech stacks'…
Are you passing by attractive job postings
just because of these words?


Perhaps we are missing out on the best opportunities for growth
due to a vague fear of legacy.


Listen now to a conversation between two senior developers about why the 'legacy environment' that everyone wants to avoid is actually an opportunity in the AI era!



[Participating Speakers 🎤]


Jaemin, former Director of Engineering at Toss Payments

I am a developer with 17 years of experience who runs the YouTube channel Gemini's Development Practice.

Key Experience

  • Former) Director of Engineering at Toss Payments

  • Former) Server Developer at Woowa Brothers

  • Former) Lezhin Entertainment Server Developer

  • Possesses diverse experience across 7 other companies, including startups



Inlab CTO, Hyangro

I am the CTO of Inflab, and I run the YouTube channel Gaebalbadak with Hodolman.

Key Experience

  • Current) Inflab CTO

  • Former) Woowa Brothers Lead Engineer

  • Operating the development YouTube channel "Gaebalbadak"

  • Operating the 11.72 million-visit technical blog "Record rather than Remember"



[Session Composition 🗓️]

Talk Session

An in-depth conversation and sharp insights from two senior developers, Jaemin and Hyangro, regarding developer careers will unfold.

Q&A Session

This is a time to directly hear the experiences and thoughts of two seniors regarding all the questions you've had as a developer, such as career, legacy, and AI utilization.


[Topics to discuss 💬]

Let's talk about three main topics.


The First Story

How is the developer job market these days?

How do you view the developer recruitment market these days? Has everything really changed because of AI? Or, while the number of job postings remains similar to before, are you hesitating to apply because of conditions like 'legacy', 'tech stack', or 'domain'? Perhaps because career growth seems uncertain.

Perhaps we are missing out on unexpected opportunities for growth because of that very hesitation.


The Second Story

Requirements for Developers to Survive in the AI Era

In an era where AI can churn out technical knowledge in an instant, the pressure to "dive deeper into the JVM" or "master a specific stack" remains as strong as ever. Yet, going all-in on AI tools brings the anxiety that one's fundamental skills might erode. These days, it feels increasingly uncertain which direction is right or where to focus one's energy.

The two seniors say that in times like these, it is crucial to maintain a balanced perspective. What do these two seniors believe are the essential qualities of a developer who remains unshaken even as technology changes?


The Third Story

We asked the two seniors directly. (Q&A Session)

I feel lost about what to include in my resume, and I'm not sure if I'm actually building my skills properly by just coding through "vibes." I feel anxious about whether it's okay to keep working in an environment full of legacy code, and I'm still confused about whether to prioritize coding tests or practical tech stacks. These kinds of questions don't show up in search results, and they aren't easily covered in lectures.

In the Q&A session, a wide variety of questions poured in; listen to the sincere answers reflecting the experiences of the two seniors.

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Who is this course right for?

  • Developers considering employment or a career change this year in 2026

  • A new developer who felt overwhelmed by a massive legacy system after joining the company

  • Developers with 3 to 5 years of experience who feel a 'growth plateau' due to repetitive maintenance tasks.

  • A developer curious about realistic AI collaboration methods in a legacy environment

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    It was great to hear about how to choose a technology stack and how to approach legacy systems. I also appreciated the useful tips for learning AI and coding tests. It feels good to shed some of the worries I've been hesitating over. It would be a good idea to listen to this on a day when you have some free time ^^

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        I happened to come across Inflearn after watching a bootcamp video on YouTube. I'm so grateful to be able to watch such a high-quality lecture for free. It was a very valuable time as I feel like I finally have a better sense of how to set my direction and approach my job search.

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