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Quick engineering salary comparison based on the #DEVBG stats from 2023 and 2024 in the Bulgarian IT industry. Dev.bg publish yearly a summary of the Bulgarian IT engineering salaries based on the job openings offers on their platform. https://lnkd.in/dNU5MD8D (2023 stats) https://lnkd.in/dX_dxvP7 (2024 stats) Based on the population data (let's assume it's a proper representation of the real world) we can determine the following: 1. PHP should be dead but it isn't (unfortunately) as it's one of the two categories with growing salaries in all job positions and ranges. 2. The second is the full stack development with a minimum drop of 65 levas in the first MID range(2-5 years) 3. All ranges except the Senior level(5+ years of experience) have a drop in salary compared to 2023 but for some seem negligible compared to the notion in the industry that "it's going down and AI will take over the world" :) 4. We can see that seniority still counts and there is now a shift towards growth of salaries of more senior people compared to others as the market tries to regulate. 5. There is still a lot of green for a "dying" and "shrinking" industry. P.S To anyone interested I can share the excel if needed but it's quite straightforward to generate it. *Legend: Diff min Mid - difference in the minimum ranges for a category between 2023 and 2024 Diff max Mid - difference in the maximum ranges for a category between 2023 and 2024 Diff min Sen - difference in the minimum ranges for a category between 2023 and 2024 Diff max Sen - difference in the maximum ranges for a category between 2023 and 2024 Diff min Sen Median - difference in the minimum ranges based on the provided median from dev.bg for a category between 2023 and 2024 Diff max Sen Median - difference in the maximum ranges based on the provided median from dev.bg for a category between 2023 and 2024

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So much for the basement-dwelling programmer stereotype 😉. Conferences like the International PHP Conference are splendid opportunities to gain new perspectives - and face new challenges. 🛠️ Programming is essentially about solving problems, and events just like this conference allow us to share experiences and learn from best of the best in the industry. During sessions and workshops, I got to hear real stories about real problems - how they arise, how to solve them - and how to prevent them from reoccurring. 😉 I had the pleasure of attending talks on the latest trends in PHP, code optimization and best practices in system architecture. I learned how to avoid common mistakes and what techniques to use to make our applications even more efficient and secure. 🖥️🔐 Meeting other specialists - once again - proved that exchanging insights is the key to growth. I'm glad I could be part of this inspiring community! 🤝✨ Thank you to all the speakers and participants for the incredible knowledge and motivation! 🙏📚 Topics covered: - PHP Core & Optimization [Bohuslav Šimek, Carsten Windler] - Refactoring [Ralf Eggert] - Testing, Test Driven Development, and Logging [Florian Engelhardt] - Software Architecture & Design Driven Development [Katy Ereira, Dr. Sönke J. Magnussen] - Security 🔒 - DevOps & Deployment [Nic Wortel] - Clean Code [Ondřej Mirtes] - Git Advanced & Working with abandoned Open Source Projects [Juliette Reinders Folmer]

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🌟 The Importance of a Swift Interview Process for Off-the-Market Candidates🌟 In today’s job market, off-the-market candidates are like rare gems. At Adria Solutions, we understand why a fast-paced interview process is crucial for engaging with this talent. Here’s why: 1. Respect for Time: These candidates are often employed and juggling responsibilities. A quick process respects their time and shows our efficiency.    2. Maintaining Interest: Top professionals are in high demand. Delays can cause doubt and throw candidates off the scent, risking their interest in faster-moving competitors.    3. First Impressions: A swift, organised process reflects positively on a company's culture and professionalism. At Adria Solutions, we prioritise a fast-paced interview process to secure the best talent for our clients. Let’s connect and enhance/analyse your recruitment strategy today! #Recruitment #TalentAcquisition #HRStrategy #InterviewProcess #UKJobs --- Feel free to adjust any details to better fit your company’s voice and style!

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🌟 Navigating Tech Industry Stress and Burnout 🌟 As a software developer, I've struggled with the IT industry's fast speed. Pressure can lead to burnout, which many individuals experience. 📉😓 I discuss burnout symptoms and causes in my newest blog piece, drawing on personal and professional experience. Enjoy the whole blog article and discuss how we can make work healthier and more supportive for everyone. Let's prioritize our wellness and encourage workplace mental health talks. 💬🌱 https://lnkd.in/dzcJEaRJ #MentalHealth #Burnout #WorkLifeBalance #MentalHealthAwareness

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Have you already read our new article on #AllegroTechBlog? Here's a mind-blowing technical post from Michał Kosmulski, Principal Software Engineer at #AllegroTech, about how Allegro transformed the system's software architecture. Let's step back to 2013 and explore how the bold move with Project Rubicon reshaped our work and software landscape! Click here to read the full article on #AllegroTechBlog 👉 https://lnkd.in/dJKZ5scd #goodtobehere

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It was great to be there! Evolutionary architecture is one of the topics very close to my heart, so there is nothing better to see than satisfied people after the presentation :) If you missed it, do not worry - I will give an extended talk on .NET Day Switzerland in August 😉 In the meantime, if you are interested in this topic, I invite you to our Evolutionary Architecture By Example repository: https://lnkd.in/eSKUcbCF

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#PythonDeveloper (with #Azure) a challenging #fullyremote career opportunity with Podix Podix is a Bulgarian IT outsourcing company focused on offshore/nearshore software development services. For a promissing project with European digital company, we are hiring: *** Python Developer (with Azure) Requirements:   • Proficiency in Python frameworks such as #FastAPI to build #RESTful APIs. • Understanding of #REST principles, API versioning, authentication (#OAuth2, #JWT), and best practices for designing and documenting APIs (e.g., using #OpenAPI/ #Swagger). • Experience with handling #JSON, #XML, and other data interchange formats. Integration with databases and ORM libraries like #SQLAlchemy or #DjangoORM. • Experience with unit testing and #APItesting using tools like #PyTest, #unittest, and #Postman, ensuring the reliability and correctness of your API.2.  • Knowledge of deploying and managing Python applications on #AzureAppServices or #AzureFunctions for serverless #APIhosting. • Experience with #AzureAPIManagement for publishing, securing, and monitoring APIs, including setting up rate limits, logging, and analytics. • Proficiency in using Azure services like #AzureBlobStorage as the backend for the API. • Azure #IdentityAccessManagement: Implementation of secure authentication and authorization using #AzureAD, #OAuth2, or managed identities for secure API access.3. #CICD and #DevOps • Experience with setting up continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps to automate the build, test, and deployment processes for the API. • Proficiency in Docker for containerizing Python applications, and deploying them on #AzureKubernetes Service (AKS) or #AzureContainerInstances. • Ability to use #AzureResourceManager (ARM) templates or Bicep to automate the infrastructure setup for the #APIbackend. • #APISecurity Best Practices: Implementation of secure coding practices • Experience with #AzureKeyVault for managing API secrets, encryption keys, and certificates securely. • Understanding of setting up secure networking practices like #VirtualNetworkServiceEndpoints, #NetworkSecurityGroups (NSG), and #AzureFirewall for protecting the API.5. Scalability and Performance • Knowledge of #AzureLoadBalancer or Application Gateway for distributing traffic and ensuring high availability of the API. • Experience with implementing caching mechanisms using #AzureRedisCache to improve API performance. • #AzureMonitor, #ApplicationInsights, and #LogAnalytics for tracking API performance, logging errors, and monitoring resource utilization.6. #APIDocumentation and Developer Experience • #Swagger or #OpenAPI to create interactive documentation. • Azure API Management for external developers to consume the APIs.7. Soft Skills Specific to #APIDevelopment if you think you fit the requirements abouve, please send me DM. *** My name is Sevdelin Dimitrov. I am passionate about HR Development, Recruitment, Corporate Culture & Wellness.

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Speed up your IT support hiring process 🚀 ✅ Leverage pre-screening assessments to identify candidates with the necessary technical skills and problem-solving abilities. This saves valuable time during interviews. ✅ Implement these tests early to filter out unsuitable candidates and focus on those who are truly qualified. At Adria Solutions, we've seen how pre-screening assessments can streamline recruitment. One client reduced hiring time by 30% and improved the quality of hires. Enhance your recruitment process by integrating pre-screening assessments. It's a simple yet powerful tool to find the right talent quickly and efficiently. What strategies have you found effective in speeding up your hiring process? Share in the comments or get in touch at adriasolutions.co.uk. #Recruitment #ITSupport #HiringTips 💡

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The full agenda for DevOpsDays Ljubljana 2024 is officially here! 🌐 Review the schedule and start planning how you’ll spend your day. Last tickets available here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dirjFtRW #Povio #DevOpsDaysLjubljana #DevOpsDays #DevOps #TechConference #Development #Agenda #Lineup

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I don't know if this is only my observation or if someone else feels the same. One of the biggest problems with infrastructure is that it is too often isolated from the development teams. Companies often extract a separate team responsible for the infrastructure at some point. As this team grows, it is then split into multiple others. These teams handle topics like identity access management, orchestrators, API gateways, or build pipelines. This, in turn, leads developers to worry less and less about infrastructure. It is not uncommon for software architects to treat infrastructure-related topics as a second category. There are DevOps; we can put it on their shoulders. This is an anti-pattern. There are so many things that can go wrong: - Database, storage, and cache - API gateway and load balancers - IAM - Orchestrators, message brokers - Security of infrastructural components And many more. At some point, I decided to start collecting topics related to architecture that are most important from the software architect's perspective. The result? I will give a talk about it at the Devoxx conference in June :) Feel free to check the details here: https://lnkd.in/dmXia-Qp Who do I see there? :) #softwarearchitecture #devops #softwaredevelopment

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People that pretend to be someone they’re not Unfortunately I’m not talking about Halloween - although it’s been fun and all. 👻 I’m talking about the rising stream of fake job applicants that’s hit the Romanian IT job market. Although I’m sure it’s not a new phenomenon, I’ve noticed it really picked up in the last few months. Clean, very beautifully redacted CV.  Romanian name.  Extensive work experience, real companies as former employers.  Romanian phone number and email address.  Graduate at a well known and well ranked university in Romania. No red flags at first glance. Unless you know about this practice and start to see the cracks. And this is where I come in with this post that’s supposed to serve as a PSA for fellow recruiters. Hoping it will save you some time, energy and it will prevent you from getting your hopes up for someone that’s not even real. Or experience even worse consequences down the line if that person passes through initial screenings. There are many reasons speculated as to why people do this - getting their foot in the door although they don’t meet certain requirements, North Korean hackers are involved, they want to get access to sensitive data, they want to get the job to further outsource it, it’s part of a broader scam etc.  The true reason escapes me and it’s not even the point. The point is to be careful and be thorough. There are cracks in their persona and although small they add up eventually.   Communicate in writing but also on the phone (which is particularly important).  Check their social media presence or other digital platforms (like freelancing sites). Try to find a photo of them and reverse image search.  Do a background check as much as possible.  Be on the lookout for anything that seems out of place. Sometimes the trick is obvious.  But sometimes it’s not. It took me way too much at first to figure out I was being made a fool.  So I hope this helps you be more cautious and aware.

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HOW TO SOURCE DEVELOPERS ON DEVSCANR This is a tutorial on how to find technical talent. We will use the DevScanr sourcing platform and the Skills-first methodology to find a “Backend JavaScript Developer” in Romania. The tutorial is inspired by a video from Michal Juhas, who was searching for engineers for the same position, but on LinkedIn Recruiter. At the end, we compare both approaches and results. https://lnkd.in/ethWmFJa

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Nemanja Vasic, our software engineer, recommended the book 99 Bottles of OOP for every software engineer interested in object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and best practices. He believes it is filled with great examples and will help everyone wanting to learn about OOP. Have you read it already? Share your opinion about this book in the comments. #productdock #softwaredevelopment #pdcrew #bookrecommendation

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🌐 Will AI replace software testers? At our latest Budapest AI HUB meetup, we dove into this pressing question and explored the role of AI in software testing. 🤖💡 We had the pleasure of interviewing Maryna Didkovska from EPAM Systems, where we discussed the potential and limitations of AI in quality assurance and the future of testing as we know it. Catch an exclusive sneak peek from our insightful conversation below! 🎥 🎬 Watch the full interview for an in-depth discussion—link in the comments! #AI #SoftwareTesting #BudapestAIHUB #EPAM #TechCommunity

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💻 Boost Your Team with Romania’s Expert Python Developers Looking to strengthen your development team with top-tier Python developers? Romania offers unmatched talent for secure and scalable solutions. 🌟 Why Choose Romanian Developers? • Proficiency in Python, Django, Flask, RESTful APIs, and web development best practices. • Save up to 80% compared to hiring in Israel and USA. • Strong English skills and proven industry experience. 💰 Cost-Effective Solutions • Salary: €3,000–€5,000/month (gross). • Transparent and affordable recruitment fees. 📊 Access a Pool of Skilled Developers • 600+ pre-vetted Python developers available. • Expertise in scalable back-end systems, data processing, and cloud integration. ⏱️ Quick Hiring • Hire in 2–3 weeks, from consultation to onboarding. • Rigorous vetting ensures top developers who fit your team's needs. 👉 Let’s connect and bring Romania's top Python talent to your projects! #PythonDevelopers #RomaniaTalent #SimilarDev #TechHiring

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[Szukam Angular Consultant ]: Angular Dev konsultanta na 5-10 MD do analizy kodu dla klienta Jeśli ktoś ma kogoś kto robił audyty w tematyce poniżej, zapraszam do kontaktu: "Our need: What we need is an Angular expert who will review the source code of the Angular application and therefore improve our code-generators.   Expected Outcome: We believe that you can give us tips for potential improvements based on your best-practice experience for Angular with regard to - performance - maintainability - robustness "

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☝ If you want to get to know a true ML specialist 😎 - Adam Słucki, share some insights and meet our team join #AISummitPoland in October. All the details you can find below ⬇ #Tooploox #AI #MechineLearning

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The moment you realize DevConf.CZ 2024 is only 1 WEEK AWAY! 😱 If you haven't registered yet, act NOW before it's too late!☝️https://lnkd.in/eD-5ea3Z #DevConf_CZ #DefineFuture #OpenSource

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