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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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#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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Do you hire developers based on technical skills alone? It could be costing you.  Many companies make this mistake, believing that if a developer can code well, they’ll automatically thrive in the team. But this is not always the case. I have a client in Krakow who specifically hires Java Engineers who can have a “normal conversation" about software, clean code practices, and general life. But most importantly someone he can get along with. If they can do that, he’s usually ready to hire them. However, if they don’t fit culturally, it doesn’t matter if they’ve coded at Google, have an Oxbridge education, or have a long list of technical achievements. They won’t get the job. This is also not unique. According to Leaders.com, approximately 80% of employers take personality into account when making hiring decisions. Also research from Harvard Business Review found that 40-60% of hiring managers admit to hiring candidates who resemble them in terms of background, values, or attitudes. None of this mentions their skills. The ability to mesh with the team and collaborate is non-negotiable. Some people picture developers as introverted hackers, coding away in dark rooms, surrounded by empty energy drink cans. The stereotype that developers don’t need social skills in my opinion, comes from how they’re portrayed in Hollywood (Die Hard 4 was what came to mind when writing this). In reality, developers are part of cross-functional teams. They interact with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders daily. They need to explain complex ideas, collaborate on solutions, and contribute to the team’s overall culture. A developer who can’t work well with others or communicate effectively can disrupt workflows, no matter how technically gifted they are. It’s like having the most advanced software that no one knows how to use. What’s the point? The best hires are those who fit into your culture and can contribute to the team dynamic - not just those who can write the cleanest code. So if you’re only hiring based on technical skills, you might be missing out on your most valuable assets: collaboration, communication, and cultural fit. Skills get you in the door, but culture fit keeps you there. Do you take culture fit into account when hiring engineers?  #SoftwareEngineering #PolandTech #TechRecruitment #PolandJobs #CultureFit #DeveloperLife #WorkplaceCulture #TechRecruitment

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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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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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Yesterday I had the pleasure of flying the TestCoders -banner to Romania and run our full-day (hands-on) tutorial on using Cypress.io (from zero to hero) at the Romanian Testing Conference. I'm not selling nor promoting Cypress, but rather giving participants insights and (actual) experience to enable them making informed decisions on 'if', 'where', 'when' and 'how' to use it (succesfully). Why I do this? Because the test automation community (still) seems to suffer from a condition I call 'tool fetish'. We (as a community) just love comparing testing tool with one another without any real context. I believe attempting to compare testing tools without context is as shallow as saying: "Harley Davidson motorcycles are better than the Volkswagen transporter..." 🤔 Context always matters! And context requires knowledge and skill. So let's keep on gaining that knowledge and skill and keep our minds open like the great folks at the Romanian Testing Conference and never stop collecting context! Many thanks to💡Andrei Contan and the RTC team for managing to organise such a great event in a stunning location and making such a big (anual) contribution to the #TestAutomationCommunity! #testautomation #cypress #e2etesting #testcoders #apitesting #componenttesting #testengineering

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🚀 Czechia’s Automation Boom: Here’s What’s Happening 👀 The automation sector in Czechia is thriving, driven by cutting-edge technology and adoption across industries. Let’s break it down: Market Snapshot: • Industrial Automation 💼: The global market hit $205.86 billion in 2022 and could reach $395.09 billion by 2029. Europe holds a large slice of this growth! • Building Automation Systems (BAS) 🏢: Europe’s BAS market is on track to grow from $3.82 billion in 2024 to $4.59 billion by 2029. • Robotics in Czechia 🤖: Expected to surge from $227.7 million in 2024 to $315.3 million by 2029 with a growth rate of 6.73%! Industry Adoption Trends: • Business Services 📈: 80% of IT and business services firms plan to boost automation, with robots performing work equivalent to 20,000 full-time roles! • Retail Revolution 🛒: Coop a Czech retailer, plans 50 fully self-service stores by 2024—a clear shift towards retail automation. Key Players Making Waves: • AŽD Praha: Specializing in railway and road communication equipment. • onsemi 🌍: Investing $2 billion to expand its semiconductor production in Roznov pod Radhostem, supporting EVs, renewable energy, and AI. Government Backing: The Czech government is all in with the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2030. Their goal? Make Czechia a tech leader by backing AI startups, helping SMEs adopt AI, and promoting tech exports. ✨ In a nutshell: Czechia is fast becoming a major automation player in Europe, fueled by private and public sector commitment. 💬 Which industry trend or market stat do you find most impressive? Let’s talk!

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Candidates asking salaries and negotiation strategy tips. Whether you are negotiating with a new employee or freelancer, or one of your existing developers are looking for a raise or are due for a review, it is essential to be prepared. This will help you make an informed offer; ensuring you are being competitive in order to attract or retain talented developers by paying a fair market rate, whilst not being taken advantage of. Negotiation strategy might differ depending on number of factors: - When was the last salary raise? Has anything special happened since then? - Current geopolitical situation in the employee’s country - What is your local employment market like for this role? Do you have lots of suitable candidates available? - How long have they already worked in your company? - How long have they stayed in previous roles? - How much experience do they have? - How critical is this person to your project/company? - Do you need the skills they have and are using within your project / company, or are you over employing? - How easy will it be to replace them with a new hire? - What kind of employee are they? - Do they deliver? - Are they a good resource? - Are they reliable? - Do they have a proven track record yet? Before you begin any salary negotiations, familiarize yourself with the current market’s situation so that you can assess how much other companies pay developers of a similar level in your local area. If you want to have a rough overview of these ranges you can start by checking levels. Websites such as fyi (which can be seen in the link below) gather data points from engineers all over the world to present aggregated information regarding salaries in the software engineering field. https://buff.ly/4cTbpdp Then the next step is to research positions offered by your competition either on one of job boards or directly on their website. That will give you a good grasp of where the market is heading and what expectations are reasonable. If you are already a bigger and established company (>35-50 people) you might already have some specified levels of seniority in your company so salary ranges are predetermined. In this case the objective of the interview process is to determine the candidate's level, which will enable you to know what room you have for negotiation. It is important to also take into consideration the location of the given person. For example, a salary might differ for a Software Engineer with the same skill set in Poland and in Ukraine. #EasternEuropeDevelopers #TechInCEE #DigitalTransformation #DevelopersContracting

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We have something special for you! As you probably already know, on May 8th, the WarsawJS Meetup #114 will take place, but this time we have something completely different for you — the second part of the agenda consisting solely of Lightning Talks! 💥 Yesterday, we had the opportunity to admire full-length lectures, and today we have prepared a real bomb for you in the form of quick and concise presentations, which will be the real highlight of the whole event! 🍒 Check out our amazing agenda: ⚡️ Łukasz Chludziński [Callstack] — Performance cheat codes - lightning edition ⚡️ 📝 Description: This session aims to equip developers with a systematic approach to troubleshooting and refining their React projects, ensuring a smoother, faster user experience. We'll cover 5 important stages for any performance optimization project. ⚡️ Glafira Zhur — Error 404: Field label not found ⚡️ 📝 Description: Imagine trying to fill in a form while blindfolded. Sounds challenging, right? Now imagine the form also spoke a language you didn't understand. Welcome to the world that many blind users face every day! ⚡️ Przemek Jóźwiakowski aka Przemocny [CampusAI Poland] — AI Gym - the only vocational school for programmers that we need ⚡️ 📝 Description: In the IT market, there is a growing educational gap every year. The gap between the expectations of newcomers to this industry after courses, programming schools, and the market's expectations for junior positions. It all comes down to practical skills and experience derived from problem-solving - the main skill of all programmers. These promising Lightning Talks will be an amazing addition to the whole event! 💫 Tickets are already available! Don't wait and grab them here 👇 🔖 Tickets: https://lnkd.in/dhXVXwpf Join us to collectively gain knowledge and inspiration! Welcome to WarsawJS Meetup #114! 🚀 #WarsawJS #Meetup #LightningTalk #TechEvent

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If you are curious on "Evolutionary Architecture" don't miss our .NET User Group Zürich May Meetup where we will cover the topic providing some lessons that diverge from "pure tech" talks. On this one, Maciej Jedrzejewski will explain How incremental developments in core engineering have enabled the foundations for enable software which can evolve over time along the architecture, protecting important architectural characteristics as it evolves. All while keeping it as simple as possible, maintainable and manageable in amount of complexity. Sounds interesting? ;) It is!! And even more if you have 5+ years of experience, chances are that you have lived a project that died because of complexity and lack of proper architectural vision (partial or... complete) - I've been there! So, how does it sound and all of this - for free!! Thanks Digitec Galaxus AG and Maciej Jedrzejewski!!! I am not going to miss it - and so should you... RSVP while you can, places are limited: https://lnkd.in/dmnnEGUZ Ah, we will have Food & Drink #architecture #software #evolutionaryarchitecture #KISS #DRY #easy #maintainable #resilience

💡A must-read for all CTOs, tech team leads, and curious developers: the results of Stack Overflow’s 2024 developer survey are out! 📊 A few highlights to get you started + some local context info: this year, 710 developers from the Czech Republic participated 🧑‍💻 For comparison: 📈 2023 saw 1,072 respondents 📉 2022 had 692 📈 2021 had 792 Check out the full results here: https://lnkd.in/dYVm5h_G #StackOverflowSurvey #developerInsights #techtrends #reevaITrecruiting

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Geeknauts switches to Apropo for their project estimates! 👏 👏 👏 ➡ Geeknauts, a custom software development company based in Krakow, Poland, can be definitely counted among t͟o͟p͟ 5͟ ͟#S͟a͟a͟S͟ ͟s͟p͟e͟c͟i͟a͟l͟i͟z͟e͟d͟ ͟d͟e͟v͟e͟l͟o͟p͟m͟e͟n͟t͟ ͟c͟o͟m͟p͟a͟n͟i͟e͟s͟ ͟i͟n͟ ͟P͟o͟l͟a͟n͟d͟. They know very well all the different aspects of #SaaS business - both technical and business. ➡ What I however like the most about them, is their strive for perfection. They are not satisfied with solutions that are “𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥-𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩”. 🔶 That’s one of the few things that I always find common for all the A-Performers - they N͟E͟V͟E͟R͟ tolerate mediocrity. And that’s the main reason why Geeknauts switched from Google Spreadsheets to Apropo - they didn’t agree for mediocrity in their estimates and proposals. 📣 Here’s what Borys Z., Frontend Developer & Sales Representative at Geeknatus, says about the impact from implementing Apropo: “Apropo 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 thanks to creating estimates that look 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 than Google Spreadsheets. The way how estimates done in Apropo look also massively helped with communication with our clients and 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁. Our 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 which further helped us increase the profitability of our projects” 🤝 Thank you Borys and Geeknauts Crew - it’s a pleasure to have such A-Players like yourselves as our users. We wish you tons of time saved, accuracy increase and deals won with Apropo!

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