Adriana Tynor, HR Director and Career Mentor, specializes in developing recruitment strategies and talent development in the IT industry. She combines psychological expertise with HR experience to effectively support organizations in attracting and retaining top tech professionals. Although salaries in the IT industry still rank among the highest on the market, specialist satisfaction is decreasing. In a conversation with Adriana Tynor, we consider which positions are now worth their weight in gold, which skills, beyond technical ones, matter most, and why flexibility and development are becoming more important for candidates. We also examine what distinguishes Polish IT specialists.
I often overhear conversations about the IT job market and have the impression that everything changes from month to month. So let's start with positions – which are currently the most sought after?
You're right! Today's IT industry is not like it was a few years ago. Currently, at the top of the list of the most sought-after specialists are: DevOps engineers, cloud architects, cybersecurity specialists, system and business analysts, data engineers, and artificial intelligence specialists.
Recruitment trends are also changing – increasingly, the focus is on building relationships and an individual approach to candidates. Recruiters have to „work hard” a bit and reach potential future employees with a factual and personalized offer.
Despite high salaries, satisfaction with pay in the IT industry is falling. Where does this trend come from?
Research confirms that last year IT industry employees received raises less frequently. This mainly concerns seniors and experts. The group that most often received higher pay were mid-level employees.
At the same time, a change in the remuneration strategy is visible. Instead of regular, automatic raises, employers more often resort to bonuses – discretionary or related to specific goals. According to the report „IT job market in Poland in 2025”, more than half of respondents (52%) declared that they received bonuses.
And what about foreign languages? English is already a given. What else can increase a candidate's chances?
English in the IT industry is not an asset but a starting point – it's hard to do without knowing it. Many specialists use it at the B2/C1 level. The importance of German is also growing, especially in the context of cooperation with clients from the DACH region. Spanish is an advantage in global support teams. I also see a growing number of job ads where „a second foreign language is welcome” – all to better understand the client's work culture.
What about soft skills? Are they still just „nice additions to hard skills”?
Oh, nowadays they are the foundation in the IT industry. It is the ability to work in a group, manage one's own work, and maintain good relationships with clients and colleagues that determines whether someone will fit into a team. The most valued are: the ability to work in a changing environment, assertiveness combined with empathy, and mature communication. Candidates who can listen and provide constructive feedback, as well as respond to it, are worth their weight in gold. Especially when time pressure and emotions arise in the team.
Of course, this does not mean that technical skills should not be focused on. Changing regulations, e.g., NIS2 or DORA, mean that companies must be open to new approaches to data protection. Companies are looking for specialists who not only „code” but also understand the business context and can translate data into real benefits. Added to this is knowledge of data analysis tools and cloud work skills.
Recently, I was surprised that candidates ask not only about the rate but also about the currency of payment. What is changing?
The report „IT job market in Poland in 2025” shows growing interest in the Polish zloty as the currency of salary payment. Previously, the euro was very popular. Currently, 93% of respondents prefer our native currency. This may be related to growing trust in the Polish zloty and its stability. In addition, it streamlines the settlement process.
And what do candidates care about the most? What decides whether they accept an offer?
Flexibility. This concerns both the model and working hours flexibility. Today it is the foundation in the IT industry. 88% of respondents mention remote work as the most important benefit, 56% prefer flexible working hours, and 29% appreciate the 4-day workweek mode. In the IT industry, candidates also focus on development. Providing various types of training by employers is becoming an increasing standard.
I often hear that Polish IT specialists are among the best in the IT industry. Myth or fact?
Definitely a fact! Especially when it comes to programming specialists. Additionally, our advantage is very good knowledge of foreign languages. We can also find our way in different work cultures and quickly adapt to client requirements. We are characterized by a „pragmatic approach to problem-solving”. Another important issue is continuous development in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity.
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