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Budding developers and people interested in a career in technology and IT in Poland have a great deal of options open to them to deepen their understanding of the industry and business needs . From leading universities and institutions across the country , to the hubs being established by Big Tech , there are many avenues available to learn . Work experience and entering the industry are both also made easier because of the sheer number of businesses , including Big Tech and startups , that need talent and are willing to nurture people on their career journey .

Not only is this a benefit for people living in Poland and IT and tech businesses that need talent , but it means that organisations outside of Poland can partner with Polish companies knowing that they have the best people to do the job to deliver a high quality of work .

A leading tech hub – a leading outsourcer ?

With its increasing number of homegrown IT and technology businesses and an impressive pool of talented tech employees , Poland has the potential to harness its position as a global technology hub to become a leading outsourcer to Europe and beyond .

Outsourcing IT services is becoming a popular option for businesses across the world , as they look to scale up operations , boost growth and embrace Digital Transformation all while remaining in budget and mitigating economic challenges . Many businesses need to rapidly close the skills gap within their organisation to deliver for their clients , and outsourcing has the potential to enable these businesses to plug in a team of outsourced experts and get the job done .

According to research from HackerRank , Poland has the third best developers globally , behind China and Russia . Outsourcing from Poland has also found to be 30 % cheaper than in the US and 20 – 25 % cheaper than in Western Europe – creating savings opportunities for world class work . Crucially though , businesses need to know that their outsourcers have shared values and business practices , that their people can communicate effectively and work seamlessly as one team . Not only do outsourced tech and IT workers need to have the skills and experience to bring to businesses , but they also need soft skills too .

That ’ s why Poland ’ s IT and technology industry functions so well as an outsourcer . Polish teams speak excellent English , have a similar ethos and business culture to companies in Europe and the UK and a deep understanding of the industry that ensures they work efficiently , effectively and successfully .

Investment , education and location are all contributing to Poland ’ s success and prominence as an emerging tech hub , but it ’ s the people and their skills , motivation and passion for the industry that will really ensure Poland is primed to become the engine room of Europe for years to come . p

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