At Simply Talented, we’re running only a handful of carefully chosen IT recruitment projects in Poland right now – and we’ve seen firsthand how fiercely developers compete for each opening. If you’ve been searching for months, here’s what our experience tells us will help you rise above the crowd and land one of these coveted roles.

1. Few Openings, High Competition

Although Poland’s IT sector continues to grow, the specific roles we recruit for are limited and highly focused. For example, in Kraków, over 335 IT companies employ 43,600 specialists (Kraków IT Market Map 2025). When only a few searches are active, you need more than solid coding skills – you must showcase standout contributions like open‑source projects, technical blog posts, or conference talks.

2. Align Your Salary Expectations

With only select roles available, hiring managers can choose among many qualified candidates. We’ve observed that average daily rates have leveled off, and large increases are now rare. Consult current salary surveys (No Fluff Jobs, Bulldogjob) and ensure your expectations reflect both your experience and market reality.

3. Leverage AI & Automation

On our projects, candidates who demonstrate real expertise with AI tools (Copilot, ChatGPT) and integrate them into CI/CD workflows immediately catch our attention. This advanced skill set multiplies productivity – a crucial advantage when openings are scarce.

4. Stay Agile Amid Market Fluctuations

Poland’s ICT market is on track to reach USD 31.6 billion in 2025 (CAGR 10.1% through 2030). Yet greater efficiency often means shorter engagements and faster turnover. We recommend being prepared to move between startups and larger enterprises as demand shifts.

5. Showcase Your Soft Skills

When only a few roles are open, technical chops alone aren’t enough. We look for developers who pair strong coding ability with clear communication, product thinking, and Agile teamwork. Showing you can engage stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions can make the difference.

6. Demonstrate Proactive Learning

With limited projects, hiring teams prize self‑starters. Highlight your certifications, side projects, hackathon wins, or AI-driven workflows you’ve built independently. This proactive mindset signals you’ll continue to grow on the job.

7. Prepare for Global Remote Competition

Even local projects can shift remote, putting you in competition with talent worldwide. Emphasize niche expertise – DevOps, cloud architecture, data engineering – to maintain an edge over international candidates.

How to Land One of Our Select Roles

• Customize your CV for the specific project – show immediate relevance.
  
  
• Highlight AI/automation wins and concrete soft‑skill examples.
  
  
• Engage early with our team – ask targeted questions and express genuine interest.
  
  
• Be flexible on start dates and contract terms to fit project needs.
  
  

We have only a few IT recruitment projects open today – make every detail of your application count. 

📩 Contact Simply Talented to learn more about our current searches and position yourself for success in 2025!