Founded in 1991 Python has been increasing in popularity ever since. There are not many programming languages that have been around for over 30 years and are still growing in popularity. This is partially due to the rise in importance of all things ‘data’ as well as all things artificial intelligence. Today we take a deep dive into how popular the Python programming language is in Poland today.
Python is open source. It uses English keywords rather than punctuation which means you can identify what the code is designed to do simply by looking at it. Python is used for almost anything. Software development, machine learning, artificial intelligence are all things that you can use the programming language for.
Which programming language has been around for more than 30 years and keeps growing in popularity?
A few hints: it was named after a BBC show, it's open source, and it powers some of the world's most popular applications. https://t.co/G5TsFY8rku
Some of the reasons that Python is so popular include:
- It’s more productive than more complex programming languages like C++
- It has an expansive and supportive community of users. On GitHub there is a Python community that offers everything from information on the latest version of the language to bug reports and update notes.
- Python is now the go-to language in academia. Students as young as 12 are exposed to the programming language in many parts of the world.
- There is high corporate demand for people who know Python.
Python is everywhere. It is even in space.
Is there a lot of demand for Python developers in Poland?
Today there are over 3,000 jobs listed on Glassdoor in Poland that need some level of expertise in Python. Companies who are looking for these skilled professionals include banks, software houses, ecommerce platforms and more. They are needed for roles that are focused on ESG, AI, Data, software development, cybersecurity, and a whole host of other sectors.
Pracuj.pl, Poland’s leading job portal lists a total of 877 jobs (at time of publishing) that need some level of Python expertise. At the same time, according to LinkedIn, there are over 100,000 people in Poland who have Python mentioned on their profiles. To put this into context there are only 40,000 people in Poland who list cloud on their profiles. When it comes to PHP there are 48,000 people. Hopefully you can see that there is clearly a trend growing.
Where do Python experts meet?
There is no shortage of events across Poland that address the needs of those looking at Python. Meetup.com is full of these events. From ‘A Day in the Life as a Data Analyst’ to ‘Implementing AI Algorithms using Python’ the events are easy to find and there are lots of them. Facebook is another place where you can find Python enthusiasts. There is a group called ‘Python & Django Warsaw Networking Group’ which seems like an ideal place to start networking with other Python professionals. There is even a group on LinkedIn called Python Poland.
Outside of social media and meetup.com there are also a few conferences dedicated to Python in Poland. Here are some of the events that you may want to keep abreast of:
- PyData takes place in several locations across Poland and there are smaller meetups under the 'Py’ abbreviation in cities like Bydgoszcz or TriCity for those looking to increase their knowledge of Python
- PyConPL ’24 takes place at the end of August in Gliwice in Southern Poland. Interestingly, the event also includes a section for ‘pyladies’ or women who code in Python.
Who are the Python Rockstars of Poland?
Some of the speakers at Pytech Summit 2024 include Python Rockstars. These gentlemen include Andrzej Szczepaniak who until recently was a Junior DevOps Engineer in Lodz. Another Rockstar is Ruslan Korniichuk who was an AI architect at Schneider Electric in Warsaw till recently. Another Rockstar is Grzegorz Kocjan. He recently spoke at 4Developers in Warsaw and shares a lot of content on LinkedIn too.
There are many more Rockstars outside of the Pytech Summit. These people speak at cybersecurity events such as HackYeah, or at events like SQL Day which we wrote about recently. Of the over 100,000 people listed on LinkedIn in Poland there could be hundreds of Rockstars who represent different sectors that rely on Python to do their jobs. We only highlighted a few of them today.
Finding the most talented Python professionals
Your company isn’t alone in the search for talented Python professionals. In fact, a whole host of companies in the recruitment space might be able to help you identify the right talent for your organization. However there is one challenge that these recruitment companies need to overcome. They need to convince HR and talent professionals at companies that they really know the market.
Today it is not enough to scour LinkedIn and hope that this will turn into a new hire at a company. Recruiters need to be out there. Checking out events. Checking out who is on stage and why. Finding out more about the market.
At Verita HR we focus on looking outside of the box. Verita HR’s motto is ‘One Step Ahead’ which means that our HR Project Co-ordinators need to be able to think about challenges our clients haven’t even identified yet.
To do this the Verita HR recruitment team monitors the market. They attend meetups and conferences. They share the latest news about programming languages and innovation in technology. Just check their LinkedIn profiles if you need any more evidence of this. On top of this, the team find ways to use this know how to help our clients.
To find out more get in touch with the recruitment professionals at Verita HR today.
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