As technology evolves, so must IT professionals. The 2025 IT job market is where deep specialization meets the necessity for flexibility. Those who embrace continuous learning and integrate both technical and soft skills will be best positioned for success in this ever-changing industry. BY BEATA SOCHA
The world of IT is evolving rapidly, and as new technologies emerge, career paths within the industry are becoming more complex. The latest “IT Community Report 2025” by Bulldog Job highlights shifting career dynamics, growing expertise expectations, and the crucial role of adaptability in one of Poland’s top sectors.
Roles requiring a strategic and holistic approach demand the most experience.
“IT Architects stand at the top, reflecting the long and challenging career path required for this position,” says Marta Macherowska-Selerowicz, Recruitment and Sales Director at Power Media.
“These professionals not only master technology but also predict and shape future systems, ensuring solutions remain relevant for years.”
Project Managers and Product Owners follow closely, proving that managing IT projects requires years of experience.
On the other hand, “fields like Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI require comparatively less experience, likely due to their rapid growth and the automation” of processes that once took years to master.
The IT job market is becoming increasingly competitive, with professionals staying in positions longer and career advancement requiring more expertise than before. Employers now prioritize specialized skills over years of experience, making it essential for juniors to showcase concrete knowledge and for seniors to excel in system architecture, process optimization, and mentoring.
Soft skills and cultural fit are also gaining importance. “Creating stable and efficient teams requires a holistic approach—technical skills matter, but long-term engagement and interpersonal abilities are just as critical,” says Joanna Wynalek, Head of Staffing at Scalo.
Backend development remains dominant but is slightly declining, while Fullstack roles continue growing. Mobile and Embedded Development are gaining traction, driven by cross-platform technologies like React Native and Flutter. The relatively low representation of low-code platforms paradoxically indicates their success. “Low-code tools are often utilized by business analysts, product owners, and marketers who don’t traditionally identify as IT professionals, expanding beyond conventional programming,” explains Jarosław Michalik, Mobile Dev Consultant and Google Developer Expert in Kotlin.
Scrum has become the dominant project management framework, surpassing traditional waterfall methodologies.
While Agile methods suggest growing project maturity, structured approaches like Prince2 still persist in regulated environments.
However, blindly adopting Scrum can lead to inefficiencies, sometimes resulting in “pato-Scrum.” “Agility makes sense and brings real value, but only when implemented thoughtfully and tailored to the actual needs of teams and organizations,” warns Robert Orłowski, IT Project Delivery Manager at Totalizator Sportowy. Hybrid approaches combining structured processes with Agile elements are increasingly popular.
