Jakub Milkiewicz

😵🤓"DevOps Engineers are not the assistants of Developers"🤓😵 I spoke to the Director of Engineering of a FinTech organisation yesterday, about the relationship between DevOps Engineers & Developers🧑‍🤝‍👩🛠️ They explained to me, that in some cases DevOps Engineers in their team had been made to feel like the assistant to their software development counterpart😵 Furthermore, they went on to point out that DevOps Engineers use a set of tools and processes to make things happen, so that the Developers can do their jobs, and everyone has EQUALLY important roles to play🤓🤓 This led us to discuss the importance of how to maintain a happy team environment, where all roles are appreciated equally. They put it down to a few key areas: 🎖️Recognising that everyone in their team has an equal part to play 🎖️Everyone needs to own their individual workload 🎖️Nobody is to pass work on to others 🎖️Praise & recognition is given to the team as a whole and not individuals 🎖️Focusing on building a system that is beneficial to the business If you have any thoughts on this please drop me a message, I'd love to discuss this📲 #DevOps #Developers #Cloud #tethr

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When I speak to Golang developers, I often ask about their preferred company size. It's a crucial question to align with many engineers' expectations. According to the Go Developer Survey 2024, most Golang developers work in smaller companies with 2 to 50 employees. I'm curious to hear from my network: do you prefer working in small or large companies, and which companies have intrigued you the most? Share your thoughts below! ⬇

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Demand for Intermediate-level Software Developers is decreasing, resulting in salary levels on offer declining. For the time being it appears that the days of intermediate developers securing 15% - 20% pay increases when moving jobs are over.   Current advertised salaries for software developers in the UK (3 months to June 2024) are down to 2019 levels.   Is this trend mirrored elsewhere in the world? What are the causes for this?    

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🤨🤯Why is it now harder for businesses to hire the best person for the job, when application numbers are going up?🤯🤨 I have spoken to 5 talent Acquisition Leaders this week, who focus on the Tech market within Germany & Europe🌍 They are receiving hundreds of applications for their DevOps, Cloud & Software roles in a matter of days📈 Surely this makes hiring easier & faster as everything is inbound and there is no need to headhunt, outsource or use other recruitment methods? ❌WRONG❌ Due to an increase in applications, partly due to the advancements of AI technology allowing someone to automate this process instead of taking the time to apply properly a number of critical issues are faced: 🥵Talent teams are exhausted, sifting through volumes of applications that based on the data received, circa 85% are not matching the open position 😓The best candidates for the job can be missed as it is not always possible for Talent teams to get through every application 😤A negative candidate experience as no feedback is given as to why the application did not progress due to inability to respond to everyone 🧐Talent teams are having a job to determine which applications are genuine and which are automated ⌛So much time is wasted when that time could have been invested in sourcing the right person for the job The answer to follow in my next post...🤓 #devops #recruitment #tethr #applications #AI

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👉We have been chatting to a couple of new clients in Germany this week, about using freelance Developers/Engineers outside of Germany (Nearshore), the same questions pop up; ✔How do we know if they are good or not? ✔How much can we save? ✔How quickly can they start? 👀Like anything, there is pros and cons to everywhere, but we have built a network of Freelance Nearshore Engineers who have been rigorously vetted with technical expertise guaranteed, that could save you a 50% reduction on your current freelance rates. If you are interested to understand more about this option and how this could help your business. 🚨Feel free to book a call in my Calendly and let’s see if we can help - https://lnkd.in/eygXyhaz

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Software Developers - 2023 was rubbish wasn't it? However the market is really improving with many more jobs opening up compared to last year. But - there are now a lot of engineers active in the market too.. So some advice.. ⬇ A common complaint now is that you are not hearing back after sending your CV for roles you know/think you are good for. Here are some small pointers from my own recent observations to get you in the door to start with. ✅ You are competing now... your first mistake is having an unattractive, un-readable CV. Think - if you were the hiring manager, would you like this CV? ✅ This is incredibly important for Frontend focused developers.. ⬆ ✅ Less is more... focus on roles you are good for, don't use the spray technique if you know deep down you are not suitable. It's not good for your mental health either to get unnecessary rejections. ✅ Focus on your application properly - If you are applying for a Frontend / React/FS engineer, don't have PHP or Java as a visual focus point as soon as the CV is opened... this applies to all tech roles... ✅ Follow up after a few days - don't sit back and think Linkedin will do it's magic for you once you have clicked submit. ✅ Read the job adverts carefully until the end.. there is usually important information about the working style / location / criteria. Again, saves disappointment and your own time later on. ✅ Attitude - be pleasant and positive throughout. It doesn't matter if you are nervous or maybe you think your english isn't the best, people hire people they want to work with regardless of previous achievements. Finally - interviewing. ✅ Practice and prepare for your interviews well. It might seem a given but know your current stack in-side and out, and any current trends in your area of tech/expertise. ✅ Ask your recruiter or ask the internal HR/talent if there is anything you need to prep/research on. ✅ And of course, have a list of interesting / relevant questions for each opening, and not always the same formulaic ones. ✅ Practice the commons ones - why did you leave the last role, what is clean code for you, what are some projects you failed on / were successful at. Why. ✅ ✅ Please don't give up.

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After working with Terraform for some time, the following question often arises: How do you test the developed code as automatically as possible? A terraform run shows us the result, but can we really trust it? Terraform test tools help us with the answer.

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💡Advertising your Senior DevOps/SRE role online is not the most effective starting point in your recruitment process💡 I spoke to 7 Engineering managers last week who said that it was taking over 6 months to fill their senior level DevOps & SRE roles🤯 All of them had advertised their positions online as a first port of call and therefore expected a healthy flow of suitable applicants to be available within a few working days👀 Some were not even allowed to do anything else until the advert had been live for 2 weeks!😓 Last week I highlighted the issues of the current high volume of applications organisations are receiving🛑 For such business critical & specific requirement roles, this approach impacts: Candidate experience, due to lack of feedback😊😕 Time lost going through volume applications⌚ The ability to really communicate what the role is📌 Opportunity to spend on other recruitment activities🤔💭 Talent teams already stacked workload🥵 Ability to engage with the target market😕 Instead, before posting your business critical SRE/DevOps role, consider: Leveraging your own network first📞🙂 Reengage with candidates previously interviewed that performed well🤝 Allow talent teams or suppliers to actively headhunt first🎯 Work out how many people within the market have the skills you require to see if advertising will even be useful🗺️ Give these activities enough time to produce results⌚ Senior level DevOps & SRE roles will not apply to a wide variety of the market given the specific skills and unique experience each organisation requires📃 Therefore, before limiting your approach and risking company reputation, organisations need to prioritise other methods to tap into their target profiles📈 The right person for the position may never see the advert; it is crucial to go to the market and not wait for it to come to you😎 #devops #sre #seniorhires #tethr #cloud

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Join us on July 23 at 4 pm CEST for our next webinar with kreuzwerker, Automate & Save: Kubernetes Cost Reduction Techniques. We’ll do a live demo and share best practices for optimizing Kubernetes clusters and cutting costs. 💰 You'll learn how to: 💡Automatically optimize Kubernetes clusters and cloud costs  💡Increase CPU and memory usage  💡Monitor resource usage precisely 👉 RVSP today at this link: https://lnkd.in/eBUUUMDf And stay until the end of the webinar when we’ll give away a prize!

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There seems to be a sudden and definite uptick in software engineering recruitment across the US, UK and Western EU, for senior engineer and EM profiles. We cover details into this unexpected (but welcome) phenomenon in today's deepdive. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/ey4NMANp

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📢Top Tip for DevOps/SRE/Platform Engineers to be more successful when explaining their key skills on a CV or at Interview📢 DevOps Engineers have such broad skillsets it can often be difficult for them to stand out and display exactly what they are really good at🤔 Lists & lists of skills, tools & technologies don't allow engineers to stand out, and this could be why they are not being selected for interviews or getting the job😕 So when interviewing or writing your CV it is always key to show what you have done with your core skillset in a certain way, as this is what hiring managers will be interested to know and will give you that edge🎯 💥The next time you're explaining your key skills & experience make sure you cover these 3 points for each area💥 ❓How many years experience do you have❓ (Cleary showing how long you have worked in an area makes it clear that you have gained a certain amount of exposure and have experienced enough to overcome challenges) ❓How recent and often have you done/used this❓ (No matter how long you have done something for, frequency and recent exposure goes a long way. Companies like to know that the essential tools/skills needed are in your current toolbox and at the forefront of your mind) ❓What specifically have YOU delivered with these tools on projects outside of the wider team❓ (This is how you show the VALUE you add, with your own individual contributions and achievements to separate you from the rest) This may seem simple, but I have seen so many top class engineers miss out because they have not gone into detail in this way on their skills and experience😫 Companies are being more selective than ever, and it is important that engineers completely spell out and make it crystal clear what they are good at, and these reasons how and why to back it up - Guaranteed if you start doing this you will get results😎🏆 #devops #SRE #platform #tethr

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Trends within Java in 2024 What we are seeing as trends this year within Java software engineering so far in 2024 - as evidenced by what our clients want to see from candidates in their resume 1. **DevOps**: DevOps practices are gaining popularity for Java applications. With strong tooling support, DevOps enhances software delivery efficiency and project management. 🚀 2. **GitHub**: GitHub revolutionizes code sharing and collaboration. Its features, including issue tracking and code reviews, make it essential for Java developers. 👥 3. **Cloud Computing**: Java seamlessly integrates with cloud platforms like AWS and GCP. Developers can optimize applications and scale systems without worrying about hardware limitations. ☁️ 4. **VS Code**: Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VSCode) is a cutting-edge IDE for Java development. It's free, extensible, and packed with features. 💡 5. **Artificial Intelligence (AI)**: AI-driven Java applications are making their mark in healthcare, finance, and customer service. Integrating AI components enhances Java's potential. 🤖 6. **Machine Learning**: Java's integration with ML libraries opens exciting possibilities for predictive analytics and data-driven applications. 📊 7. **Spring Framework**: Developers continue to embrace Spring for building robust, scalable Java applications. 🌱 8. **Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS)**: PaaS solutions simplify deployment and management, allowing developers to focus on coding. 🛠️ 9. **Mobile Development**: Java remains a go-to choice for cross-platform mobile app development (especially Android). 📱 10. **Serverless Architecture**: Java fits well into serverless models, enabling efficient resource utilization. ⚡ Do you agree? Have you any others that we missed in our list? feel free to comment below ⬇️

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Speed up semantic search performance with token pruning for our ELSER model: https://lnkd.in/eXD6rHU7 #ElasticSearchLabs #SemanticSearch

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🚀 Exciting news from Parasoft! 🚀 They've just released the 2024.1 versions of their top-tier testing tools, including Jtest for Java, dotTEST for C#, .NET, and DTP for testing analytics. Here are some highlights: ✨ Jtest Enhancements ◼ AI-powered test templates in Unit Test Assistant for more control and customization. ◼ Real-time test impact analysis directly within the IDE, giving developers instant feedback on code changes. 🔍 dotTEST Updates: ◼ Integration with OpenAI/Azure OpenAI Service for AI-generated fixes in flow analysis violations. ◼ Support for the latest CWE list (4.14) and improved static analysis configurations. 🛡️ DTP Innovations: ◼ Accelerated security vulnerability remediation using AI, matching rule violations to known vulnerabilities with probability scores. These advancements are designed to streamline our workflows, enhance accuracy, and save valuable time. What do you think❓ #SoftwareTesting #Java #CSharp #DotNet #AI #Parasoft #SoftwareEngineering #CoreTalent #WeAreCoreTalent #Software #SoftwareJobs #SoftwareDevelopment

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🚀Exciting news for my Golang network!🚀 The next exclusive Go meetup is coming to Berlin in June, and you will be able to reserve your space shortly, once all details are confirmed! If you attended last time, you'll know we have an exciting evening of technical discussion, Q+A, and interactive sessions lined up🔥 This meetup is almost fully organised and we already have 2 established speakers lined up! There is 1 space for a guest speaker remaining, so if you have any topics you would like to discuss or any suggestions for a presentation, I will be happy to hear about them! You can reach me via DM or by my email in the comments if you would like to appear as a guest speaker or to register your interest for this next exclusive Go meetup!🔜 #golang #meetup #berlin

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David and Victoria know! 👀 But why are Foxley Talent the go-to recruiter for the Python/Django industry? 🦊 16+ years experience placing over 400 Developers 🦊 Members of the Django Software Foundation 🦊 Sponsors of Django Conferences in Europe and the US 🦊 Organisers of London Python Meetup 🦊 Created the Django.Social community now over 1k people worldwide 🦊 1 in 4 placed developers are from underrepresented groups 🦊 Nobody knows more people in the Python/Django industry This was what one of our recent, happy clients had to say about working with us for the first time, having tried to recruit themselves first: "Foxley did an amazing job helping us hire a Django developer. Jon and his team sourced qualified candidates, helped set up interviews and coding challenges, and provided valuable recommendations along the way. We found our dream candidate within a matter of weeks. Few recruiters have the depth of knowledge and community connections Jon brings to the table. I’d recommend Foxley to anyone hiring a Django developer, and we’ll be using them again in the future!" #DjangoDeveloper #PythonDeveloper #DjangoRecruiter #PythonRecruiter

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🚨LAST CALL ENGINEERING LEADERS🚨 The last few spaces to the Engineering Leadership meetup in Berlin next Thursday are going quickly! We have just a few spaces left. If you are interested in attending next weeks Engineering Leadership Meetup, you don't want to miss these 3 presentations: 🔥: Using Event Storming to Structure Engineering Teams 🔥: Boosting Collaboration by Sharing Individual Goals in Teams. 🔥: Logical Deduction of Agile Development This is a great chance to network and meet other engineering leaders facing similar challenges to you! You can get your ticket in the comments, but be quick!⬇️

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Java News Roundup: JobRunr 7.0, Introducing the Commonhaus Foundation, Payara Platform, Devnexus: This week's Java roundup for April 8th, 2024 features news highlighting: JobRunr 7.0; introducing the Commonhaus Foundation; the April 2024 edition of Payara Platform; JEP 473, Stream Gatherers (Second Preview), and JEP 469, Vector API (Eighth Incubator), Proposed to Target for JDK 23; and Devnexus 2024. By Michael Redlich

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