Work as a Programmer in Poland and the Netherlands

Introduction

The profession of a programmer is a dynamic and constantly evolving career path. The contemporary job market offers many opportunities both in Poland and abroad, for example, let's take the Netherlands. In this article, I will discuss where to look for a job, what tools are used daily, and how the job of a programmer looks in Poland and in the Netherlands.

Where to look for a job?

Poland

In Poland, there are many platforms where you can find job offers for programmers. Popular services include:
● LinkedIn
● JustJoin.it
● No Fluff Jobs

Netherlands

In the Netherlands, there are also many recruitment platforms:
● LinkedIn: Similarly to Poland, LinkedIn is the most popular in the Netherlands.
● iamexpat.nl - The Dutch equivalent of JustJoin.it

What does the work/internship look like?

Poland

Work as a programmer in Poland often starts with an internship offered by many technology companies. During the internship, students have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with real projects and the tools used in daily work. A typical workday includes coding, code reviews, team meetings.

Netherlands

Dutch companies also offer a wide range of internships. The onboarding process is similar to that in Poland, but with a greater emphasis on international collaboration.

What tools are used daily?

In the daily work of a programmer, both in Poland and in the Netherlands, various tools are used:
● Version control systems: Git
● CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, Github Actions
● Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Cassandra

● Programming languages: Java, Kotlin, Python, Javascript, Scala, Ruby

Working abroad with the Netherlands as an example

Formalities and documents

Working in the Netherlands requires fulfilling some formalities:
● RNI (Non-Residents Records Database): Registration for people who live in the Netherlands for less than 4 months.
● BSN (Burgerservicenummer): A unique identification number for residents of the Netherlands, necessary for handling various official matters, it is the equivalent of PESEL.
● EKUZ insurance: European Health Insurance Card, which allows for health care in the Netherlands, mainly covering incidents like a broken leg, ambulance arrival, etc.

Living costs

Living costs in the Netherlands may be higher than in Poland. Example costs include:
● Housing: Renting a room costs from 500 to 600 EUR per month.
● Bank account: It's worth opening a bank account in euros to facilitate managing finances, having

Additional remarks:

In the Netherlands, as students from Poland, we cannot take advantage of discounts. Unfortunately, our student ID card does not have much value outside the borders of our country.

Summary

Working as a programmer offers many opportunities both in Poland and abroad. The Netherlands is an attractive job market due to its advanced technological environment and international nature. We must also pay great attention to the English language, it is a must-have in work in Poland, particularly abroad.

As everywhere, the most important thing is the experience one has. KN Solvro is currently conducting summer recruitment aimed at increasing student qualifications. If you want to join us contact us.