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PHP Remains a Core Web Development Skill in Poland

October 9, 2023

By Sonny Van Assche

PHP has been a staple of web development for over 25 years. Many questioned if the language would fade in popularity with the rise of newer options.

But PHP has adapted and remains a viable, practical choice for building dynamic websites and web apps. Major sites like Facebook, Wikipedia, and WordPress rely on PHP code.

Let’s examine the state of PHP web development in Poland today and why PHP skills remain in high demand.

PHP By the Numbers in Poland

Key PHP developer statistics for Poland:

  • 12,431 professionals list PHP as a skill
  • 920 developers joined the PHP talent pool in the past 12 months
  • 1,873 changed PHP jobs in the last year
  • 121 open PHP roles currently
  • 2,900 open to new PHP opportunities
  • 92% male, 8% female
  • Average tenure: 1.6 years

So, while growth has slowed compared to trendier languages, PHP still attracts new talent. There is a healthy demand for PHP developers in Poland.

PHP Developer Salaries

Here are the average PHP developer salary ranges in Poland:

Level B2B Range UoP Range
Junior – PLN 5,000 – 11,000
Mid PLN 14,000 – 20,000 PLN 12,000 – 17,000
Senior PLN 20,000 – 25,000 PLN 18,000 – 22,000
Expert PLN 26,000+ PLN 21,000+
Lead PLN 24,000+ PLN 20,000+

While not as high as trendier languages, PHP developers still earn attractive salaries in Poland – especially at senior levels.

Also, check out our previous article dedicated to PHP developer salaries in Poland.

Where PHP Developers Live

PHP talent is concentrated in Poland’s large IT hubs:

  • Warsaw – 2,603 developers (+9% 1-year change)
  • Kraków – 1,817 developers (+8%)
  • Wroclaw – 1,313 developers (+8%)

But developers can be found across the country:

  • Poznań – 963 developers (4 open roles)
  • Katowice – 764 developers (2 open roles)
  • Łódź – 431 developers (2 open roles)
  • Gdańsk – 412 developers (1 open role)

So, companies have many location options to build strong PHP teams.

Top Universities for PHP Talent

The universities producing the most PHP graduates in Poland include:

  • Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
  • AGH University of Science and Technology (Krakow)
  • Warsaw University of Technology
  • Poznan University of Technology
  • Gdańsk University of Technology

PHP remains a foundational web development skill taught at technical schools.

PHP Employers

Largest PHP Talent Pools

The companies with the most PHP developers in Poland (1-year change):

  • EPAM Systems – 193 developers (-1%)
  • Sii Poland – 134 developers (+3%)
  • Google – 84 developers (+17%)
  • Allegro – 75 developers (-11%)
  • Capgemini – 67 developers (-7%)

Mature IT services firms and large tech companies still employ significant PHP talent.

Fastest Growing PHP Talent Pools

The companies growing their PHP teams fastest in Poland:

  • Nord Security – N/A growth
  • TransferGo – +160%
  • Kaseya – +114%
  • Bayer – +113%
  • Revolut – +89%

Many fast-scaling startups and tech companies use PHP to build and iterate quickly.

Companies With Declining PHP Demand

Firms that have reduced PHP hiring:

  • Toptal – 28% 1-year decline
  • Future Processing – 23% decline
  • Exadel – 21% decline
  • RST Software Masters – 21% decline
  • Softserve – 18% decline

Some IT services companies are shifting focus toward trendier languages.

Most Common PHP Skill Combinations

PHP developers commonly also possess skills like:

  • JavaScript – 82% of profiles
  • CSS – 66%
  • Git – 66%
  • MySQL – 63%
  • jQuery – 49%
  • SQL – 48%
  • Linux – 36%
  • Java – 32%
  • React.js – 30%
  • Python – 25%

PHP is still commonly used alongside JavaScript, databases, and web frameworks.

The developer skills gaining popularity alongside PHP expertise:

  • REST APIs – 72% 1-year growth
  • GraphQL – 56%
  • Kubernetes – 56%
  • Microservices – 54%
  • TypeScript – 44%
  • AWS – 43%
  • Unit Testing – 35%
  • Express.js – 30%
  • Vue.js – 28%
  • Redux.js – 27%

PHP developers increasingly focus on modern web capabilities like REST, GraphQL, cloud, and testing.

PHP Remains Viable for Web Development

While hype for PHP has cooled, it remains a viable, practical language choice for building production web applications. The language has evolved to support modern development practices.

Poland employs thousands of PHP developers across significant tech hubs and at leading companies. Demand remains healthy, especially for senior talent. Developers are combining PHP with new skills like microservices and cloud platforms.

While trends come and go, PHP provides a stable, reliable foundation for web projects that require scale. The language will likely remain a core web development skill in Poland for years.

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NTIATIVE is a recruitment agency for Software Developers, including for PHP and their related frameworks. We find tech talent in Krakow, Warsaw, Gdansk and all other major cities in Poland.

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