Tell me you’re part of the Sidnet team without telling me you’re part of it. Despite being spread across Poland (and beyond), with a wide range of interests (running, making music, farming, woodworking, watercolor painting… the list goes on), and—which often leads to spirited discussions—having varying preferences in code editors, the members of the Sidnet team share common traits.
To celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary, we’ve taken a deeper look at the values that unite our 37‑member team.
Driven by Dev Project Challenges
We embrace all types of projects—whether they involve R&D work, long‑term commitments, or emergency takeovers from other providers. We’re eager to support clients from the concept stage, often analyzing dozens of scientific articles and creating our own machine‑learning models. We quickly adapt to the latest algorithms and technologies—AI, Big Data, Computer Vision, and Unreal Engine 5.
At the same time, we ensure our clients are never left unsupported. We step in to take over poorly managed technological projects and work to get them back on track. We’re also committed to long‑term software maintenance—a prime example being the Kujawski brand’s Blogi z pierwszego tłoczenia (“First-pressed Blogs”), which we supported for 16 years!
Programming extends beyond our professional lives—many of us develop and use technological solutions for personal projects every day.
We Prefer Remote Work
At Sidnet, we normalized remote work years before the pandemic. While we appreciate occasional in‑person gatherings, the daily commute to the Warsaw office is often inefficient and, in many cases, unfeasible. Our commitment to 100% remote work has allowed us to connect with valuable team members from diverse locations, including Rzeszów, Berlin, and even Canada.
We Embrace Development Opportunities
Learning new programming languages, taking on managerial roles in projects, and seamlessly transitioning from non-technical to technical positions—these are commonplace at Sidnet. We have numerous examples where these opportunities have led to successful and fulfilling outcomes for everyone involved.
“I joined Sidnet as a content marketer. With the support of the employer, I was able to grow in unexpected areas, acquire new skills, and find my ideal role. Over the past 6 years, I’ve had the chance to prove myself in roles such as brand communication manager, employer branding specialist, graphic designer, UX researcher, manual tester, project manager, and ultimately, product owner. The English classes sponsored by Sidnet also empowered me to manage product development while communicating effectively in English,”—says Olga Muzyczuk.
We Develop Open‑Source Solutions
We have a strong affinity for open‑source solutions. In both our internal tools and client projects, we primarily use open‑source software, adjusting it to meet our needs and frequently sharing it on GitHub for others to benefit from.
But that’s not all—each month, we donate to an open‑source project chosen by a team member. Since 2012, we’ve contributed nearly 150 financial donations to the development of projects such as Django, Next.js, Strapi, Linux, Git, and Jenkins.
We Make the World a Better Place
We know how cliché this phrase is. And yet the list of evidence keeps growing.
We’re a long‑standing technological partner of the Sarcoma Association—organizer of the Oncorun, in which we participate annually, and the mali bracia Ubogich Association—organizer of the Podaruj Wigilię (“Give someone the gift of Christmas”) campaign.
Alongside our monthly donation to an open‑source initiative, we also provide financial support to a non‑profit project selected by one of us. Over the past 12 years, we’ve supported associations, foundations, hospices, shelters, and individuals in need nearly 150 times.
Our latest initiative involves planting trees to commemorate client anniversaries and project milestones. We’re starting with a bang—celebrating our 20th anniversary, we donated funds to plant 200 trees. You can track our progress on the Posadzimy.pl website.