Company news

Our training division Virtusity has broadened its range of courses by adding a LightBend Spark Workshop for Developers.

Team members Mikołaj Kromka and Wiesław Popielarski have worked on real-life Scala projects for years and are now certified trainers. Mikołaj is a Machine Learning and JVM languages enthusiast and a keen boulderer and reader. Wiesław has more than 15 years of experience in developing software solutions with various technologies including Scala and has recently contributed to Scala IDE.

VirtusLab is proud to sponsor the 2019 Best Master's Thesis Award, an initiative by the Faculty of Computer Science, Electronics, and Telecommunications at AGH University of Science & Technology. This prestigious award promotes high-quality master’s theses that bridge scientific research with practical applications, encouraging students to tackle real-world challenges in the ICT field.

To support this mission, our R&D Department is sponsoring a MacBook Pro 15'' for the author of the most outstanding thesis. This initiative aligns with our commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in the rapidly evolving ICT industry.

Since 2017, Financial Times, one of the world’s leading business news organizations, and Statista, a renowned research company, have been publishing the FT1000 ranking—a list of the 1,000 fastest-growing companies in Europe. The ranking highlights businesses from various industries that have achieved the highest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in revenue over a specific period. The 2019 edition evaluated revenue growth from 2014 to 2017.

To be included in the 2019 FT1000 ranking, companies had to meet the following criteria (according to Statista):
✅ Revenue of at least €100,000 in 2014
✅ Revenue of at least €1.5 million in 2017
✅ Independent company (not a subsidiary or branch of another entity)
✅ Headquarters in Europe
✅ Primarily organic growth (internally stimulated)
✅ No share price irregularities in the past 12 months

We are proud to be recognized in the FT1000 ranking for 2019, marking another significant achievement in VirtusLab’s continuous growth. Our #VLteam keeps expanding, driving innovation, and strengthening our position in the technology sector.

Congratulations to all winners & the entire VirtusLab team!

Our summer internship program offers a unique opportunity to learn and practice coding in Scala, ML, Kotlin, Jenkins, and other technologies. Over a three-month period, you'll work alongside Scala Specialists at VirtusLab, gaining hands-on experience in real-world projects.

Who are we looking for?

We’re seeking enthusiastic students who are familiar with at least one programming language (e.g., Scala, Kotlin, Golang, Python, or C++) and eager to gain experience, tackle challenging problems, develop innovative solutions, and have fun at work!

This is a paid internship lasting approximately three months, with flexible start dates to accommodate your schedule.

Get ready for a challenge! Apply now: http://summer.virtuslab.com

Our Jenkins Operator project has officially become part of the Jenkins organization, marking a significant milestone for the open-source community. 

The announcement celebrates the efforts of the #VLTeam, which has been instrumental in developing and maintaining the project.

Jenkins Operator is a Kubernetes-native operator designed to fully manage Jenkins instances on Kubernetes, streamlining deployment and maintenance for users.

As strong advocates for open-source collaboration, #VLTeam remains dedicated to giving back to the community, fostering innovation, and supporting the growth of the Jenkins ecosystem.

There is some good news waiting to be finally announced!

VirtusLab has received a Gazelle of Business – an award granted by Puls Biznesu – and has joined the prestigious group of the most dynamically developing small- and medium-sized companies in Poland. This year’s gala is to be held in Warsaw on March 11th. The prize will be accepted by Rafał Pokrywka on behalf of VirtusLab.

A “Gazelle” is a small- or medium-sized company that thanks to incredibly dynamic growth can successfully compete even with much larger companies. To become a 2018 Gazelle, the company had to fulfill several criteria, listed here: https://www.pb.pl/gazele/kryteria-rankingu/

Nexelem, known for its innovative production management software, has joined forces with VirtusLab. This partnership aims to enhance manufacturing processes with advanced planning tools and integration with systems like SAP, driving cost efficiency and sustainability in production. VirtusLab's commitment to technology innovation and community-driven development bolsters this venture, promising transformative industry solutions for the manufacturing industry.

Sensinum merges with VirtusLab, combining front-end expertise and seasoned business development talent. The integration aims to leverage synergies, accelerate growth, and strengthen VirtusLab's ability to deliver cutting-edge software technology solutions. With an expanded team of 16 new members, VirtusLab continues its mission to build scalable, high-performance solutions tailored to clients' needs.

We started as a small team and have grown over time, hiring many excellent software talents and opening new offices. We have worked on a wide range of projects, sponsored and organized conferences and meetups, and continuously adapted to build a scalable, agile, and fundamentally strong company.

None of this would be possible without our dedicated people. Some have been with us since the very beginning, while others joined later, but all have had a significant impact on business development, delivering the best possible service to customers and improving our day-to-day work. Many employees often go beyond the scope of their duties, and thanks to them, we are constantly evolving!

To show my appreciation, I have decided to introduce a partnership model—one that goes beyond the traditional employer-employee relationship. All partners are equal and, while still involved in their projects, contribute to the strategic growth of the company and are fully aware of the direction we are heading in.

Each partner has the power to initiate and execute ideas based on current needs. This may even involve developing a new business unit or launching new projects. It is a significant commitment, but the reward is a percentage share in the company's total revenue. Personally, I find satisfaction in making things happen—this, in itself, is a reward that can be even more valuable than money, which tends to come and go.

And now, an important part: the group of partners is open, and every VirtusLab team member has the opportunity to join. All current partners were once new employees, so regardless of where one starts, this path is available to everyone working at VirtusLab.

Currently, VirtusLab partners are:

• Jan Paw
• Krzysztof Romanowski
• Michał Pociecha
• Mikołaj Kromka
• Paweł Dolega
• Piotr Kukiełka

Congratulations!

Rafał Pokrywka, CEO

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Kielce Java User Group (KJUG)—a brand-new community for Java enthusiasts in Kielce! Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just getting started, this group is the perfect place to connect, learn, and share ideas about Java, Java-based languages, and cutting-edge technologies. We explore topics like “Functional Java - Introduction” and “Implementing CQRS with Akka,” sparking engaging discussions and exchange of ideas.

On 2-3 March 2017, we are holding two conferences at the same time in Kraków: ScalaSphere and ReactSphere.

ScalaSphere is a unique event devoted to important topics for every Scala Software Developer - Dev Tools. The sister ReactSphere event focuses on Reactive Programming and Reactive System Design.

The two days of advanced talks and lively discussions are sure to teach participants some new tricks and give them opportunities to share their experiences and network with peers. We expect over 300 attendees.

C4P for ReactSphere is still open. If you want to share your ideas with others, submit them on the official websites.