Balance

When I moved from banking to IT Engine to join the HR team, I had some concerns. I wondered how the employees would accept me, especially since my role required building relationships based on trust. What I didn't expect was that I would not only fit in and feel accepted, but also grow so fond of all those people. Having worked in different industries, I never imagined I'd find a company that genuinely cared so much about its people, their needs, aspirations, professional growth, and expectations. For the first time in my career, I worked with directors, Bojan and Vlada, who not only made HR's job easier but truly understood its importance and actively supported it. I also had a great working relationship with the managers, built on mutual understanding and support. Support and generosity are what I associate most with IT Engine. It's a place where people share knowledge, laughter, advice, and moments of life together. When you leave a place like that, you take away more than just professional experience. You carry something with you that stays long after you've left, and you leave a part of yourself behind, too.

I started my journey at IT Engine as a QA, but as the company grew and evolved, so did my role. I spent a short period as a QA Lead before transitioning into management. Having worked on "both sides" of development gave me the opportunity to work closely with a lot of wonderful people. There were certainly challenges along the way, but with the amazing teams I worked with, even the toughest projects felt like a breeze. One thing I can definitely say is that things were never dull at the office. People worked hard, but they partied hard too! I spent nearly five years at IT Engine, and looking back, I can honestly say it was a wonderful chapter of my life.

IT Engine is where I spent some of the best years of my career. Even after leaving, I never really felt like I had left. It was my first serious professional role and a stepping stone for everything that came after. Even though I was the only designer on the team, I learned an incredible amount. But what I'll always remember most are the people. We're still close to this day, the atmosphere felt like family, and individual differences were genuinely respected.

This was my first company, and I’m really grateful for the experience I had there. I always had support, both from the technical team and HR, which meant a lot to me and helped me grow not only in my career but also as a person. The company had a very family-like atmosphere, which made going to work enjoyable and made me feel like I was part of something more than just a team. Overall, it was a great place to start my career, learn, and grow.

My five years at IT Engine took me from a junior developer to a more experienced and confident engineer, but what really made that journey special were the people and the atmosphere. IT Engine is a place where people genuinely care about each other and where you have the support and opportunities to grow professionally. The best proof of that is the friendships that have lasted long after I left the company. We still get together regularly and even go skiing together. I would wholeheartedly recommend IT Engine to anyone looking for a company that truly puts people first!

I joined IT Engine after working at a different type of company, one that wasn't primarily focused on the IT industry. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but what I found exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I walked into the office, I was welcomed with open arms by a young, fun, and cheerful team who immediately made me feel like one of their own. But beyond that youthful energy and all the fun, what really stood out was how professional, efficient, and knowledgeable everyone was. Whenever someone needed help, they never hesitated to ask or support one another. There was simply no room for arrogance at IT Engine. It seemed like everyone approached their work with such ease, largely because they worked together and genuinely knew what they were doing. My only regret about leaving IT Engine is that I didn't get to stay as long as I would have liked. Beyond feeling accepted and valued, both as a person and as an IT professional, I had the opportunity to learn more in those six months than I had in the previous ten years. I gained knowledge and experience I might never have gained elsewhere, simply because I was surrounded by colleagues who were always willing to help, share what they knew, guide me, and give me the time and understanding I needed while learning something new. They opened my eyes to entirely new possibilities and directions for my career in IT. I can confidently say that I'm a better IT professional today because of what I learned at IT Engine. And even now, I still often find myself repeating the famous IT Engine motto: **"Samo lagano" (Take it easy).** Because... how else would you do it? :)

Over the course of my 10+ years of professional experience, IT Engine has been a big part of that journey, and for good reason. Vlada and Bojan, together with Sofija, have always put people at the heart of how they run the company. That approach doesn’t come without its risks and challenges, but it creates something far more valuable in return: a supportive environment where people feel secure and appreciated. As the company grew, so did our knowledge and skills. Roles expanded, effort and hard work were recognized, and throughout it all, there was a continuous sense of support and understanding in both directions. In an environment like that, asking for help and offering it to others comes naturally. You build genuine connections with the people who make the company what it is. Even after leaving IT Engine, I still enjoy working with those same people whenever the opportunity comes up.

I worked at IT Engine for 1.5 years as an iOS Developer. I loved this company and its people. IT Engine is first of all people-driven. The owners Bojan and Vladimir are the most understanding, caring company leaders that I have ever come across. The best thing I liked about working in IT Engine is that the company is built on trust, integrity, and fairness to all, so teamwork comes naturally to everyone that works here. I worked with great people and every single one of them is different in its way. This was just a nice harmony of people working in different roles but understanding and respecting others in any way. Hope this will last for a long time in the future. I am so grateful that I have been a part of this awesome company and to have such a leader as Bojan.

I worked at IT Engine as a software developer for more than 6 years. When I came, IT Engine was a company with only 6 employees. I grew together with the company and the company grew together with me. I was a part of a lot of different and interesting projects, I met a lot of young and promising people, and attended a lot of parties. All these years, I had the opportunity to watch how young inexperienced developers became top professionals. IT Engine is a great company for young people to start at but also for experienced developers to continue their career growth. It is the company where you can say what you think and nobody will resent you.

When I think about the IT Engine, I remember all the challenging projects and great moments I experienced with the teams. People at the company always created a good atmosphere and allowed me to learn from them and to teach others. I had the opportunity to work with new technologies on one of the biggest startups in Europe. That inspired me to learn more and to improve my personal and professional skills. Today I can say that much of the knowledge I gained, I gained thanks to the IT Engine.