Hi Nikolay!!! Your choice of Delta Source has been several years behind you. Do you remember how you ended up with us?

“I first heard about Delta Source in 2017, when I was studying computer science at the University of Plovdiv in Bulgaria. A fellow student was working part-time at Delta Source and praised its flexibility and support. I myself was then invited by one of my professors to join his start-up as a job student. A fine opportunity, but the company culture was not a match. My fellow student was aware that I was looking for an internship during my master’s and then put me in touch with Delta Source. He knew you could do an internship there under the best supervision with the possibility of a first permanent job in IT.” 

Applying for a job can be exciting. How did you experience meeting team Delta Source?

“I was very nervous before the introductory interview, but it ended up going smoothly. The first interview was in Bulgarian, so the language was not a barrier. The nerves increased when I heard that the founders from Belgium were going to visit the Bulgarian office and my second interview with them took place. There was no need for that stress, because although I had to make do in English, they exuded the same calmness, passion and professionalism as my interviewer did during the intake. Before I knew it, I got the good news and started my internship. It was a success and grew into a permanent job. Today we are over seven years later and I haven’t regretted a single moment!”

What should a school leaver expect from an entry-level job at Delta Source?

“At the start, I supported on internal projects, which I did under the wing of an experienced colleague. An ideal way to become familiar with Delta Source’s unique approach. You don’t have to work for a client to learn how to collaborate, share knowledge and gain relevant work experience. After a smooth induction period, I joined the project team for ReThink-IT. My tasks consisted of coding, coding, coding which increased my development skills at top speed. After several years on the same project, I was looking forward to a change. Fortunately, my employer and colleagues were there to help me with my request for a change. There was an immediate ear for it. I was allowed to switch projects and got the chance to broaden my knowledge in new development domains. Delta Source focuses on complex custom software, so there is no shortage of challenge.”

You are performing a dual function today. What does your current job duties consist of?

“True. On the one hand, I am a senior software developer with a specialization in Java. On the other hand, I am a team lead. Whereas in the beginning I developed software 100% of the time, I now divide my time between executive development, strategic project guidance and mentorship of junior developers. I am again part of the project team for ReThink-IT in a brand new role. Colleagues can come to me with questions, I guard the overview and provide strategic advice on the next steps in software development. Very nice that the interpretation of your tasks is negotiable at Delta Source. There is a lot of understanding here that competencies and interests can evolve during your career in IT. As senior software developers, we do not have to look for new horizons; we can simply put our request for new tasks on the table. In consultation, a new interpretation is then determined, which is also evaluated in the interim. Back to your original tasks? Or sharpen other skills? Everything is possible.”  

What’s still on your Delta Source bucket list?

“The move to our new office in Plovdiv this fall is something I am really looking forward to. It is great to be part of a great team that is growing. If I may be ambitious, I would perhaps grant Delta Source an additional base in addition to its two offices in Belgium and Bulgaria. Who knows, we might even land in the Czech Republic? Delta Source’s growth is very organic and well-organized; I believe that this gives us everything we need to open additional offices in the (distant) future. The company DNA is closely guarded so all in good time, but I am already looking forward to it!”

“Atmosphere is not a measurable factor, but it is all-important for the success of your job. The corporate culture here is very open, positive and understanding. On the one hand I can count on the advice of colleagues and on the other hand I know that they really appreciate my feedback. I feel at ease here!” 

– Nikolay Ivanov, software developer and team lead at Delta Source

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