Joyful Craftsmen

At JC, we all started around a single table. But in recent years, that’s changed. We've grown and matured. To mark our 10th anniversary, we treated ourselves to an epic party and opened a new office in Switzerland. We remain committed to continuously improving our craft, while also refining our internal processes, as we plan to grow further.

Beyond business, maintaining our unique company culture is something we care about dearly. So far, we've succeeded thanks to the very passionate people on our team. A "srdcař" is someone who truly lives our values – not just seeing them as empty words on the wall, but as a daily guide for decision-making. Every month, we organize various activities and workshops focused on one of our core values, ensuring we remember them in everything we do.

And what else has growth brought us? We have an even bigger know-how and more experts to brainstorm and exchange ideas with, and draw inspiration from. Parties with more people have something to them as well! 

When we founded Joyful Craftsmen, we all had experience from previous companies that did not suit us. We lacked a few key elements – joy in our work, professionalism, and the desire and space to grow, meaning the opportunity to constantly improve ourselves. What motivated us to start JC were two books. The first is Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship by Robert C. Martin, one of the creators of the Agile Manifesto. The second is Joy, Inc.: How We Built a Workplace People Love. Both books focus on craftsmanship and finding joy in work. As a result, our core cultural values are reflected directly in our name.

We are building a modern, smart company that is firmly based on culture, high professionalism, and excellent relationships with our clients.

Our work has meaning, and it’s visible. We're still a smaller company where no one can hide, and everyone is responsible for how well or poorly the company is doing. JC is a place where your effort and initiative won't go unnoticed. If you come up with a good idea that helps your colleagues or the company, you can bet you'll find others who are eager to join you. That’s how the SWAT team was created, for example. A group that meets weekly, made up of people from delivery as well as back office to support pre-sales activities. We brainstorm and discuss what to add or improve in our client offerings, tackling both technical and soft skills. Every small improvement that brings us closer to a new deal matters to us. It’s not just the responsibility of the sales team – everyone can contribute.

Craftsmanship is all about continuous improvement, expanding know-how, and finding smarter ways of doing things. In our previous workplaces, we were frustrated by the lack of active support for employee development. That’s why, from the very beginning, we’ve placed a strong emphasis on education. We believe that the growth of our people strengthens the entire company, allowing us to deliver the best to our clients.

We’ll give you plenty of time and budget for your development. You can attend training sessions, go to conferences, read books, take online courses, or attend lectures. You can basically grow, even during working hours. We’ve developed a detailed growth matrix so you know exactly what you need to become an expert in your field – whether you’re moving from junior to mid-level or to senior. Around each specialization, we’ve introduced "circles," with each circle having its own leader to help guide your development. In regular one-on-one meetings, you can set goals together, deciding which trainings or certifications you should focus your energy and time on.

We don’t want to be a cold, impersonal company focused solely on financial results. More than your experience, what matters most to us is how well we’ll connect. How do you know if you’ve got Craftsman blood in your veins? You’re fascinated by BI and the world of data, that’s a given. You probably have an insatiable desire to learn new things, never miss any industry news, and constantly read, excited to discuss the latest news with your colleagues.

Don’t worry if you don’t have much experience yet. Sometimes people hesitate to reach out because they feel they don’t know enough. There’s no need for that! We’re looking for anyone who wants to achieve something, isn’t afraid of teamwork, and is eager to grow. We’re the best team, and for us, the most important thing is the chemistry between us.

We aim to be pioneers and test new trends. When a new technology emerges or someone publishes an article outlining a fresh approach, we jump in and experiment. We’ve set aside a specific budget and time to focus on these innovations. Once a week, we hold public demo meetings where people share technical presentations with one another. Every now and then, we add soft skills training – like how to handle a difficult client or improve business communication for example. Every month, we gather for what we call "TECH LUNCH," where we share the latest trends and news.

If this sounds interesting to you, don’t hesitate to reach out and join us at a Tech Lunch. Sharing knowledge is in our DNA – it’s the foundation of being a Craftsman.

We could also call the JoyFund our “good vibes fund.” Every month, there’s money in it that we can use for team activities – and there's plenty to go around!

We go to wellness centers, race go-karts, play paintball, or just head to “Kantýna” (by Ambiente) for a beer and some good food. Sometimes we spend the evening in the office playing board games, and other times we head to the cinema or theater. Every new team member has as one of their goals: organizing a party at the end of their try out period. They get to choose the activity – we’ve gone painting, wine tasting at a cellar, and even surfing at an indoor surf arena. It’s a great way to experience something unique, get to know the newcomers better, and help them integrate into the team. We enjoy spending time together and creating things – both at work and outside of it.

Joyful Craftsmen

Communication is the foundation of our company culture. It’s key to creating an environment where everyone can be themselves and express their opinions. Once a month, we hold an all-hands meeting where Tomáš Tuček and other leaders present the latest results, share updates, and reflect on what went well and what didn’t. We discuss projects, clients, and what’s planned for the coming months. Every opinion matters! We regularly gather feedback and actively work with it. Some might argue that we’d be more efficient if we talked less. We disagree. This open communication is what makes JC a friendly and authentic environment. Plus, the all-hands meeting is always a great opportunity to get together, have lunch at Kantýna, or grill something on the terrace.