Dec. 8, 2025

The Developer Revolution Is Here. Are You Ready? With Rudi Bauer

The Developer Revolution Is Here. Are You Ready? With Rudi Bauer

In this episode, James sits down with Rudi Bauer, someone we’ve wanted on the show for a long time.

They explore his journey from software developer to leading Europe’s largest developer community and dig into what developers really want today, how their values are changing, and what skills will shape the future of tech talent.

It is a sharp, honest look at where the market is heading and what it means for employers and candidates alike.

 

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Rudi Bauer

I was Managing Director of StepStone Austria from 2014 to the end of 2019 and also Chief Evangelist of StepStone Group from 2018 to 2020. I now have 29 years of management and leadership experience in the telecom, IT and advertising industries. In addition to my current role as CCO and Managing Director at WeAreDevelopers.com, I am also co-founder of the Vienna-based agency active concepts, focusing on corporate culture, coaching, strategy consulting and team development.