The interview explores what’s behind the challenges of public tech infrastructure — from cybersecurity to why state systems sometimes go down during large-scale events like Eurovision or the launch of “Reserve+”. GTA UA members discuss why IT professionals choose to work on government projects despite bureaucratic hurdles — and how this work contributes to meaningful change.

What’s inside?

• the growing demand for IT talent in the GovTech sector;
• salaries and career prospects for GovTech professionals;
• why top Ukrainian IT companies joined forces to create GTA UA;
• how we aim to scale Ukrainian GovTech solutions to the global market.

GTA UA members also shared with DOU why they founded the Alliance — to represent the shared interests of the entire sector, rather than those of individual companies.

“The GTA UA will allow Ukrainian companies to engage with government institutions of other countries or international GovTech clusters. In Europe, partnerships between the public sector and GovTech associations are very common — especially when it comes to piloting new technologies or training people,” — said Oleksandr Iefremov, founder of Kitsoft.

“Since 2014, when progressive GovTech products began to emerge, they’ve often been tied to reform processes. Developing a system means helping modernize outdated state institutions — something entirely different from building a commercial fintech product. Working in GovTech, you not only make life easier for Ukrainians, but also help reform the state,” — added Maksym Korzhenevskyi, founder of MK Consulting.

At GTA UA, we believe that innovation, transparency, and collaboration are the foundation of a strong digital government. Our mission is to unite the efforts of Ukrainian IT companies, government institutions, and international partners in creating innovative, transparent, and effective public solutions, contributing to the sustainable development of Ukraine's GovTech sector and its global presence.

Read the full article on DOU (in Ukrainian).