Why does fintech need juniors when there is AI? The 5-year experience of Laboratory 2.0

As the IT job market becomes increasingly demanding for newcomers and neural networks are perceived as a threat to junior specialists, Svoi.ru shares the experience of its Laboratory 2.0 educational program. Over its five-year history, the internal three-month bootcamp has proven that AI can serve not as a replacement for developers, but as a tool to accelerate their professional growth. The article details the mechanics of personnel training: from offering jobs on the first day of training to methods of transforming beginners into middle and senior-level specialists. The author analyzes employee retention and turnover statistics, demonstrating the effectiveness of investing in in-house training. This case study shows that a systematic approach to onboarding and the integration of modern technologies can effectively solve the shortage of qualified personnel in the fintech sector, turning education into a catalyst for business development.