Comment Go to England on a working visa (Score 1) 836
If you want to go into Europe proper, it's a little harder. I got into France in 2001, but it was during the tech-bubble, and my French company was desperate for programmers. The most difficult part is finding a company that is willing to give you a contract. It's an absolute requirement for starting the paperwork, and it's a lot of hassle for the company, as gov'ts make it difficult to hire foreigners, protectionism being as it is. Once you have the contract, things get easier, as the authorities are lenient with tech people.
The easiest way to get a contract is to start talking to any friends in Europe to see if they know anyone who's hiring.
Good luck!