IT Recruitment Amsterdam

We focus on the IT profiles most in demand by Amsterdam-based employers, such as developers, software testers, security specialists, IT architects, and data analysts. Whether you are looking for a single developer or building an entire IT team, we recruit IT specialists across all disciplines for scale-ups, financial institutions, corporate service providers, and government bodies in the Amsterdam region.

Software development

Java, .NET, Python, and TypeScript developers, from medior to lead. There are more developers available than two years ago, so our value lies in the selection process. We assess seniority, code quality, and domain knowledge, such as payment systems or e-commerce. This ensures you only speak with candidates who are a genuine fit.

In addition to back-end developers, we recruit front-end and full-stack developers (React, Angular, Vue), mobile developers for iOS and Android, and software testers and QA engineers. For every vacancy, we also look at the team's working methods, such as Scrum, DevOps, and CI/CD. This ensures a developer is not just a technical match, but also a cultural fit for the team.

Cloud, network, and data

Cloud engineers, network specialists, database administrators, and data engineers are the most scarce. Only 8% of working IT professionals are actively looking for other work, while more than half are open to a good opportunity (UWV, 2025). We therefore do not wait for applications, but approach these specialists directly from our network.

Think of cloud engineers with experience in Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud, and DevOps and platform engineers who manage infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform and Kubernetes. We also recruit data engineers and data scientists who build data platforms, as well as network and database administrators who monitor the stability of critical systems.

Security and architecture

Security specialists and IT architects for organizations where compliance is a high priority, such as banks, insurers, and government agencies. For these roles, we assess not only technical skills but also experience with regulations and audits.

Think of security officers, security engineers, pentesters, and CISOs, as well as enterprise, solution, and cloud architects. European regulations such as DORA for the financial sector and NIS2 for vital and important sectors are placing higher demands on cybersecurity. As a result, many organizations are looking for security and compliance expertise in a single profile.

Permanent, interim, or secondment

Not every requirement calls for a permanent hire. For projects, peak workloads, or replacement, we deploy IT professionals via interim or secondment arrangements. An interim IT professional or seconded specialist can be deployed quickly and gives you flexibility without a permanent commitment. This allows you to handle a migration, implementation, or temporary vacancy, with the option to offer a permanent position later if desired.

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IT salaries have risen faster in recent years than in other sectors. In 2025, collective labor agreement wages in the information and communication sector increased by 7.4%, compared to an average of 5.0% in the Netherlands. This was the highest increase of all sectors (CBS, 2026). A full-time employee in this sector earned an average of €5,705 gross per month in 2025, compared to €4,859 for all sectors combined (CBS, 2026).

In the Amsterdam region, salary levels for IT professionals are even higher. Vacancies for developers in Amsterdam offer an average of 6% more than the national average, and around Schiphol and in Amstelveen, that level is even higher (Indeed, October 2026). This is partly because international tech companies and financial headquarters in the region are competing for the same experienced specialists. In addition, international employers often pay salaries that align with their foreign branches, and housing costs in Amsterdam are higher than elsewhere. Candidates compare your offer to that level.

As an intermediary, we stand between the employer and the candidate. We know the expectations on both sides and look for an offer that both parties can support. This prevents a good match from falling through due to salary, and ensures the new colleague starts with a sense of appreciation.

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Anyone recruiting IT talent in Amsterdam is competing with international tech companies, scale-ups, and headquarters. In 2025, 39 new foreign companies established themselves in the region. Together with expansions of existing companies, this resulted in over 1,800 new jobs in tech and innovation (Dutch IT Leaders, 2026).

The number of ICT jobs in the Amsterdam region will continue to grow in the coming years. The demand for IT specialists therefore remains high, and employers are competing for the same scarce IT professionals.

You cannot always win against international tech companies and large headquarters on salary or brand recognition. That is why it is all about the right match. QGROUP knows the Amsterdam IT market and knows what employers are looking for. Over the years, we have also built a warm network of IT professionals: we know who is open to a move and what someone values in a new job. Because we know both sides, we quickly bring the right people together.

Tech, AI, and scale-ups in the Amsterdam region

The Amsterdam region is strong in tech and AI, life sciences, the creative industry, and climate tech. The number of new foreign establishments is decreasing, however: from 49 in 2024 to 39 in 2025 (NH Nieuws, 2026). Fewer newcomers does not mean less competition for IT talent: the international companies already established here are expanding and recruiting for the same profiles.

Financial headquarters in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is the financial hub of the Netherlands, with banks, insurers, and payment companies located in and around the Zuidas district. Their IT departments are looking for developers, security specialists, and data experts with knowledge of regulations, risk management, and payment systems. Reorganizations at banks are one of the primary causes for the rise in the number of IT professionals receiving unemployment benefits. As a result, there is more IT talent available with experience in compliance, payment processing, and large legacy environments. We know where these candidates are and approach them directly. Fintechs and scale-ups also use this approach to find experienced IT professionals with financial domain knowledge.

An English-speaking market in Amsterdam

Many IT teams in Amsterdam work in English, especially at international tech companies and scale-ups. We therefore also recruit international IT talent already living in the Netherlands. If you want to hire highly skilled migrants from outside the EU, your organization must be a recognized sponsor with the IND.

Are you looking for talent from outside the Netherlands? Through our label Qlick we help companies find international IT talent. Qlick manages the entire process from A to Z: from recruitment and selection to handling the necessary permits. This allows you to bring IT specialists to Amsterdam without having to manage the entire process yourself.

Fewer freelancers, more secondment

QGROUP expects the number of freelance positions in the Amsterdam region to decrease due to stricter enforcement regarding false self-employment. Since the beginning of 2025, the Tax and Customs Administration has resumed enforcement on false self-employment. If you work frequently with IT freelancers, we can help you remain flexible through IT secondment, for example for projects, peak periods, or temporary coverage.

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