Since 1998, we have been helping medium-sized organizations, scale-ups and non-corporates in Amsterdam attract scarce IT talent.
We know the market, the companies, salary ranges and where to find latent talent.
Amsterdam is one of the most competitive IT job markets in the Netherlands.
Demand is high, supply is limited, and tech companies compete directly with scale-ups, consultancies, government, and international parties.
In brief:
Unemployment in IT in Amsterdam: low (approx. 3.8%)
45–50% of the working population is highly educated
Shortage in: Data, Cloud, Security, .NET, Python, and IT Management
Latent talent is approached daily by recruiters — the quality of outreach and proposition is essential
Whether it involves temporary reinforcement through interim or secondment, or the recruitment of a permanent employee, we have access to a broad network of specialists.
| Specialization | Actively job seeking | Average time vacancies remain open | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Engineers | 6–9% | 60–90 days | Fintech & scale-ups compete directly |
| Cloud Engineers | 7–10% | 50–80 days | Salary ranges vary widely |
| Security Engineers | 4–7% | 70–100 days | Candidates are approached daily |
| IT Managers | <5% | 80+ days | Culture fit and leadership style are decisive |
Our approach is personal and targeted:
Intake with hiring manager
Sharpen function, context, and culture profile
Direct search in our regional network + latent talent in Amsterdam
Pre-selection and substantive discussions by senior recruiter
Introduction of 3–5 suitable candidates
No matching software, no CV spam, no junior recruiters.
Amsterdam is one of the most competitive IT labor markets in the Netherlands. The demand for IT professionals is high — especially in data, cloud, software development and security — while only a small portion is actively job searching.
That’s why standard recruitment barely works here. Success in Amsterdam requires:
direct approach to passive talent
knowledge of salary structures and market expectations
efficient speed
a strong regional network
Iduet combines all of this into one approach.
We primarily place senior IT specialists, including:
Software Developers (.NET, Java, Python)
Cloud & DevOps Engineers (Azure / AWS / Kubernetes)
Data Engineers, Data Scientists, BI Specialists
Cybersecurity Specialists & Security Engineers
Application Management / Functional Management
IT Managers, Team Leads & Project Managers
These are precisely the roles where Amsterdam employers consistently experience scarcity.
At Iduet, we don’t employ junior recruiters or volume teams.
We don’t do CV spam or mass approaches.
Our approach is:
senior-driven
focused on expertise and personality
completely discreet
based on 25+ years of experience
predictable: 3–5 qualified candidates within 3 weeks
This makes us a boutique IT recruitment & selection partner that delivers quality.
Yes, when a role allows it.
Amsterdam is an international IT hub, so we regularly work with candidates from the EU (and sometimes beyond) and provide guidance on:
visa options
relocation
language and cultural fit
salary levels and expectations
We only do this when it aligns with the client and the team.
Through direct contact with latent talent, a large network, rapid screening and a personal approach, we can schedule interviews with qualified candidates within 14–21 days.
This significantly reduces time-to-hire in a highly competitive region.
Because we know the market inside and out and have a large, active and latent network. We know where to find the best professionals – even when they are not actively looking themselves. Therefore, we help organizations find the right match faster and better.
We operate nationwide from our office at Kennemerplein 6 in Haarlem. Feel free to contact us via info@iduet.nl or call us at +31 (0)23 512 1010. We are ready to assist you!
Iduet for temporary and permanent ICT professionals
Kennemerplein 6, 2011 MJ Haarlem
We are part of Iduet Group B.V., consisting of:
Finhire.nl – Fintech – Finance positions
Gridmasters.nl – Sustainable energy
Tomorrowsleaders.nl – Sales & marketing