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CodeGuild is the go-to network of experienced backend, frontend, and cloud engineers. With the focus on the JVM-ecosystem. 

Quickly build high-caliber teams of top-tier software developers and engineers to drive your business growth.

2014
CodeGuild was founded on the belief that tech recruitment can be different and add real value. By building a guild of top specialists, we help leading tech companies in the Netherlands grow.
1000+
We’ve made a lasting impact with over 1000+ successful placements at top Dutch tech companies.
81%
of our candidates stay with their employer for three years or more—a testament to our commitment to long-term success. And we’re proud of that!

Crafting software careers since 2014

Scala Developer Amsterdam
Build a real-time AI platform that processes 250 million events a day | Scala, Akka Streams, ZIO, Kafka, Kubernetes, GCP, Python, AI | €65.000
  • Amsterdam
  • € 65.000
Scala
Akka
Kafka
GCP
AI-tooling
ZIO
Founding Engineer London
Build embedded finance infrastructure from scratch with Unicorn-potential | Java 26, Quarkus, Google Cloud, GKE, PostgreSQL, OpenTofu | €110.000 + stocks
  • London
  • € 110.000
Java
Quarkus - CodeGuild Quarkus
GCP
PostgresSQL
Event Driven
Backend Engineer Amsterdam
Backend Engineer Amsterdam | Distributed Systems and Payment Infrastructure | €85.000 + €20.000 stock
  • Amsterdam
  • € 85.000
TypeScript
Java
Kotlin
NodeJS
Terraform
AWS
Senior Backend Engineer Utrecht
Senior Backend Engineer Utrecht | Build the financial backbone of the AI economy | Kotlin, Ktor, Kafka, Kubernetes, GCP, BigQuery, PostgreSQL | €100.000 + stock options + 5% bonus
  • Utrecht
  • € 100.000
Kotlin
Ktor
Kafka
Kubernetes
GCP
PostgresSQL
Senior Backend Engineer Amsterdam
Senior Backend Engineer Amsterdam | Build production-grade GenAI platforms with the top 5% of software engineers | Kotlin, Java, Go, K8s, Kafka, Cloud, GenAI tooling | €102.500 + permanent contract
  • Amsterdam
  • € 102.500
Kotlin
Java
Golang
AI-tooling
Kubernetes
Kafka
Cloud
Senior Backend Engineer Amsterdam
Build the data backbone behind a circular economy platform | Kotlin, Arrow, Event Driven, Redis, Azure, Terraform | €95k + bonus + remote friendly
  • Amsterdam
  • € 95.000
Kotlin
Arrow
Event Driven
Redis
Azure
Terraform

We believe in craftsmanship and partnership.

For us, recruitment is more than just a process; it’s a profession, even a craft. Our consultants speak the language of code and software and seamlessly align it with your business goals.

Thanks to our personalized approach, we’ve built an extensive network of experienced software professionals. With our unique selection process, we deliver quality on both sides.

This is how we create connections that result in lasting careers and successful collaborations.

Our mission

Making an impact by excelling in tech recruitment. We achieve this with a seamless hiring process.

We are professional, transparent, and service-oriented.

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Tech recruitment with impact

We match challenging IT roles at innovative employers with the best developers and engineers. In doing so, we focus not only on skills but also on the perfect cultural fit. This way, we create lasting impact.




The Craft of Recruitment and Selection

Recruitment and Selection is a craft that starts with in-depth knowledge of the market and the target audience. It’s about transforming that knowledge into results that exceed the expectations of both our clients and candidates. Only then can you truly add value and create impact.

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we explain our unique approach in person
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discuss your challenges internally
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you will receive a non-binding and concrete advice

FAQ

What does CodeGuild do?

CodeGuild helps tech-first companies in the Randstad hire JVM-specialized software developers and engineers (Java, Kotlin, Scala) for permanent positions, the kind who truly make a difference.


We help you hire top talent who:

• Excel technically
• Fit your company culture
• Contribute to your long-term business goals


Since 2014, we’ve placed 1000+ engineers and 81% of whom are still thriving with our clients three years later.


With CodeGuild, you save time, avoid costly mis-hires, and build an engineering team that lasts.


How do you help companies and engineers grow?

We believe that every step — whether it's a career move or hiring new talent — requires a tailored approach.


It’s about unique goals, ambitions, and preferences. And those differ from person to person, from one organization to another.


Our detailed process maps these out, enabling us to drive real, qualitative growth — for both companies and careers.


Curious about our process?
Click here » for employers
and here » for job seekers


What are the benefits of working with CodeGuild?

We have a large network of experienced professionals. Thus, we also know how to find and approach the latent group of software engineers.

Our knowledge and experience. We understand the technical depth and therefore can ask the right questions to both companies and engineers.

Our personal approach. We believe in lasting relationships and that is only possible if you prefer quality over quantity. Not a mountain of resumes, but a carefully crafted shortlist. That works well for both the client and the candidate.