Hire Java developers in the Netherlands.
Java runs the core systems of banks, insurers, logistics and scale-ups in the Netherlands, so good Java developers have plenty of choice. We recruit Java and Kotlin developers for permanent roles who build and own backend systems in production, from medior to lead.
Short answer: Chase IT Recruitment recruits Java developers for permanent roles in the Netherlands. You work directly with the founder, we have 25,000+ active engineers in our network and you only pay when someone starts: 20% of the gross annual salary for an exclusive assignment and 23% if you also work with other agencies, with a free replacement within 100 days.
No cure, no pay. Free replacement within 100 days. Permanent hires only.
Why hiring Java developers is hard
Almost every larger company in the Netherlands has Java in its stack. That makes the market wide but crowded: strong Java developers are approached by consultancies, banks and scale-ups at the same time.
Many CVs list the same keywords: Java, Spring Boot, microservices, Kafka. What separates candidates is what they built and maintained themselves, and how they handled scale, data and failures in production.
Many international companies look for Java developers who work in English. That widens your pool, but you then compete with every international employer in the country.
What a Java developer earns in the Netherlands
Gross annual salary for a permanent role, excluding the 8% holiday allowance and bonus. Updated October 2026, based on our own vacancy data and public salary guides. Also available as open data.
| Level | Range | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Senior | €56,000 to €75,000 | €66,000 |
Fee example: at a salary of €66,000 our fee is €13,200 for an exclusive assignment (20%) or €15,180 non-exclusive (23%), only once the engineer starts.
From intake to start
- Intake. What should this person have achieved after a year, which skills are truly needed, and does the budget match the market.
- Search. We approach Java developers personally in our network of 25,000+ active engineers, including people who are not looking.
- Shortlist. Only engineers our founder Chavez Peters has spoken to personally, with a written profile and their terms.
- Hire. We support the offer and the counter-offer. You only pay once someone starts.
Questions
What does it cost to hire a Java developer through an agency?
At Chase IT 20% of the gross annual salary for an exclusive assignment and 23% if you also work with other agencies. No cure, no pay and no upfront fees. For a senior Java developer at a salary of €66,000, that is €13,200 for an exclusive assignment.
What does a Java developer earn in the Netherlands?
A senior Java developer earns €56,000 to €75,000 gross per year, excluding the 8% holiday allowance (Chase IT Salary Report 2026, updated October 2026).
Can I hire a Java developer on a contract through Chase IT?
No. We only recruit for permanent roles, so the developer joins your payroll. For short-term capacity a contractor or secondment agency is the faster route.
Java or Kotlin?
Most Kotlin backend developers came from Java and can work in both. If your codebase is Kotlin, ask for real Kotlin work in production, not only interest.
Do you also recruit Java developers who only speak English?
Yes, if your team works in English. We place engineers who live in the Netherlands or want to work here, in permanent roles.
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Hiring Java developers in the Netherlands?
Book 15 minutes with Chavez. You will get an honest view of the market for your role, what it costs and whether we know the right people.