​WHAT DOES A 'GOOD' BENEFITS PACKAGE LOOK LIKE TO YOU? Recently I put together a Poll posing a question;‘What is the MOST important thing developers look for when considering new opportunities?’I a...

​ATTENTION HIRING MANAGERS - 'Unicorn' Developers can be very hard to find!When companies are scaling, finding the right people is critical to success.I speak to a lot of hiring managers who are ON...

​Developers - How much attention do you give to your Github?I speak to more & more companies who use Github as a way to judge a candidate’s relevance & skills, sometimes even before an init...

​What new skills are you looking to learn right now?Hey everyone! – just wanted to make a quick post about learning new skills and see what’s on everyone’s ‘to learn’ list right now…Speaking to new...

​Are you failing to secure the level of talent you’re looking for?Time & time again I see companies lose out on candidates because they choose other options in the market.Often companies are to...

What is the real difference between DevOps/DataOps?I'm increasingly seeing cross over between the two disciplines - why do you think this is happening?DevOps changed the way we develop software, Da...

Freelancers are often brought in either as a last resort or to fulfill a particular requirement.Something I hear a lot is “if I’m paying this much for someone, I don’t want to compromise.”This appr...

​When speaking to a lot of our clients, the same question keeps popping up...How's the Tech hiring scene looking right now in Amsterdam?Our Answer - Busy!We've been analysing why this is given the ...

​As a startup ecosystem, the Netherlands is growing rapidly and is a great place for startups from every sector imaginable. Startups created over 109,000 jobs for people in the Netherlands and 25,0...

​Some programmers still struggle to identify the extent of code reviews' value and their place within a team's workflow. However, as Devops Engineers are ultimately responsible for any production i...

​A few tips I've been given by my Network (Part 1)​I often hear from clients and candidates about customers who've fallen into a trap of knocking up big bills from not using AWS services correctly:...

​It's a very common piece of advice to give to candidates for them to'do their research'before an interview in order to prepare, but sometimes this can be a little vague and candidates don't know w...

How can a Devops Engineer save money using Azure?1 - Shutting down Azure VM’s correctly2 - Using Azure DevTestLabs effectively 1) Just like the annoying person accidentally leaving a light on (guil...

​Taking the leap and starting your freelance career is like setting up any other business, it's a time filled with excitement, but it can be daunting. You’ve made your decision for all of the right...

​Finding a new role can be stressful, whether it's born out of necessity or simply searching for that new challenge! Fortunately, an industry exists that should help this process go a little smooth...

How can you create an effective CI/CD pipeline?Devops may be one of the haziest terms in software development, but most of us agree that five activities make devops what it is: continuous integrati...

Your tech startup has just received its first round of funding and you’ve been given the go-ahead to scale. It’s the decision you and your team have been dreaming about and it’s finally here. By al...

The Negotiation Norm The negotiation stage is unarguably one of the most important parts of the application process.  As the employer, you want to be careful not to overspend or cause rifts with...

The world of freelancing is more competitive than ever, and it is becoming clear in the Netherlands that there is a supply surplus for freelance developers. You only have to look at the job boards ...

Applying for a new job? The first thing you need to do is make sure your CV stands out from the crowd.   While a well-presented CV arguably isn't as valuable as an awesome GitHub repo or smas...