Software Engineering Consultant (2026 Graduate)

Netlight; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring program

Coaching and EDGE networks

Transparent salary model

Job summary

Netlight Amsterdam is looking for soon-to-be graduates with a Master’s in Computer Science, IT, or a related field to join as consultants. You’ll tailor roles to fit your strengths, interests, and market demand, working on projects across Fullstack, Backend, Data, Cloud, Architecture, Web Development, DevOps, and more.

Fluency in English and Dutch is required, and you should be Amsterdam-based or willing to relocate.

Qualifications

• Soon-to-be/recent graduate with a relevant Master’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, or similar.
• Full business-level fluency in English and Dutch.
• Hands-on industry experience through internships or working student roles in Software Engineering with modern technologies.
• Based in or around Amsterdam (or willingness to relocate).
• Possibility to shape and grow with one of the most successful tech consultancies in Amsterdam.
• Diverse client landscape and exciting projects with room for professional development.
• Access to an international network of 2,000+ talented individuals.

Responsibilities

• Shape your own career path by selecting clients and roles based on strengths.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to deliver software solutions across multiple tech domains.
• Benefit from mentoring and coaching as you grow within an international, diverse environment.

Skills

Bilingual English/Dutch

Software Engineering

Amsterdam-based

Education

Master's degree in CS/IT

Job description

Netlight is an international digital consulting firm, helping leading companies to succeed in the digital landscape, from advice to implementation. Our service contains the collective intelligence of more than 2000 consultants offering a comprehensive range of digital services, from strategy to technology. Co-creating the future today, since 1999.

Netlight has been awarded several times for profitable growth and management, as a top employer, and for our engagement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Located in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Oslo, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Munich, Hamburg, Berlin, Frankfurt, Zurich, Cologne, Amsterdam, Madrid, Toronto, London and Vienna.

Join the Netlight Amsterdam team as a consultant and be a part of shaping the software products and technical solutions of today and tomorrow alongside your colleagues and clients. Our focus is not just on the digital product, but also on the team and the business. You'll have the ownership to carve your own career path, choosing from a range of clients and roles based on your personal experience, strengths, interests, and market demand. Our projects encompass a wide technical spectrum, including Fullstack Development, Backend, Data Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Architecture, Web Development, DevOps, and more. Instead of predefined roles, we tailor positions to fit individuals. At Netlight, you define your career path, clients you engage with, your role (based on your strengths, interests, and experience), and your connections with mentors, coaches, EDGE networks, and social circles. The possibilities are endless. Come build the future with us at Netlight.

• Soon-to-be/recent Graduate (2026) with a relevant Master’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, or similar
• Full business-level fluency in English and Dutch
• Some hands-on industry experience through internships, working student roles or full-time in Software Engineering with modern technologies, (e.g. Fullstack Development, Backend, Data Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Architecture, Web Development, DevOps, or similar)
• Based in or around Amsterdam (or willingness to relocate)
• Possibility to be part of shaping and growing one of the most successful tech consultancies in the industry in Amsterdam
• Diverse client landscape, incl. some of the most innovative tech companies & exciting projects with lots of room for professional development
• Access to an international network of 2,000+ highly talented individuals
• An experienced mentor and a professional coach to guide you throughout your career
• An international & diverse working environment with a central and modern office space
• Competitive and transparent salary model with equal pay regardless of the assignment, biannual salary reviews, and attractive benefits

Netlight strives to be a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive organization. Regardless of who you are, what personality, background, and experience you have, you enrich our culture through your values. Netlight’s purpose is to unleash full potential, realize great careers, and fulfill personal growth. To achieve this, we have a highly engaged network organization, where every employee gets a mentor, delivery coach and personal communities. The key to our continued success is trust and personal responsibility, diverse experiences, challenging opportunities and developing from personal values. Every Netlighter is an active part of building and shaping this culture, which leads to a clear correlation between personal growth and the growth of Netlight.

READY TO SHAPE THE FUTURE WITH US?

If we find that your profile matches what we are looking for, you will hear from us within two weeks of applying.

Kindly note that proficiency in both Dutch and English is required to be considered for this position.

We will get in touch within two weeks if we find that your profile and experiences are a match beyond the qualifications at this time.