About Java District
The story behind the platform
Our Story
Java District was born from frustration. Jasper and Steven saw how the recruitment industry treats developers as products in a catalogue. Impersonal InMails, pushy recruiters and a lack of transparency. It had to change.
As Java developers themselves, they knew exactly what was broken. Companies pay €15,000+ per hire to recruiters, while developers get bombarded with irrelevant messages.
So they built Java District: a platform where developers are in control.
Our Values
Developers First
Everything starts with the developer
Every feature, every decision and every priority starts with the question: is this in the developer’s interest? If the answer is no, we don’t do it.
Honest and Direct
No hidden agendas
We say what we do and do what we say. No misleading job titles, no hidden fees, no data being sold behind your back.
Protect the Hive
We protect our community
Java District is a safe place for developers. We filter spam, protect privacy and ensure only serious companies get access.
Work Smart, Play Fair
Fair and efficient
We believe recruitment can be fair, for both sides. Transparent pricing, direct communication and no unnecessary middlemen.
java.district.* Why Java?
Java and the JVM ecosystem form the backbone of the Dutch tech industry. From major banks to innovative scale-ups: Java is everywhere.
By focusing on Java and JVM technologies (Kotlin, Scala, Spring, Quarkus and more) we can offer depth that generic platforms can’t.
Frequently asked questions
Who is behind Java District? +
Java District was founded by Jasper and Steven, two Java developers who wanted to build a fairer alternative to the traditional recruitment market.
Is Java District a recruitment agency? +
No. Java District is a platform, not an agency. We don’t mediate and don’t take commission. Developers and companies communicate directly.
How does Java District make money? +
Companies pay a fixed, transparent rate for access to the platform. For developers, Java District is completely free.