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Developer Wanted: Rust, PHP and/or JavaScript

Fien de Boer
Sponsored | 2026-09-30

Are you a student in Amsterdam looking to earn some extra money? Come work at Genkgo for one or more days a week! You’ll work on a large codebase and have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects. For 17 years, Genkgo has been developing software for associations across the Netherlands. Our system applications are written in Rust, the SaaS backend in PHP, and the front end uses HTML/CSS/JavaScript. We also have an app built with JavaScript, Java, and Swift. Our software is used by more than 800 associations across the Netherlands. You can learn more at verenigingenweb.nl.

Board 28 is looking for you!

Maya Dorresteijn
2026-09-15

Are you curious about a board year?

Are you considering taking on a board role next year but aren’t quite sure if it’s for you? Or do you want to find out what a board year actually involves and what it can offer you? Either way, we’re happy to help!

For a full explanation of the application process or if you just want to learn more about what a board year entails, be sure to check out svia.nl/bestuurinteresse! If you’re interested in a board year, send an email to soco@svia.nl.

Meet-the-Master

Maya Dorresteijn
2026-09-08

The FNWI Meet-the-Master programme is looking for master’s students who would like to share their programme and experiences at the UvA with prospective master’s students.

There are two ways in which students can help: UniBuddy – through an online chat platform, students answer questions from prospective master’s students. This is flexible and can be done at times that suit the student.

How to make a lasting impression: Hiring Edition

Fien de Boer
Sponsored | 2026-09-07

You only get one first impression. Make it count.

In this crash course, you’ll learn how to stand out during the hiring process. Get practical tips you can apply right away, whether you’re just starting your job search or already deep into the application process. Bit AI & Innovation trainees will also be there to share their own experiences and insights.

Join the UvA Create a Course Challenge 2026

Mina Ruiten
2026-09-02

What course do you miss in the UvA curriculum? With the Create a Course Challenge UvA students are challenged to submit an idea for a new course. The best idea will be developed into an elective open to all UvA students in collaboration with the Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies. The deadline is 6 October 23.59.

Become a Community Coach at Bit Academy!

Fien de Boer
Sponsored | 2026-08-30

Bit Academy is looking for developers (in training) who enjoy helping adults learn how to code online as a community coach. You can choose to work a fixed morning, afternoon, evening, or full day each week.

At Bit Academy, they work together with the business community to train the programmers of the future, with a strong focus on peer-to-peer education, learning by doing, and autonomy. Their close collaboration with businesses ensures that the education stays up to date.

Alice & Eve 2026 - Poster Contest

Maya Dorresteijn
2026-07-02

In October, the Alice & Eve organizing committee is hosting a poster contest, with great prizes, for women in computer science!

Alice & Eve is a free one-day workshop celebrating women in computing. This year the event takes place on 20 October 2026 at Neude11 Utrecht Public Library in Utrecht and features inspiring keynote talks, a poster contest, and an exhibition honouring remarkable women in the field: https://alice-and-eve.github.io/2026/.

BiBB Career Day on November 25, for students with a science or technical background

Nolan Hilbers García
2026-06-10

On November 25, Bèta in Bestuur & Beleid (BiBB) is hosting a career day at Sociëteit De Witte in The Hague. The event is intended for master’s students, PhD candidates, and postdocs with a science or engineering background.

Many science students do not immediately see policy, administration, or politics as a logical career path. Yet, thanks to their analytical skills and technical knowledge, they are well-equipped to contribute to societal issues such as climate, energy, digitalization, health, and safety.

Pydata volunteering promotion

Mina Ruiten
2026-06-09

PyData Amsterdam is looking for student volunteers for the conference this September! 🐍

As the biggest Python conference in town, it’s a massive opportunity to network and learn. Plus, if you volunteer, you score a free full conference ticket for the days you aren't working. 🎟️🙌

Spots fill up quickly, so if you want to get involved, sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxfO1AwuHH5ZY4X7mPw3Cqmit7IfoJ6UPDTqYphrRKLgpY2Q/viewform

Student assistants for IguideME: working together to make education smarter

Mina Ruiten
2026-06-05

IguideME is currently looking for several student assistant developers to start immediately. IguideME is an educational tool developed within the faculty. In the coming academic year, this tool will be used more widely in new courses and expanded with new features. The aim of this expansion is to further improve the educational experience for students and lecturers.

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Activity overview

VIA-WEEK: Overview

still 5 hours

Sun 4 oct (0:00) - Sat 10 oct (23:59)
Science Park

VIA-WEEK has started again and this week is all about fun activities and meeting new people! Do you feel like discovering your creative side?🎨 Or would you rather show off your dance moves?💃🏼🕺🏼 There’s something for everyone!

Will we see you there?

VIA-WEEK: Challenges

still 1 week

Mon 5 oct (9:00) - Fri 16 oct (23:59)
Science Park

It's almost that time again, time for the annual VIA-Week Challenges! You can find the challenges and more information at tm.svia.nl, where you'll also discover how you can get a head start in the race for the victory next week!

VIA-WEEK: Walibi Fright Nights

still 4 hours

Saturday 10 oct 10:00 - 23:00
Spijkweg 30, 8256 RJ Biddinghuizen

Do you love amusement parks and aren’t easily scared?🎢 Then we have the perfect activity for you!🌟

Come get spooked at Walibi Fright Nights on Saturday, October 10.😈🎃 We’re all going to make it a terrifying day👻. We’ll have access to the park starting at 10:00 a.m., so you can take your time exploring everything. At 6:00 p.m., all hell breaks loose and you won’t be safe anywhere😱.

Don’t miss this unforgettable...

Online game night

in 43 minutes

Saturday 10 oct 20:00 - 23:00
svia.nl/discord

Come play games with your fellow students every Saturday night starting at 8 p.m.! Everything from Counter Strike to Minecraft will be played. It's the perfect way to get to know your fellow students better!

Just go to https://svia.nl/discord to join.

Do you have an idea for an activity?
Send an e-mail to the Activitycommittee.

Vacancies

Developer Wanted: Rust, PHP and/or JavaScript

Genkgo, part-time

Are you a student in Amsterdam looking to earn some extra money? Come work at Genkgo for one or more days a week!

You’ll work on a large codebase and have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects. For 17 years, Genkgo has been developing software for associations across the Netherlands. Our system applications are written in Rust, the SaaS backend in PHP, and the front end uses HTML/CSS/JavaScript. We also have an app built with JavaScript, Java, and Swift.

Open sollicitatie afstudeerstage

Chipsoft, full-time

Ben jij enthousiast over programmeren? Werk je thuis al aan eigen projecten of vind je het leuk om nieuwe technologieën uit te proberen? Dan hebben wij een plek voor jou! Voor onze vestigingen zoeken we gemotiveerde stagiairs met een passie voor technologie.

Junior/Medior Data Engineer – Finance

WEBB Traders, full-time

Job description

Who are we
WEBB Traders is a fast-growing, global proprietary trading company, driven by data and technology. We act as a market maker, using our own capital to trade on global stock and derivatives exchanges. By leveraging a large network of interdealer brokers and the latest advancements in electronic trading technology, we add liquidity to the financial markets specialised in cash equity and derivatives.

Since our very first trade in 2009, WEBB’s headquarters have been based in Amsterdam, nowadays supported by a strong presence in Paris. With our 70 employees of over 25 different nationalities, we are united in our great ambition to grow WEBB into a global leader in arbitrage and liquidity.

Join us to accelerate your career in the unique trading culture of openness, community, enjoyment, and boundary-free entrepreneurship.

Ready to take the first step toward your data engineering career?
WEBB Traders is looking for a Master’s graduate to join our Control Department as a data engineer, with a focus on finance. You’ll play a key role in elevating our finance functions while transforming how we use data to drive financial insights and decision-making.
Apply now and seize this unique opportunity to turn data into impact!

Your role
• Build data processing pipelines to automate processes and build dashboards
• Support trading, finance and our management team in making better decisions
• Visualise key finance indicators for management and regulators.
• Monitor continuous improvements and send automated alerts to e.g. trading, finance and our management team.

Community coach

Bit Academy, part-time

About the job

We zoeken developers (in opleiding) die het leuk vinden om een (vaste) ochtend, middag, avond of dag in de week volwassenen online te helpen leren programmeren als community coach.Bij de Bit Academy leiden we samen met het bedrijfsleven de programmeurs van de toekomst op, met een sterke focus op peer-to-peer onderwijs, leren door te doen en autonomie . De nauwe samenwerking met het bedrijfsleven zorgt ervoor dat het onderwijs up-to-date blijft. De studenten zijn gemotiveerd om elke dag een beetje beter te worden en hier helpen wij ze bij. Wanneer zij klaar zijn met de Bit Academy kunnen zij met vol vertrouwen een start maken aan hun carrière.