Axual Careers

Build the streaming platform Europe runs on

Axual is a Utrecht-based scale-up building the Kafka platform used by banks, grid operators, and governments. Hybrid roles, international team, real ownership from week one.

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Meet the team
40+
People in the team
19+
Nationalities in the team
2015
Founded in Utrecht
200 steps
From Utrecht Centraal to the office

Axual is a fast-growing scale-up that specializes in real-time event stream processing. Our solutions empower leading organizations like Rabobank, PostNL, Stedin, and Eneco to make better decisions, faster powered by live data streams based on Apache Kafka.We provide the tools, services, and infrastructure that make data accessible, reliable, and actionable in real-time. And we're just getting started.

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Why work here

At Axual you can actually make an impact

The platform runs critical infrastructure for European enterprises, but the team is still small enough that your work is visible in the product. You will help set direction rather than pick up someone else's backlog.

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International
Work with colleagues from more than 19 nationalities.

Real impact
Shape strategy and ship work that people depend on.

Inclusive
Equal opportunities for everyone.

Meaningful work
Build mission-critical systems for finance, energy, and government.

Our core values

3 things we hire for

These are some of the characteristics we value above all. We live by them, too. We’re building a platform and products we believe in, knowing that there is real value in helping people simplify data, bring more of themselves to their work, and make a difference.

Take ownership

We are accountable for outcomes, not just tasks. Initiative is assumed, not requested.

Drive to improve

We keep raising the bar on processes, products, and skills, and we expect the same from each other.

Be curious

We ask questions, chase new knowledge, and treat changing market conditions as something to understand rather than react to.

Why work here

Employees first

These are some of the characteristics we value above all. We live by them, too. We’re building a platform and products we believe in, knowing that there is real value in helping people simplify data, bring more of themselves to their work, and make a difference.

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What you get

Why join Axual?

Everything around the work, so you can focus on the work itself.

Pay and security

  • Competitive salary & performance-based increase
  • Stock appreciation rights
  • Pension plan paid by Axual
  • 25 vacation days

How you work

  • Hybrid work setup, flexibility between WFH and our modern Utrecht HQ.
  • Top-tier tools and assets MacBook Pro, home office budget, and way more
  • Flexible working hours
  • NS business card
  • HQ in the centre of Utrecht
  • Good coffee, every day

How you grow

  • Autonomy to shape your role and help make strategic decision‍
  • Personal development budget
  • Training, conferences, and certifications
  • Room to grow as the company grows

And the part that is not in a contract

  • Thursday drinks
  • Game nights, movie nights, and team outings
  • An office dog
  • Colleagues from 19+ countries
Your first contact

Meet Tessa

Axual started in 2015 with a small team in Utrecht and one goal: make data streaming simpler for enterprises. The team has grown to more than 45 people and over 19 nationalities, through one investment round. The headquarters is still in Utrecht. The customers are international.

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"Hello, I'm Tessa Looijenga, Head of People at Axual. With a background in HR and operations at Conclusion and Deloitte, I'm passionate about connecting people with the right organisations, helping them grow, and empowering them to do their best work.

At Axual, I focus on creating a safe, supportive environment where employee happiness comes first. I enjoy working here because of our innovative mindset, collaborative culture, and the people I work with every day. Let's connect."

Bert van Elburg, CEO of Axual
Our people

What the team says

“No two customer environments are alike. Each has different infrastructure, network rules, and priorities. The challenge is making the platform perform at its best in every environment. What makes the work enjoyable is that no one pretends the hard parts are easy, and an experienced colleague who has seen the problem before is usually just a desk away."

Alain Wouterlood
Cloud Operations Engineer

“We tailor the product to each client's infrastructure. Being on the operational team means optimising both Kafka and Kubernetes with colleagues who keep adapting, and finding smart solutions to complex problems."

Samuel Holmes
Platform Engineer
How we hire

4 steps only

HR guides you through every stage with clear communication and timely updates. The process is designed so you can judge us as carefully as we judge you.

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Meet the team
1
Introduction and culture-fit call
A 45-minute conversation about your experience, motivation, and how you work. Get to know us and ask us anything.
2
Assignment
Depending on the role, you may complete a practical exercise to show how your skills apply to the work. It's not a test.
3
Skills-based interview
Your chance to demonstrate the job-specific skills the role requires.
4
Meet the team in person
We feel it’s important to meet the team you will work with and get a feel of  our culture.

Join a team building a critical European Event streaming platform

Open roles are hybrid and based in Utrecht. If nothing fits today, send an open application.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to speak Dutch to work at the Axual office in Utrecht?

No. Axual works in English. The team represents more than 19 nationalities and day-to-day collaboration, documentation, and meetings are in English. Dutch is useful for life outside the office but is not a requirement for any role unless a job posting states otherwise.

What does travel reimbursement look like?

Axual provides an NS business card for travel to the Utrecht office. No private use and no car and bicycle reimbursement, unless otherwise agreed in the beginning.

What is the 30% ruling and can I get it if I join Axual?

The 30% ruling is a Dutch tax facility for employees recruited from abroad with specific expertise, allowing part of their salary to be paid as a tax-free allowance. Eligibility depends on salary thresholds, previous residence, and Dutch tax authority approval. Axual supports applications where an employee qualifies.

Does Axual sponsor visas or relocation?

If you already have a valid sponsorship in the Netherlands, we may be able to take it over. However, we do not offer relocation sponsorship for candidates moving to the Netherlands.