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Filipino IT professionals for digital and technical teams
The Philippines has a large and mature IT-BPM ecosystem, with global capability centres and international clients. SkillShift recruits software, cloud, DevOps, data and QA professionals used to working in English-language, internationally distributed teams.
Depending on the role and the employer's preference, an IT professional can relocate to the Netherlands or Belgium, or continue working from the Philippines within a BPO structure.
Why the Philippines for this sector?
Mature IT-BPM ecosystem
The Philippines has a well-developed IT-BPM sector with global capability centres for international companies.
Experience with international clients
Many professionals have experience in teams working directly for international clients.
English-language work environment
IT teams generally work in English, easing integration with international teams.
Experience with distributed teams
Many candidates already have experience with remote or distributed collaboration with teams outside the Philippines.
Role profiles
- Software engineers
- Frontend developers
- Backend developers
- Full-stack developers
- Cloud professionals
- DevOps professionals
- Data professionals
- QA professionals
- Systems administration
- IT support
- Cybersecurity, where genuinely recruited
What we assess
- Technology stack
- Actual projects
- Architecture
- Cloud experience
- CI/CD
- Portfolio
- Git/code where useful
- Certifications
- English-language ability
- Experience with distributed teams
How SkillShift supports
- Feasibility assessment
- Recruitment and sourcing
- Screening and technical interviews
- Documentation
- Permits
- DMW documentation and pre-departure requirements
- Relocation
- Optional housing
- Onboarding
- Aftercare
Which parts SkillShift carries out depends on the agreed scope of service.
Bring them to Europe, or let them work from the Philippines?
Not every IT role requires relocation. For some teams, a BPO structure, where the professional continues working from the Philippines, can be a suitable alternative to direct relocation.
DMW documentation and pre-departure requirements
When an IT professional relocates to the Netherlands or Belgium, the Philippine DMW documentation and pre-departure requirements must also be completed alongside the European permit.
Netherlands and Belgium
Working in the Netherlands or Belgium
The available route depends on the country, the role and the applicable permit framework. SkillShift assesses each vacancy individually.
NETHERLANDS
Netherlands
For IT roles that meet the requirements, the Highly Skilled Migrant scheme can offer a route. SkillShift is itself an IND recognised sponsor, which can simplify this.
BELGIUM
Belgium
The applicable permit route is assessed per IT vacancy and whether the stated requirements are met.
Frequently asked questions
Does every IT role qualify for the Highly Skilled Migrant scheme?
No. This depends on the role requirements, salary and whether the applicable conditions are met. SkillShift assesses this per vacancy.
Is SkillShift an IND recognised sponsor?
Yes, SkillShift is an IND recognised sponsor, which can simplify the Highly Skilled Migrant route when the client itself is not one.
Does an IT professional always have to relocate to the Netherlands or Belgium?
Not necessarily. For some roles, a BPO structure, where the professional works from the Philippines, can be an alternative to relocation.
Which IT disciplines does SkillShift recruit for?
Including software engineering, cloud, DevOps, data, QA and IT support, depending on the vacancy.
We are a staffing or secondment provider. Can SkillShift support us too?
Yes, in most cases we can. A staffing or secondment structure is usually more complex than direct employment because the employment relationship, client agreements, immigration route and Philippine DMW documentation and pre-departure requirements must fit together correctly. SkillShift assesses the proposed structure in advance and can help set up and coordinate the process where it is legally and practically feasible.
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Looking for this type of professional?
SkillShift assesses the vacancy, sector-specific requirements and the applicable route before recruitment starts.