Developing the change leaders
of the future.
Join Europe's leading digital strategy consultancy. We help global brands and fast-growing scale-ups build digital businesses, bridging the gap between strategy and execution.
Find your roleWhy join us?
We are looking for entrepreneurial top talent with a passion for digital. In return, we offer a dynamic environment where you can make a real impact from day one.
Steep learning curve
You will work on strategic C-level challenges and be responsible for your own workstreams immediately. We provide extensive on-the-job coaching, regular feedback sessions, and dedicated training weeks to accelerate your growth.
Impactful projects
We don't write reports that end up in a drawer. You will be involved in the entire lifecycle of a project — from designing a disruptive digital strategy to actually building and scaling the digital venture alongside our clients.
Unique culture & events
We work hard, but we celebrate our successes. Enjoy our legendary Friday afternoon drinks, our famous annual ski trip, summer boat tours through the Amsterdam canals, and regular team sports events.
The application process
Our process is rigorous but transparent. We want to get to know the real you, and give you the opportunity to see if our DNA matches yours.
CV Screening & Coffee Chat
- Your CV is reviewed by our team
- Coffee chat with a Sparkie to discuss the role
- Learn what makes SparkOptimus different
- Chance to ask your first questions
First round case interviews
- Three case interviews with senior Sparkies
- Tests your structuring and analytical skills
- Conceptual problem-solving assessed
- Get a feel for how we think and work
Second round case interviews
- Two final interviews with Partners
- Deep dive into strategy and execution
- Offer made if it's a match
- Join at one of our upcoming start dates
More strategic than a tech firm. More hands-on than a strategy firm.
Our approach
#1 Digital ConsultancyRanked #1 seven times — Emerce100
Certified B CorporationCertified since 2021
Leading Employer 2025Awarded to the country's top 1%
Top-executive programmesContributor at INSEAD
Top-executive programmesContributor at IMD
Business Book Awards winnerAuthor of “Disruption in Action”Culture at SparkOptimus
Our team is built on curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to making real impact. We believe diverse perspectives drive better solutions.
We celebrate all backgrounds and create space for everyone to belong.
We work together across roles, geographies, and expertise.
Every project matters. We measure success by real-world change.
We invest in your development through mentorship and training.
Hear from our team
What surprised me most was the ownership I got from day one. By month three I was leading client workstreams at one of Europe's largest retailers. The learning curve is steep — and that's exactly what you want.
Sarah van den Berg
Digital Strategy Consultant 2 years
SparkOptimus sits at a rare intersection: genuinely rigorous strategy work, combined with the ambition to actually build and implement. You don't just hand over a report — you stay until it works.
Martijn de Groot
Manager Data & AI 4 years
I joined straight from my Master's and the culture here is unlike anything I expected from a consultancy. People are direct, collaborative, and genuinely invested in each other's growth.
Emma Konings
Associate 1 year