SaaS database specialist
Are you looking for an exciting role where you can tackle challenging projects within a Scrum team of enthusiastic tech experts? Do you have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and a solid technical background, especially in databases and SQL? Join our SaaS platform teams, where we are committed to making significant strides in how we deliver and scale our software for our customers. As a SaaS Database Specialist, you'll impact our database management and optimization processes!
- 32-40
- Medior / senior functie
- Hbo/wo
- € 4000 - 6000
- Delft
What will you do as a SaaS database specialist?
Manage and monitor the performance of Azure SQL databases! As a SaaS database specialist, you’ll assist development teams in selecting and implementing the right database platforms, offering expert guidance throughout the process. Your role will involve analyzing database queries and recommending or making improvements to optimize performance.
You’ll take responsibility for the availability and development of our global SaaS platform, supporting the development teams in delivering and enhancing our products. This includes independently automating and optimizing existing processes to streamline operations. You will also select appropriate tools and leverage common scripting languages such as Bash and Python to enhance our systems further.
A crucial part of your role as SaaS database specialist, you will involve identifying and eliminating problems to continuously improve the security and performance of our environment, ensuring our platforms remain robust and secure. Through your efforts, you will contribute significantly to the seamless operation and advancement of our services.
Where will you be working?
In one of our SaaS platform teams at our TOPdesk headquarters in Delft! Think of a team of social technicians passionate about what they do and value open communication, including giving and receiving feedback. At TOPdesk, everyone’s voice is heard, and we believe in the power of listening to each other.
We are committed to working according to agile principles. We always have tasks related to maintenance, improvements, and working smarter. As a team, we determine what has high priority in our backlog. During our 2-week sprints, we deliver what we’ve committed to. Retrospectives keep us on our toes and guide us in making continuous improvements.
We expect you and the team to be playful but responsible with technology. In the interview, we’d want to hear what you’ve figured out and implemented tech-wise in your previous or current job.
Are you our new SaaS database specialist?
Of course, we have a wish list when it comes to our new Executive Assistant. Do you see a lot of yourself in the skills below? Don’t be too modest, and go straight to the application form!
- Several years of relevant professional work experience as a cloud engineer or in a comparable position.
- Experience in working with cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
- Experience with (setting up) Azure databases and Microsoft SQL Server.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code, such as Terraform or Puppet.
- Good knowledge of scripting languages, such as Python or Bash.
- Excellent English communication skills and you know how to lobby via conversation, supported by data.
- You enjoy the complexity of SaaS and work in a structured way with a step-by-step approach.
- You believe in teamwork.
- You don’t mind a stand-by shift (evenings or weekend) from time to time.
This is what you do it for
The nicest colleagues, a laptop, and a salary that grows with you. That is a no brainer, of course. But there’s more. Much more. In the Employee Handbook, you’ll discover all of our employment conditions.
10 to Grow
Use 10% of your work hours and a budget of 10% of your gross annual salary for personal development.
Paid parental leave
Receive your full salary for 9 weeks + 50% of your salary for 17 weeks. Why? Because parenting is hard work.
Volunteering
Simply do it during work time. Did we mention helping people is part of our DNA?
10 to Grow
Use 10% of your work hours and a budget of 10% of your gross annual salary for personal development.
Paid parental leave
Receive your full salary for 9 weeks + 50% of your salary for 17 weeks. Why? Because parenting is hard work.
Volunteering
Simply do it during work time. Did we mention helping people is part of our DNA?
The job interview process. This is how we do it!
1 You apply
You send your CV and cover letter. Within the week, you'll hear if we're going to meet.
2 Who am I speaking to?
During a phone screening interview, we’ll check if our expectations are aligned. If so, we’ll get together for the first interview.
3 First interview: culture
You'll get to know TOPdesk, and we’ll get to know you! If you have the true TOPdesk spirit, we’ll meet again for a second interview.
4 Second interview: job details
Let’s find out if your experience and skills make you the perfect fit for the job and team.
5 Contract discussion
Everyone excited? Check! Time to draw up a contract and choose your start date.
6 Welcome to TOPdesk!
Once you’ve signed the contract, we’ll arrange everything for your first day. Let the adventure begin!
Got excited?
Then send us your motivation letter and resume via the application form.
Tips for your letter? We think it’s important that you pick up new technologies quickly, that you can withstand change and that you are resistant to stress. We would therefore like to hear, by using an example, what these competencies mean for you. Of course, we are also curious to know why you respond to this position and why you would like to work at TOPdesk.