Technical Lead Windows & SQL Server

Are you an experienced technical leader who thrives in complex infrastructure environments automation and guiding engineering teams We are looking for a Tech Lead for our Windows & SQL Product Team within Managed IaaS someone who combines technical vision with hands-on expertise decisiveness and strong collaboration skills.
In this role you will be the technical driver of the team. You will help define the technical direction ensure clear architectural decisions and translate strategic objectives into practical solutions. You will act as the link between engineers Product Owners Domain Architects and other Tech Leads. At the same time you will remain sufficiently involved in the technical details to maintain technical credibility effectiveness and expertise.

What you are going to do
As a Tech Lead Windows & SQL Server you will provide technical direction for the development management and ongoing modernization of our Windows Server and SQL Server platforms. You will ensure that solutions are robust secure scalable and future-proof.

Key responsibilities:

• Define the technical direction and roadmap for Windows and SQL Server services within Managed IaaS together with the team
• Translate architectural decisions into practical and executable solutions for the engineering team
• Support the Domain Architect with the technical insights required to make well-founded architectural decisions
• Take ownership of technical decision-making within your domain and prevent unnecessary project delays caused by uncertainty
• Contribute to Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) Solution Intents and other technical documentation
• Safeguard technical quality through reviews standards and best practices
• Support engineers in resolving complex technical challenges without taking ownership away from the team
• Drive automation standardization and continuous improvement
• Help improve operational stability security performance and lifecycle management of Windows and SQL Server environments
• Represent the team in technical forums and ensure clear communication back to the engineers

Technical focus areas

In this role you will operate at the intersection of Windows Server SQL Server automation and enterprise infrastructure. Areas of focus include:

• Windows Server administration lifecycle management hardening and troubleshooting
• SQL Server administration performance tuning security backup & recovery and High Availability
• Active Directory Group Policy DNS DHCP and related Microsoft infrastructure components
• Automation using PowerShell Ansible YAML and where relevant Python
• Desired State Configuration (DSC) standardization and security baselines
• CI/CD Azure DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code principles
• Monitoring performance optimization and incident/problem management
• Collaboration with application teams infrastructure teams security specialists architects and operations teams

What we offer you
NN invests in an inclusive inspiring work environment and in skills and competences for the future. We match this with employee benefits that are in line with what is needed today and in the future. This way we offer our employees the opportunity to get the best out of themselves. We offer you:

• Salary between 6378 and 8504 based on 36 hours depending on your knowledge and experience
• 13th month and holiday allowance are paid with your monthly salary
• 27 vacation days for a 5-day working week and three Diversity Days
• A modern pension administered by BeFrank
• Plenty of training and learning opportunities
• NS Business Card 2nd class which gives you unlimited travel also privately. Do you prefer to travel with your own transport Then you can declare the kilometers travelled
• Allowances for setting up your home office and for internet use

Who you are
We are looking for someone who is technically strong and able to inspire and guide others. You do not need to solve every problem yourself but you know how to challenge coach and provide direction to engineers. You create clarity bring structure and help the team make timely well-founded technical decisions.
You:

• Have extensive experience as a Senior Engineer Lead Engineer SQL Server Administrator Windows Engineer or a comparable role
• Possess deep knowledge of Windows Server environments and solid knowledge of SQL Server
• Understand enterprise infrastructure and are comfortable working in complex IT landscapes
• Have experience with automation scripting and standardization
• Can clearly explain technical decisions to engineers architects and stakeholders alike
• Are decisive and know when to dive deeper align with others or provide direction
• Encourage collaboration knowledge sharing and collective ownership
• Have a strong focus on security compliance stability and operational excellence
• Communicate effectively in English; Dutch is considered a plus for collaboration within the Dutch business context

As a Tech Lead you will ensure that the Windows & SQL Server team not only delivers stable services today but is also prepared for the future. You will bring technical clarity accelerate decision-making and help the team grow in quality autonomy and ownership.
In doing so you will play a key role in further professionalizing automating and modernizing our Managed IaaS services.

• Bachelors or Masters level working and thinking ability preferably in IT Computer Science or a comparable technical field
• Several years of experience managing Windows Server and/or SQL Server environments in an enterprise setting
• Strong knowledge of PowerShell; experience with Ansible Python YAML or other automation tooling is an advantage
• Experience with Azure DevOps CI/CD or Infrastructure-as-Code is an advantage
• Knowledge of ITIL processes and experience working within controlled enterprise environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with coaching mentoring or technical leadership within an engineering team

Who you will work with
You will join our MIaaS department and will be part of the MIaaS Windows & SQL team in The Hague. A team of ten passionate Windows and SQL specialists who enjoy solving technical challenges and helping each other succeed. Whether its maintaining critical services improving automation or working on new technologies youll be surrounded by experienced colleagues who are happy to share their knowledge. The team consists of engineers working from NNs main office in The Hague and digital Hub in Prague.

Any questions
Do you have any questions about the position or the process Then contact Elmira van der Schee (Talent Acquisition Specialist) via .