Senior Cloud & Azure SQL Database Engineer

You'll be our very first Database Engineer, the person who makes sure our data stays fast, clean and reliable while everything around it grows like crazy. Our platform is handling millions of transactions every day. As we scale, you'll be the one keeping our Microsoft SQL and Azure SQL databases secure.

You make sure data never slows us down. You'll monitor performance, automate what can be automated and keep our systems safe and steady. When a query drags or a dashboard lags, you already know where to look.

• Design and maintain scalable Azure SQL and Microsoft SQL databases that run 24/7 without drama
• Build smart backup and recovery setups
• Keep data secure and compliant, working closely with our Security Officer Timo
• Collaborate with developers in Platform, Roaming, Transaction and Smart Charging to keep data flowing smoothly between teams
• set the standard for how we structure and manage databases as we grow, Depentent on the role we do a quick introduction by phone to see if there's a match on the basics. After that you'll meet the Hiring Manager or Team Lead. We'll tell you more about Deftpower, and we'd love to get to know you as a person. For some roles you'll work on a short case. Next, you will talk to a teammate so that you can get a good feel for the role and the Deftpower. For IT roles, this is when you receive the offer. For sales and operations roles there's often a third interview to give you an even broader picture of Deftpower. Do you want to join our team as our new Database Engineer? Then we'd love to hear about you!

Do you have experience in SQL?, You're the kind of person who gets energy from clean data, fast queries and elegant systems. You like solving puzzles that no one else even sees. You thrive in a fast-growing, tech-driven environment and enjoy working with a team that values innovation, transparency and impact. At Deftpower you succeed when you combine technical expertise with curiosity and collaboration.

You'll do great here if you:

• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL and Azure SQL (cloud or on-prem)
• Know Azure PaaS inside out: tuning, scaling, automating, securing
• You like collaborating with developers and helping teams use data smarter
• You have a valid work visa for the Netherlands and can join us in Arnhem a few times a week
• You are a match with our values! Drive, Earnest, Forward thinking and Transparency., You love turning ideas into action. You take ownership, push projects forward and get energy from creating solutions that actually work in the real world.

Earnest

You do the right thing, especially when no one's watching. You're respectful, honest and reliable, colleagues know they can count on you.

Forward thinking

You're curious and not afraid to try new things. You experiment, learn fast and spot opportunities before others see them coming. Calculated risks? You're in.

Transparency

You believe sharing is power. You communicate openly, give constructive feedback and make your work visible so the whole team can grow together.

You'll have the space to build things your way. We trust you to decide what works best. You'll lay the foundation others will build on for years.

At Deftpower you'll find more than cutting-edge tech, you'll find a team that actually enjoys the ride! Colleagues say we are ambitious, friendly and flexible, with just the right amount of chaos to keep things interesting. Working at Deftpower is both rewarding and challenging. There are many moving parts, partners, suppliers, clients and we are a fast growing company that is still learning. You get support from talented colleagues, and a management team that's close, approachable and ready to roll up their sleeves. You get the space to shape your role, to take initiative, to make real decisions, test ideas and yes, sometimes break things. We call it 'learning fast'...

• Salary range: Between €6000,- and €7600,- a month
• Choose your own laptop to work with
• A flexible setup: hybrid working, short decision lines and trust
• All conditions such as holiday allowance, 25 vacation days, pension, etc.

About Deftpower At Deftpower, we're shaping the future of electric charging every single day. Our SaaS-platform helps businesses across Europe make charging simpler, smarter, and more sustainable. With AI and intelligent software, we make sure charging works seamlessly with the energy grid, creating a greener and more stable system for everyone. We're growing fast, thanks to a recent major investment, and there's never a dull moment! We're expanding, improving our technology and teaming up with companies in over ten countries.