Tech Lead: Windows & SQL Server Platform

NN Group; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NN Group's Managed IaaS division seeks a Tech Lead for Windows & SQL Server to guide a ten-person team, set direction, and translate strategy into practical solutions. You will bridge engineers, Product Owners, and Architects while staying technically hands-on.

You will drive automation, improve stability, security, and performance, contribute to ADRs, and ensure quality through reviews. Fluent English required; Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as Senior/Lead Engineer or SQL Server Administrator.
• Deep knowledge of Windows Server environments and SQL Server.
• Experience with automation, scripting and standardization.
• Able to coach and guide engineers and communicate technical decisions clearly.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD, or Infrastructure-as-Code is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical direction and roadmap for Windows and SQL Server services.
• Translate architectural decisions into practical solutions for the team.
• Support architecture decisions with technical insights and ADRs.
• Drive automation, standardization, and continuous improvement.
• Improve operational stability, security, and performance of Windows/SQL Server environments.

Skills

Windows Server

SQL Server

Automation

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in IT/CS

Tools

PowerShell

Ansible

Python

YAML

Azure DevOps

Job description

NN Group's Managed IaaS division seeks a Tech Lead for Windows & SQL Server to guide a ten-person team, set direction, and translate strategy into practical solutions. You will bridge engineers, Product Owners, and Architects while staying technically hands-on.

You will drive automation, improve stability, security, and performance, contribute to ADRs, and ensure quality through reviews. Fluent English required; Dutch is a plus.