Principal Support Engineer – Software Development – Amsterdam

Job reference number: 102197332

Join this innovative and cutting-edge organisation that designs and builds actions applications on a cloud development platform. They have more than 10,000 customers worldwide and offices in the US, EU and Australia.

Your Role

You will assist customers with in-depth technology issues that across their product line. Your tasks will largely be customer facing and will require extensive troubleshooting and analysis.  If required, some onsite work may be required.

  • Troubleshoot databases (front-end, back-end, applications) from customers and their internal departments (Sustaining Engineering, Pre-sales).
  • Create knowledge base documents and maintain the knowledge base by contributing new content throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Contribute to their support and customer success by taking initiatives to improve process, team work, and/or any other areas that would improve overall productivity.
  • Handle all customer aspects, potentially stressful situations effectively and escalate issues as appropriate.
  • Assist with any other initiatives as needed (testing new product features, helping POCs, facilitating pre-sales and sales).

Your Profile

  • 5+ years relevant experience in technical support preferably in Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence or Database Management Systems and/or as a Systems Administrator (Solaris/Unix/Linux).
  • Experience working with relational databases (not specifically as an engineer or administrator).
  • Knowledge of Business Intelligence.
  • Good Knowledge of SQL is a must.
  • Knowledge of Data Warehousing.
  • Prefer candidates with:
    • QA/testing background.
    • Certification in C++, Java, log/dump reading or Systems Administration.
    • Scripting skills in Bash, Perl, Python or MapReduce.
  • Experience with commercial enterprise software development with Java.
  • Available for occasional travel (less than 10% of the time) to support sales and POC initiatives.
  • Must be able to work alternating shifts and provide 24X7 coverage on rotating weekends.
  • Willing to learn technologies outside of current comfort zone.
  • Above average technical ability and focus/passion for technology.
  • Strong customer-service and people skills.
  • Attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and process
  • Able to organize and prioritize work in a multi-tasking environment.
  • Able to meet deadlines, follow through on commitments, and take corrective action where appropriate.
  • Able to work independently and often remotely from peers.
  • Able to work well in teams and to represent the company with customers.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • Excellent English communication skills – both written and spoken.
  • Multi-lingual in any key European or Asian language.
  • The Employer is willing to organize a visa for candidates who meet ALL the criteria.However, they would prefer to hire people who already live in Europe and are free to work in the Netherlands.