SQL Developer
DHL · Haarlem
Join us at Hillebrand Gori – a company of DHL Global Forwarding
Introduction
Being specialized in alcoholic beverages, we offer a full range of transportation services and options, from full container loads to groupage shipments, from large volumes of bulk wine to small consignments via airfreight. Our logistics services allow our customers to transport exactly what they want, when they want, in a cost-effective way.
To support our continued growth and digital transformation, we are expanding our software development team with a T-SQL developer with C# or C++ knowledge. In this role, you will join our software development department of 35 professionals covering analysis, development, and testing. You will work on our main transport management system, helping us make the application future ready, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions The team is highly autonomous and works closely with Product Owners to build in-house, business-driven applications.
Our architecture is API first and cloud native, using Angular and Microsoft Azure, with Apigee for API management and Okta for identity and access management. We are currently migrating our transport management system to this architecture.
Why work at Hillebrand Gori?
With great pride, we can say that Hillebrand Gori is the largest beverages logistics company in the world. Founded in 1844, we are active in over 90 countries. Our success is built on the dedication of our people. While we operate globally with more than 2,200 employees, our IT department is largely located in The Netherlands but also has a presence in Italy, France and India. Within our department around 15 different nationalities work together.
We believe that “Our people and our reputation are our greatest assets.” You will work in an environment where you can make impact, influence strategic technology decisions, and grow both personally and professionally.
Are you looking for a role where you can apply deep T-SQL development expertise, shape technical architecture, and deliver direct business value? Then we’d like to meet you.
What will you do?
- Design, Develop, and maintain the T-SQL code within the MS SQL server environment, ensuring high performance, data integrity, and security
- Write complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions for data extraction and manipulation
- Optimize database performance through indexing strategies and query tuning
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
- Write and maintain technical documentation
What do we expect from you?
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in MS SQL server development
- Experience with version control systems (Git)
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Extra; Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure) or willing to learn
- Good command of the English language (spoken and written)
Currently living in The Netherlands within a normal commute of Haarlem
Preferred qualifications
- Proficiency in C# for REST API development OR C++ for front-end application development
What can you expect from us?
- A salary tailored to your qualities and experience
- A contract for 40 hours
- Reimbursement for travel expenses, work from home allowance and internet allowance
- Pension scheme with BeFrank
- Flexible working hours and possibility to work from home
- Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities to realize your ambitions in an international environment
- An informal working environment with innovative colleagues who strive for the very best
- You can work independently and make us better with your own input
- Professional training
- a fun place to work, with room for recreation; weekly and monthly drinks, quarterly company meet-ups, regular company festivities
- Work for an organization certified as Great Place to Work 2026