Fulltime/Parttime Position - Database Technology Writer

Are you proud of working on an independent open-source software? Are you passionate about using and comparing database management systems for data analytics applications and writing(!) about it? Do you enjoy the divers tasks and the flexibility of working in a small team? Read on.

Who we are and what we do​

MonetDB Solutions is a Dutch database technology development company located in Amsterdam. Our main product is the open-source analytical database management system MonetDB. At MonetDB Solutions, a small core-team of MonetDB developers continuously work on expanding MonetDB’s features and improving its performance for new applications and hardware, while providing support services to the commercial users.

 

MonetDB is the pioneer in columnar database management technologies. The design and development of MonetDB were started in 1993 by the researchers of the national research institute for mathematics and computer science of the Netherlands (CWI). In 2013, the originators of MonetDB established the company MonetDB Solutions to bring the software to the commercial market and continue its development. Today, MonetDB is being used in the mission-critical applications of Fortune 500 companies, from health care systems to network security monitoring, from asset management to market analysis and predictions.

Your impact​

As an adventurous Database Technology Writer, you will work with our engineers team and database users to improve our documentation and increase awareness and understanding of the MonetDB portfolio. You will work on a range of activities including but not limited to:

 

  • MonetDB documentation
    • Write high-impact documentation for all parts of the data science and data engineering lifecycle (revision and improvement of the overall structure)
    • Edit content contributed by those working in database engineering and the wider field, for technical accuracy
    • Create user-oriented tutorials (both textual guides and short video tutorials)
  • Technology articles for our community of database users, research partners and future collaborators
    • Design, conduct and report benchmark comparisons between MonetDB and competing DBMSs
    • Develop "How to" guides for use of MonetDB features
    • Draft use case white papers
  • Social media
    • Create engaging posts
    • Create scripts and storyboards for videos
    • Work with engineers to shape messaging and strategy
    • Bring your own creative ideas ;)

What we look for

We get excited when we meet people with the following skills and attributes:

 

  • Creativity
  • Excellent written and verbal English skills
  • Technical background to allow for quick learning and understanding of bleeding-edge big data tools
  • Good knowledge of SQL and relational databases
  • Obsession with technical accuracy and attention to detail
  • Experience with DBMS benchmarks
  • Experience with operating systems (e.g. Linux, Mac OS and Windows)

 

Bonus skills

 

  • Knowledge of user experience basics and an eye for design
  • First language English users or equivalent
  • Video editing experience

Your benefits

At MonetDB Solutions, you will learn additional skills, “secrets” and experiences from the world-renowned database researchers and developers.

 

We offer a competitive salary, and more importantly, we offer a work environment with much freedom to explore and demonstrate your creativity. If database system innovation appeals to you, if you have the drive to turn scientific ideas into industrial-level products, MonetDB Solutions is THE place to be.

 

Additional benefits:

 

  • Paid illness leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • End-of-the-year bonus
  • Annual vacation bonus
  • Company pension plan
  • Personal development fund
  • Business travel accident insurance
  • Life, accident and disability coverage
  • Parttime/fulltime, 24 - 40 working hours per week
  • Flexible office hours and possible to partially work-from-home
  • Office – home travel compensation
  • Work-at-home compensation

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

MonetDB Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome applications from any gender and those who would bring additional diversity in culture.

 

Our in-house language is English. You will work at our offices in Amsterdam.

Apply Today

Send your information and CV to: jobs at monetdbsolutions dot com

 

NOTE: to apply this position, you are an EU citizen or possess a valid work permit for the European Union. Visa sponsorship is not available.