PostgreSQL Database Administrator
Own the performance, security, and reliability of PostgreSQL databases supporting a critical national-scale program. You will combine deep database engineering with Python integration and GitLab CI/CD automation.
CONTEXT
Our client, a major player in its sector, is entrusted with a confidential national-scale program that demands exceptional data integrity and availability. The platform relies on PostgreSQL at its core, with Python applications and automated pipelines feeding and consuming sensitive information. The organization is strengthening its database engineering practice to meet rigorous security, compliance, and reliability standards. This is a hybrid mission in Brussels, where database decisions have direct impact on public-facing services.
ACTIVITIES
- Design, implement, and maintain highly available PostgreSQL clusters.
- Optimize queries, indexes, storage, and configuration for performance.
- Implement backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Enforce security, access control, encryption, and audit requirements.
- Integrate PostgreSQL with Python backend applications.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab for database changes.
- Monitor database health, capacity, and performance.
- Collaborate with developers, security teams, and infrastructure engineers.
EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
- A stable, secure, and scalable PostgreSQL platform.
- Reduced latency and improved throughput for critical applications.
- Automated database deployments and rollback procedures.
- Strong disaster recovery readiness and compliance.
- Trusted database expertise embedded in the engineering team.
ENVIRONMENT
- Tech stack: PostgreSQL, Python, GitLab CI/CD, Linux, monitoring tools.
- Practices: database security, high availability, performance tuning, infrastructure as code.
- Methodologies: Agile, DevOps, ITIL.
- Sector: public service, national-scale program, security-sensitive systems.