PostgreSQL Database Administrator

Function

Our client is looking for an experienced database professional to support the evolution of a secure, high-performing data environment within a multidisciplinary technical setting. The assignment focuses on PostgreSQL administration, backend integration in Python, and the reliable operation of database systems that support critical internal applications and communication flows.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, improve, and support database integration across internal and external information and communication systems.
• Contribute to the definition of standards, guidelines, and procedures for the development and evolution of technical systems.
• Design, administer, and optimize PostgreSQL databases with a strong focus on security, performance, and reliability.
• Handle backup, restore, monitoring, and performance tuning activities for PostgreSQL environments.
• Design database structures and develop data synchronization mechanisms.
• Support development projects by delivering tailored database solutions.
• Contribute to backend development in Python and work with source code management in GitLab.
• Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines in GitLab.
• Support the implementation of additional database management systems when required.
• Optionally contribute to monitoring and logging using the Elastic Stack.

Technical Skills

• Proven experience in PostgreSQL administration and database integration.
• Strong backend development skills in Python.
• Hands-on experience with Linux environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitLab.
• Knowledge of REST web services.
• Experience with data integration and database synchronization.
• Familiarity with Elastic Stack is considered an advantage.
• Exposure to Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift is considered an advantage.
• Experience with NoSQL, key-value, document, or vector databases is considered an advantage.

Profile

• Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree in IT, or equivalent experience.
• Methodical, accurate, and able to work well under pressure.
• Independent and proactive, with a strong sense of initiative.
• Adaptable, creative, constructive, and client-oriented.
• A true team player with flexibility in working hours.
• Capable of documenting completed work clearly and thoroughly.

Practical Information

• This is a long-term consulting opportunity.
• Full-time assignment: 40 hours per week.
• Hybrid working model with on-site presence required at least two days per week, depending on tasks and in agreement with the team.
• Remote work is allowed from home within Belgium.
• Language requirements: French or Dutch, with passive understanding of the second national language preferred; English is also required.
• The assignment is within a multidisciplinary team composed of internal and external collaborators.

Contactperson & Reference

• Reference #: INW28314
• Isa Fars
• isa.fars@i4m.be