Mission Overview:
We are seeking a PostgreSQL Database Administrator/Engineer for a consultancy mission at a client site, representing Keystone Solutions. The client is undergoing an ambitious digital and organizational transformation, focusing on modern processes, stronger operational support, and more data-driven services. You will have the opportunity to make an impact in an environment where digitalization, legacy modernization, and societal relevance converge.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design, manage, and optimize a secure, modern, and high-performance PostgreSQL database environment with a strong emphasis on security and reliability.
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Manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases, including backup/recovery, monitoring, and performance tuning.
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Design database structures and develop data synchronization mechanisms.
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Play an active role in backend application development using Python, integrating with PostgreSQL databases, and setting up CI/CD pipelines in GitLab.
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Utilize knowledge of the Elastic Stack to support monitoring and logging activities as needed.
Requirements:
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Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in database management, specifically with PostgreSQL.
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Ability to manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases, including backup and recovery procedures, monitoring, and performance tuning.
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Experience in designing database structures.
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Proficiency in Python backend programming, including developing REST APIs and integrating these Python backend applications with PostgreSQL databases.
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Experience in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to automate development processes.
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Ability to design tailored database solutions for development projects, preferably with experience in microservices architectures.
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Support the implementation and configuration of other DBMS systems as needed.
Soft Skills:
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Methodical and precise in work, with attention to detail due to the critical nature of police data and the need for a secure, reliable, and high-performance database environment.
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Autonomy and initiative, with the ability to work independently, propose solutions, and adapt quickly to changes.
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Strong documentation skills for analyses, database designs, configurations, and technical choices.
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Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to participate effectively in meetings with specialists and user representatives.
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Ability to work in a team and flexibility in scheduling within a multi-project environment with technical dependencies.
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Client-oriented and solution-focused attitude, with resilience, creativity, and a constructive approach to meeting user needs.
Practical Information:
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Desired start date: September 1, 2026.
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Full-time position with a minimum of 2 days/week on-site presence, depending on tasks and team agreements; remote work allowed from home or employer address (Belgium).
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Multidisciplinary team with a mix of internal and external staff.
If you are ready to tackle technical and strategic challenges in a dynamic consultancy environment, apply today .
Duration: 01/09/2026 - 31/12/2026 4 months • (full time)
Skills required:
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Agile - Level: Confirmed - Most recent: Any time
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Ansible - Level: Junior - Most recent: Any time
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Docker - Level: Junior - Most recent: Any time
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Elastic Stack (monitoring en logging) - Level: Confirmed - Most recent: Any time
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Kubernetes - Level: Junior - Most recent: Any time
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Linux-serverbeheer - Level: Confirmed - Most recent: Any time
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NoSQL, Key-Value, Document stores en Vector DB’s - Level: Junior - Most recent: Any time
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Openshift - Level: Junior - Most recent: Any time
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PostgreSQL-databasebeheer (diepgaande ervaring) - Level: Expert - Most recent: Any time
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Python backend-programmering (REST API’s) - Level: Expert - Most recent: Any time
Language requirements:
Dutch
Level Active knowledge
English
Level Active knowledge
French
Level Active knowledge
