Our client, based in Brussels, is looking for an experienced PostgreSQL Specialist to design, implement, and ensure the high availability of their database environment.
Key objective: Deliver a high-performance, redundant, and fault-tolerant architecture capable of supporting critical production workloads.
Responsibilities
* Assess the current PostgreSQL architecture and define a migration plan towards high availability.
* Design and deploy an architecture incorporating load balancing and failover.
* Implement Pgpool or other suitable solutions for load distribution and fault-tolerance management.
* Optimize performance, security, and resilience.
* Document the architecture and train internal teams to ensure long-term sustainability.
Profile
* Proven expertise in PostgreSQL (installation, configuration, tuning, optimization).
* Strong skills in load balancing and high availability for PostgreSQL.
* Solid experience with Pgpool-II (or equivalents such as Patroni, HAProxy, etc.).
* Advanced Linux system administration and technical architecture skills.
* Deep knowledge of infrastructure best practices and distributed architecture.
* Ability to work independently and deliver reliable solutions quickly.
Offer
* Location: Brussels (client headquarters)
* Start date: ASAP
* Contract duration: 3–6 months (renewable)
* Work mode: Hybrid