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PostgreSQL DBA Services

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PostgreSQL DBA Services

Expert PostgreSQL DBA Services for Businesses of All Sizes

PostgreSQL is one of the world's most powerful open-source relational databases — and like any enterprise database, it demands expert administration to perform at its best. Brilliance Technologies provides experienced PostgreSQL DBAs who can manage, optimise, migrate, and support your PostgreSQL environments on a project basis or as an ongoing managed service.

Whether you're running PostgreSQL on Linux servers, cloud platforms like AWS RDS, or hybrid environments, our team has the expertise to design, deploy, and maintain high-availability, secure, and performant databases at scale. We understand the nuances of open-source database administration and can help you achieve your business goals cost-effectively.

PostgreSQL 11 through 16 expertise
Performance tuning & query optimisation
High availability & replication setup
Migrations from Oracle/MySQL to PostgreSQL
Security hardening & compliance
Flexible engagement models

v9-16

PostgreSQL Versions Supported

50+

Successful Deployments

40%

Avg Query Performance Improvement

EU

Ireland & Europe Presence

Our PostgreSQL DBA Services

End-to-end expertise covering installation, optimization, high availability, migrations, security, and compliance

PostgreSQL Installation & Configuration

Professional setup and optimization of PostgreSQL environments on Linux, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure.

  • Fresh PostgreSQL installation & patching
  • postgresql.conf & pg_hba.conf tuning
  • Memory parameters optimization
  • Autovacuum and bloat management
  • Replication setup & configuration

Performance Tuning & Query Optimisation

Identify bottlenecks and accelerate your database — typical improvements of 30-60% with our tuning expertise.

  • EXPLAIN/EXPLAIN ANALYZE queries
  • Index strategy & design optimization
  • Query rewriting & CTE optimization
  • pg_stat_statements analysis
  • Connection pooling (pgBouncer/PgPool)

High Availability & Replication

Build resilient PostgreSQL clusters with automatic failover, synchronous replication, and business continuity at scale.

  • Streaming replication (primary/replica)
  • Patroni automatic failover cluster
  • PgBouncer connection pooling
  • Logical replication for selective sync
  • pg_auto_failover & Repmgr setup

Backup & Point-in-Time Recovery

Comprehensive backup strategies ensuring data safety, compliance, and rapid recovery from any disaster scenario.

  • pg_basebackup & pg_dump strategy
  • WAL archiving for point-in-time recovery
  • pgBackRest & Barman configuration
  • Encrypted offsite backup solutions
  • Disaster recovery testing & validation

Database Migrations to PostgreSQL

Professional migrations from Oracle, MySQL, and other databases with zero data loss and minimal downtime.

  • Oracle to PostgreSQL migration (ora2pg)
  • MySQL/MariaDB to PostgreSQL conversion
  • Schema & data type mapping
  • Stored procedure & PL/SQL conversion
  • ETL pipeline & validation testing

Security & Compliance Hardening

Implement industry best practices for data protection, audit logging, and regulatory compliance (GDPR, etc).

  • Role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Row-level security (RLS) implementation
  • pg_audit logging & monitoring
  • SSL/TLS encryption configuration
  • GDPR compliance & data masking

Technologies & PostgreSQL Versions We Support

PostgreSQL 11 PostgreSQL 12 PostgreSQL 13 PostgreSQL 14 PostgreSQL 15 PostgreSQL 16 Patroni Repmgr pgBouncer PgPool-II pgBackRest Barman pg_stat_statements ora2pg Logical Replication Streaming Replication AWS RDS PostgreSQL Azure Database PostgreSQL TimescaleDB

Our PostgreSQL DBA Engagement Process

We follow a structured, collaborative approach that ensures your PostgreSQL environment is optimized, secure, and aligned with your business objectives. Whether it's a one-time engagement or ongoing managed services, we keep you informed every step of the way.

Our goal is to build sustainable, scalable PostgreSQL infrastructure that grows with your business while reducing operational complexity and cost.

1
Environment Discovery

We review your existing PostgreSQL setup, version, configuration, workload patterns, backup strategy, and any known pain points or performance issues.

2
Assessment & Recommendations

We deliver a written assessment identifying performance bottlenecks, security gaps, high-availability risks, and actionable recommendations with priority levels.

3
Hands-On Implementation

Our DBA implements the agreed changes — tuning parameters, HA setup, backup strategy, migrations — with detailed documentation of every change made.

4
Testing & Validation

All changes are validated in a test environment before production. We benchmark performance before and after to quantify improvements achieved.

5
Ongoing Support & Knowledge Transfer

We provide ongoing support under a retainer agreement, or sign off the engagement with full documentation and comprehensive knowledge transfer to your team.

Why Choose Brilliance Technologies for PostgreSQL?

Open-source database specialists with proven expertise, cost savings, and enterprise-grade service delivery

Specialists in Open-Source Databases

PostgreSQL is our passion, not a sideline. We stay current with new features, best practices, and emerging use cases in the PostgreSQL ecosystem.

Migration Experts (Oracle → PostgreSQL)

We've successfully migrated dozens of Oracle and MySQL databases to PostgreSQL. We know the pitfalls and how to avoid them.

HA & Patroni Cluster Experience

We design and deploy resilient clusters with automatic failover. Your database stays online, even during planned maintenance or failures.

Cost Savings vs Oracle Licensing

PostgreSQL costs a fraction of Oracle. We help you maximize ROI by migrating workloads and optimizing your infrastructure for significant savings.

GDPR & Compliance Expertise

We implement row-level security, audit logging, and data protection measures aligned with GDPR, CCPA, and other regulatory requirements.

Flexible Project or Retainer Models

Need one-off consulting? Full-time ongoing support? We tailor engagement models to match your needs and budget.

Looking for a PostgreSQL Expert?

Whether you need a one-off health check, a full HA cluster setup, or migration from Oracle — our PostgreSQL DBAs are ready to help at competitive rates.