Project

The Federal Police is undergoing an ambitious digital and organizational transformation. Within the Digital Transformation Office (DTO), we are contributing to more modern processes, stronger operational support, and more data-driven services. From the pillars of IT, innovation and intelligence/data, we work on stable foundations, future-oriented technologies, and better support for field services. Do you want to make an impact in an environment where digitization, legacy modernization, and social relevance converge?

The assignment consists of designing, managing, and optimizing a secure, modern, and high-performance PostgreSQL database environment within the Systems Division (DIST), with a strong emphasis on security and reliability.

The focus is on managing and optimizing PostgreSQL databases (backup/restore, monitoring, performance tuning), designing database structures, and developing data synchronization mechanisms.

The candidate also plays an active role in the backend development of applications in Python, integrates these with PostgreSQL databases, and sets up CI/CD pipelines in GitLab. Optionally, knowledge of the Elastic Stack is utilized to support monitoring and logging activities.

Mission

For this assignment, we are looking for an experienced technical profile with at least 5 years of relevant experience in database administration, specifically in PostgreSQL. The person must be able to manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases, including backup and restore procedures, monitoring and performance tuning, and designing database structures.

The assignment requires experience with Python backend programming, including developing REST APIs, and integrating these Python backend programs with PostgreSQL databases. In addition, the candidate sets up and manages CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to automate development processes.

The candidate supports development projects by designing custom database solutions (preferably with experience in microservices architectures) and provides, if necessary, support in the implementation and configuration of other DBMS systems. Optionally, knowledge of the Elastic Stack is used to support monitoring and logging activities.

Soft skills

Being methodical and precise in the work

Working accurately is essential given the critical nature of police data and the need for a secure, reliable, and high-performance database environment.

Autonomy and initiative

The candidate can work independently, propose solutions, and quickly adapt to changes in the situation.

Documenting the work performed

The analyses performed, database designs, configurations, and technical choices must be clearly, structurally, and transferably documented (reports, documentation).

Good communication

The candidate possesses good written and verbal communication skills and can participate in meetings with specialists and user representatives without issue.

Ability to work in a team, flexible working hours

The candidate can work in a team and has the necessary flexibility in working hours within an environment with multiple projects and technical dependencies.

Customer-oriented and solution-oriented attitude

The candidate is stress-resistant, creative, constructive, and solution-oriented, and works with attention to the needs of the users.

Practical

• Desired start date: 1 September 2026
• Duration: until the end of 2026 (extendable)
• Regime: full-time
• Main address: Koningsstraat, 202 A – 1000 Brussels
• Work arrangement: minimum 2 days/week presence at the office, depending on tasks and agreements with the team; telework allowed at place of residence or employer (Belgium)
• Team: multidisciplinary, mix of internal and external staff