PostgreSQL development overview
PostgreSQL databases built for reliability, scale and clarity
We help teams design new PostgreSQL databases or improve existing ones, with a focus on data integrity, performance and long-term maintainability.
When PostgreSQL with QalbIT makes sense
- You are building or scaling a SaaS product and need a solid multi-tenant relational database.
- Your current database struggles with performance, reporting or complex queries as data grows.
- You are planning a migration from MySQL, SQL Server or another database to PostgreSQL.
- You want a team that understands both application code and database design, not just one side.
Outcomes we typically target with PostgreSQL work
- Well-structured schemas that reflect your domain and are easier to evolve.
- Faster queries and more predictable performance through indexing and query tuning.
- Safer data with proper constraints, backups, recovery plans and security practices.
- A database that supports analytics, reporting and integrations without becoming a bottleneck.
For existing systems we usually start with a database health check and performance review, then define practical improvements that can be rolled out in phases.
Core PostgreSQL features
How we use Postgres itself.
- Relational schemas with constraints, foreign keys and check rules for data integrity.
- Indexes, partial indexes and composite keys tuned to real query patterns.
- Views and materialised views for reporting and derived data.
Scaling & performance
Keeping performance predictable as load grows.
- Connection pooling via PgBouncer or managed equivalents.
- Query analysis, execution plan review and targeted index strategies.
- Caching strategies with Redis and application-level optimisation.
Backends & data access
How applications talk to PostgreSQL.
- ORMs such as TypeORM, Prisma or Eloquent, configured for PostgreSQL.
- Explicit migrations and versioned schema changes in CI/CD pipelines.
- API-first backends (Laravel, NestJS, Node.js) designed around clean data access layers.
Operations, backups & observability
Running PostgreSQL safely in production.
- Automated backups, retention policies and recovery testing.
- Monitoring and alerting for performance, errors and storage.
- Managed PostgreSQL services on AWS, DigitalOcean and other clouds where appropriate.
Already on another database? We can run PostgreSQL alongside your existing system during migration, then cut over safely once everything is validated.