Database Performance Specialist

TL;DR

Database Performance Specialist: Optimizing SQL infrastructure for a high-growth security platform with an accent on query performance, schema design, and database scalability. Focus on identifying bottlenecks, implementing robust architectural solutions, and ensuring system reliability as the platform scales to support 10x more customers.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Ghent, Belgium

Company

hirify.global is a developer-first security startup building self-securing software to reduce risk without hindering development velocity.

What you will do

• Optimize SQL performance across production systems to ensure high availability.
• Identify and resolve database bottlenecks before they impact end-users.
• Design and implement scalable database architectures and indexing strategies.
• Monitor database health, replication, backups, and overall system performance.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to improve query efficiency and schema design.
• Plan and execute database migrations with minimal downtime.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work from Ghent, Belgium
• Extensive experience with SQL performance tuning in production environments.
• Strong debugging skills for slow queries, locking issues, and database internals.
• Familiarity with database monitoring and observability tooling.
• Experience making architectural decisions regarding scalability and reliability.
• Pragmatic mindset focused on solving real-world production challenges.

Culture & Benefits

• High-impact role within a well-funded, fast-growing startup.
• Opportunity for rapid professional growth and ownership.
• Open and informal company atmosphere.
• Flexible working hours.
• Competitive salary package.