Mission
As a Senior Database Developer, you design, develop, and optimize robust data pipelines that ensure seamless and secure data flows between our applications and external interfaces. You set up, maintain, and improve both relational and NoSQL databases, guaranteeing data integrity, high performance, and scalability within a demanding on-premise, domain-specific environment.
You design advanced storage solutions and scalable data infrastructure, selecting and implementing frameworks capable of handling and indexing large volumes of sensor, mission, and synthetic data. You create tailored logical and physical data models, build complex ER-models, define effective indexing strategies, and develop data migration scripts that integrate smoothly into our C#/.NET and Entity Framework ecosystem.
Working closely with functional analysts, you translate operational and business requirements into robust data structures and a coherent data architecture. You also contribute to the integration of MLOps workflows and internally developed AI applications, ensuring production-ready data flows and models.
Fully embedded in agile development teams, you collaborate with software developers and DevOps engineers to ensure our solutions are deployable, maintainable, and aligned with the needs of the defense & maritime domain.
Key Responsibilities
Database Development & Optimization
- Develop and optimize SQL (Server) databases, stored procedures, indexing, and performance tuning.
- Integrate and maintain database components within C#/.NET and Entity Framework applications.
- Create and maintain database migration scripts and schema versioning.
Data Modelling & Functional Analysis
- Design and maintain complex ER-models and logical/physical data models.
- Translate business and operational needs into well-structured, scalable data architectures.
- Build deep insights into maritime data types: sensor, mission, and synthetic data.
Data Pipelines & Integration
- Design APIs, access layers, and integration points enabling efficient and secure data flow.
- Apply MLOps practices to support AI tools developed internally.
Storage Architecture & Data Management
- Serve as the referent for data management and storage frameworks.
- Select, implement, and integrate solutions for storing and indexing large datasets.
- Collaborate with DevOps to ensure solutions are deployable and maintainable in on-premise/self-hosted environments.
Technical Coordination
- Provide guidance to development teams on database design, performance, and best practices.
- Ensure smooth integration of the data layer within our existing .NET applications.
Profil
- Master’s degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent experience.
- Deep expertise in SQL, stored procedures, indexing, and performance optimization.
- Strong experience with C#/.NET and Entity Framework.
- Experience in on-premise or regulated/niche environments is a strong asset.
- Curious, innovative, and solution-oriented, with an out-of-the-box mindset.
- Fluent in English and Dutch/French.
- Employment based in Mouscron or Ostend.
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER
- You will be working in a high-tech company where we develop innovative and creative robotics projects.
- You will have the opportunity to participate in the functioning of a high-performance, state-of-the-art drone factory.
- A competitive salary package with fringe benefits.
- A young and dynamic team in a growing sector, leading to numerous career opportunities.
WHO WE ARE
The Belgian division – Exail Robotics Belgium – develops underwater drones that detect, identify, and destroy mines. Thanks to our innovative concept, which our clients such as the Belgian and Dutch navies will use, we can significantly reduce the risks involved in defusing mines. These technologies are safer and faster than traditional manners.17