Softment
BackendRAG prototypes, semantic search, Postgres-first stacks

Technology

pgvector

pgvector implementation for production software delivery with clean architecture, maintainability, and predictable rollout. Built for Australia teams with APAC overlap (AEST/AEDT-friendly).

Best For

Ideal use cases

Teams already standardised on PostgreSQL

Products needing a simpler vector search setup initially

Workflows where Postgres operations and backups are already mature

What We Build

Projects we deliver

pgvector setup with schemas and indexes

Embedding storage and update workflows

Query patterns with filters and performance tuning

Ecosystem

Compatible tools & integrations

Seamless Integrations

Works with your existing stack

4+ supported
Postgres index configuration
Embedding generation pipelines
Query tuning and explain plans
Backups and migration workflows

Use Cases

Recommended use cases

Semantic search in existing apps

RAG assistants with moderate scale needs

Multi-tenant systems with Postgres-based isolation patterns

Delivery

How we deliver

We validate performance and scale limits early to avoid surprises.

Retrieval quality is tuned with chunking and metadata patterns.

Operations follow your existing Postgres practices for reliability.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Often yes for moderate scale, especially when Postgres is already core. For very large workloads, a dedicated vector DB may be better.

Yes. We can pair pgvector with keyword search layers and reranking where it improves relevance.

Yes. We implement migrations, indexes, and performance tuning with rollback-safe workflows.

Regional

Delivery considerations for your region

Compliance & Data (AU)

For Australian teams, we keep privacy and data-handling explicit: access boundaries, safe logging, and clear retention policies.

We can support residency-sensitive designs (where feasible) and document data flows for stakeholder review.

  • Privacy Act-aware delivery posture (generic, no legal claims)
  • Documented data flows and access boundaries
  • Retention/deletion options where required
  • PII-safe logging and least-privilege defaults
  • NDA and DPA templates available on request

Timezone & Collaboration (APAC)

We support APAC collaboration with AEST/AEDT-friendly meeting windows and async progress updates.

We keep momentum with weekly milestones, crisp priorities, and predictable release planning.

  • APAC overlap with AEST/AEDT windows
  • Async-first updates and written decisions
  • Weekly milestone demos and scope control
  • Release planning with staged rollouts
  • Clear escalation path for blockers

Engagement & Procurement (AU)

We can structure engagements with clear scope, milestones, and invoicing that fits common procurement expectations.

If you need a lightweight vendor onboarding pack, we can provide delivery process notes and security posture summaries.

  • AUD-based engagements and invoicing options
  • Milestone-based billing for fixed-scope work
  • Time-and-materials for evolving scope
  • Procurement-friendly documentation on request
  • Optional paid discovery to de-risk delivery

Security & Quality (APAC)

With APAC teams, async clarity matters: written decisions, stable releases, and test coverage that prevents regressions.

We use performance budgets and release checklists so handoffs stay smooth across timezones.

  • CI-friendly testing: unit + integration + smoke tests
  • Performance budgets + bundle checks
  • Release checklist + rollback plan for production launches
  • Security checklist for auth and sensitive data flows
  • Observability hooks (logs + error tracking) ready for production
Ready to start?

Want to scope this properly?

Book a page call with Australia timezone overlap (APAC overlap (AEST/AEDT-friendly)). AUD-based engagements.

Reply within 2 hours. No-pressure consultation.