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 Canada teams with North America overlap.

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 (Canada)

For Canadian teams, we focus on practical privacy and security: least-privilege access, clear boundaries, and reviewable operational controls.

We can align implementation with SOC 2 / ISO-friendly practices (without claiming certification) and support documented data flows.

  • SOC 2 / ISO-friendly patterns (no certification claims)
  • Least-privilege access and secure session handling
  • Retention/deletion and export flows where required
  • PII-safe logging + access boundary documentation
  • NDA and vendor onboarding docs on request

Timezone & Collaboration (North America)

We work with Canadian teams with North America overlap and meeting windows that fit your schedule.

Delivery stays predictable via weekly milestones, async updates, and clearly documented decisions.

  • North America overlap and responsive communication
  • Async-first updates with written scope decisions
  • Weekly milestone demos and progress checkpoints
  • Clear escalation path for blockers
  • Tight change control with clear sign-offs

Engagement & Procurement (Canada)

We support procurement-friendly delivery: clear scope, change control, and billing cadence aligned to milestones when appropriate.

We can invoice in CAD for CAD-based engagements where required.

  • CAD-based engagements and invoicing options
  • Milestone-based billing and scope sign-offs
  • Time-and-materials for evolving requirements
  • Vendor onboarding pack on request
  • Optional paid discovery to de-risk delivery

Security & Quality (North America)

We keep quality visible: clean PRs, reviewable changes, and test coverage that matches the risk of each feature.

Performance budgets and release discipline help maintain stability as the product scales.

  • CI-friendly testing: unit + integration + smoke tests
  • Performance budgets + bundle checks
  • Structured release notes + rollback-safe deployments
  • Security checklist for auth, roles, and data flows
  • Observability hooks (logs + error tracking) ready for production
Ready to start?

Want to scope this properly?

Book a page call with Canada timezone overlap (North America overlap). CAD-based engagements.

Reply within 2 hours. No-pressure consultation.