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 Germany teams with EU overlap (CET/CEST-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 (EU)

For Germany/EU delivery, we keep GDPR-first patterns: data minimisation, purpose-limited storage, and explicit access boundaries.

We can work under a DPA (template available on request) and implement pragmatic retention/deletion flows when needed.

  • GDPR-first architecture patterns (generic, no legal claims)
  • DPA template available on request
  • Retention/deletion and export flows where required
  • Least-privilege access and safe logging defaults
  • Documented data flows and access boundaries

Timezone & Collaboration (EU)

We align to EU working hours with CET-friendly collaboration windows and async progress updates.

We keep delivery predictable: weekly milestones, documented decisions, and clear scope control.

  • EU overlap with CET-friendly windows
  • Async-first delivery with written decisions
  • Weekly milestone demos and progress checkpoints
  • Clear change control to avoid surprises
  • Escalation path for blockers and risks

Engagement & Procurement (EU)

We support procurement-friendly engagements with clear scopes, milestone plans, and documentation that stakeholders can review.

For EU teams, we can structure invoices and milestones for EUR-based engagements where appropriate.

  • EUR-based engagements and invoicing options
  • Discovery-first option to reduce delivery risk
  • Milestone-based billing and scope sign-offs
  • Vendor onboarding documentation on request
  • Transparent change control and approvals

Security & Quality (EU)

We prioritise reliability: reviewable PRs, predictable releases, and tests that protect critical paths.

Performance budgets and clear release discipline keep the product stable as it grows.

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