15 Jan 202515 min read
Airflow: Create an End-to-End ETL Pipeline
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Software Engineering · Database Development
Custom database architecture from our database development company.
Leverage our database development company for custom database development. We provide database development services and enterprise database solutions.
Database schema design & modelling
Query optimisation & performance tuning
Database migration & upgrades
Replication & high availability
Backup, recovery & disaster planning
Managed database operations
200+
Database-driven apps in production
Relational, NoSQL, and in-memory databases across industries.
<50ms
P95 query response time
Optimised query plans, indexing strategies, and caching layers.
99.99%
Data availability target
Replication, failover, and disaster recovery by design.
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Database platforms supported
PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, SQL Server, SQLite, MS Access.
Why MetaDesign
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Schema-First Design
We design data models before writing application code — normalised relational schemas, document models, and key-value structures tailored to your access patterns and growth trajectory.
02
Performance Engineering
Query optimisation, proper indexing, connection pooling, read replicas, materialized views, and caching with Redis — we eliminate bottlenecks before they reach production.
03
High Availability & DR
Multi-region replication, automated failover, point-in-time recovery, and chaos-tested disaster recovery — your data is always available, always recoverable.
SaaS Platforms
Multi-tenant database architectures with row-level security, connection pooling, and tenant-isolated schemas.
E-Commerce
Product catalogues, inventory management, and order processing with optimised read/write patterns.
Financial Services
ACID-compliant transaction processing, audit logging, and regulatory data retention policies.
AI & Analytics
Data warehousing, ETL pipelines, and vector databases for ML model training and inference.
Mobile Applications
Embedded SQLite for offline-first mobile apps with cloud sync and conflict resolution.
IoT & Edge
Time-series databases, edge storage with SQLite, and cloud aggregation for IoT sensor networks.
Our approach
Five stages, paired end-to-end.
Predictable delivery. No black-box sprints.
01
Model
Data modelling, entity relationships, access pattern analysis, and schema design.
02
Build
Database provisioning, migration scripts, seed data, and CI/CD integration.
03
Optimise
Query profiling, index tuning, explain plan analysis, and caching strategy.
04
Harden
Replication setup, backup automation, failover testing, and security hardening.
05
Operate
Monitoring, alerting, capacity planning, and managed database operations.
Customer value
Six places it pays back in the first sprint.
Real outcomes our clients report within the first engagement cycle.
Faster time-to-market
Production-ready teams that ship from week one — no ramp-up lag.
Reduced technical risk
Architecture reviews, code audits, and security scans baked into every sprint.
Measurable velocity
Cycle time, PR throughput, and defect density tracked from day one.
Cost predictability
Fixed-price or capped T&M — no surprise invoices, ever.
Continuous improvement
Retros, post-mortems, and process refinement every sprint.
Knowledge transfer
Your team grows. Documentation, pair programming, and workshops included.
Technology
Tools our database developers ship with.
We use what works. No vendor lock-in.
PostgreSQLMySQLSQL ServerSQLiteMongoDBRedisMS AccessDynamoDBpgAdminMySQL WorkbenchMongoDB CompassRedis InsightAWS RDSAzure SQLMongoDB AtlasElastiCache
By the numbers
400+
Engineers worldwide
200+
Active clients
20yr
Pure-play software
94%
Client retention
Engagement models
Three ways to work with our Database Development team.
Scale up, scale down — zero procurement headaches.
Fixed-scope project
Start-to-finish delivery with total cost, timeline, and scope agreed upfront. Best for well-defined builds and launches.
BEST FORNew product launches
Dedicated team
A ring-fenced squad — PM, tech lead, engineers, QA — fully managed by us, embedded in your workflow.
BEST FORLong-running platforms
Staff augmentation
Plug senior engineers into your existing team and tools. You manage priorities, we deliver results.
BEST FORCapacity gaps & sprints
Explore Technologies
Redis Development
Sub-millisecond data access for high-throughput applications.
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PostgreSQL Development
The world's most advanced open-source relational database.
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MySQL Development
The world's most popular open-source relational database.
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SQLite Development
Zero-configuration embedded database for every platform.
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MS Access Development
Rapid business database applications without server overhead.
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SQL Server Development
Enterprise-grade Microsoft database for mission-critical systems.
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MongoDB Development
Flexible document database for modern applications.
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FAQ
Asked first, every time.
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SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) for structured data with complex relationships, transactions, and joins. NoSQL (MongoDB) for flexible schemas, document-heavy data, and rapid iteration. Redis for caching and real-time data. We evaluate based on your data model, query patterns, consistency requirements, and scale targets.
Yes. We handle schema translation, data migration, application code updates, and performance validation — supporting migrations like MySQL to PostgreSQL, SQL Server to PostgreSQL, MongoDB to PostgreSQL, and MS Access to SQL Server.
Query optimisation with EXPLAIN analysis, proper indexing strategies, connection pooling, read replicas, materialized views, caching layers with Redis, and database sharding when needed. We use APM tools to identify slow queries proactively.
Yes. Retainer-based DBA services covering monitoring, alerting, backup verification, security patching, query optimisation, capacity planning, and incident response.
We ensure zero data loss by utilizing logical replication or change data capture (CDC) tools (like AWS DMS). This syncs the legacy database to the new platform in real-time, allowing for validation before a seamless DNS cutover.
Yes, we specialize in rescuing poorly structured legacy databases. We map out data dependencies, refactor tables into Third Normal Form (3NF) to eliminate redundancy, and create robust foreign key constraints to ensure absolute data integrity.
We analyze slow query logs and execute EXPLAIN plans to identify full table scans. We then systematically add targeted compound indexes, rewrite poorly structured subqueries as JOINs, and optimize database memory allocation (Buffer Pool/Shared Buffers).
Expert schema design enforces strict data types, implements check constraints for valid ranges, utilizes UUIDs for primary keys, and strictly enforces cascading updates/deletes via foreign keys, preventing orphaned data records.
Absolutely. We architect automated partitioned tables based on date ranges. Utilizing cron jobs or native event schedulers, historical partitions are automatically detached and moved to cheaper, cold cloud storage (like Amazon S3 Glacier).
We mandate the use of parameterized queries (ORMs/Prepared Statements) at the application level. At the database level, we enforce Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP) roles, IP whitelisting via VPC, and strict TLS encryption for all transit.
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