endorsedOngoing

Employee Referral Platform — MVP & Feature Development

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Website Development • API Development

Industry

Business Consulting & Services

Duration

67 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 January 2021

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

74/100

Good

Project Capability Score (PCS) estimates how capable Apiko is of successfully delivering a project like this, based on its past experience, track record, and ability to handle similar work. Learn more about PCS

Client

HireAction

Manhattan, United States of America

Project Summary

HireAction engaged Apiko to implement an employee referrals platform by building an MVP and continuing feature development. Apiko delivered both backend and frontend work using Nest.js and PostgreSQL (RDS), integrated multiple third-party APIs (including Stripe), and coordinated work via Jira. The MVP took nine months to develop, and the vendor maintained effective communication and professional project management throughout.

Key Challenges

Need for a trusted implementation partner to execute completed product specifications and requirements

Project Deliverables

MVP (backend and frontend)
Integrations with third-party APIs (e.g., Stripe)
Backend implemented using Nest.js and PostgreSQL (RDS)
Ongoing feature development following the MVP launch

Project Solution

Apiko implemented the client's product specifications by building an MVP covering both backend and frontend, then continued to implement additional features defined by the product team. The team used Nest.js and PostgreSQL hosted in RDS and performed integrations with third-party APIs. The engagement was staffed by a four-person core team and managed through Jira.

Project Outcome

MVP developed in 9 months
Multiple third-party API integrations including Stripe
Consistent project tracking and communication via Jira
High-quality deliverables and a professional team recognized by the client

Platforms

Tech Stack

Node.js
PostgreSQL

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Although the MVP development has taken nine months, HireAction has successfully involved multiple integrations with third-party APIs. Apiko has utilized Jira to ensure the client is on the same page and communicated well to provide progress updates. They're professional and skilled in the workflow.”
Anonymous
Co-Founder & COO
Date: 02/21/2022