Backend Revamp for On-Demand Staffing Platform
Services Covered:

Industry
Human Resources & Staffing
Duration
14 months
Budget
10K - 49K
Start Date
1 November 2016
Team Size
6-10
Engagement Model
Onshore
Project Capability Score (PCS)
76/100
Good
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Client
Confidential
Project Summary
Appscrip enhanced an on-demand staffing firm's web application to improve speed, scalability, and quality. They refactored the backend architecture to a hybrid database structure using MongoDB, MySQL and Redis and implemented PHP server-side improvements. Main development ran from November 2016 to Spring 2017, with ongoing smaller tasks and maintenance. The work enabled the platform to scale to thousands of users and the client praised Appscrip's responsiveness and code quality.
Key Challenges
- Increase application speed and quality
- Improve backend compatibility with geolocation matching technology
Project Deliverables
- Backend architecture enhancements for dispatch system
- Integration/compatibility work with geolocation matching technology
- Implementation using a hybrid database structure (MongoDB, MySQL and Redis)
- PHP server-side development
- Ongoing maintenance and bug fixes
Project Solution
Appscrip enhanced the dispatch system's backend architecture to improve compatibility with the client's geolocation matching technology. They worked within a hybrid database structure, implementing and optimizing MongoDB, MySQL and Redis with PHP on the server side. Main development concluded in Spring 2017, and the vendor has continued to provide ongoing support, smaller improvements, and bug fixes; approximately six engineers worked on the project concurrently.
Project Outcome
- Enabled the platform to scale to thousands of users
- Improved delivery speed and communication with frequent updates (daily or every other day via Skype)
- Delivered high-quality, professional code with a strong price-to-quality ratio leading to interest in future engagements
Platforms
Web
Tech Stack
MongoDB
MySQLRedis
PHP
Client Endorsement
Overall Review Rating
4.88
5 out of 5 stars
Timeliness
Cost Rating
Willing to Refer
Quality of Deliverables
“Improvements scaled the platform, spurring significant growth. Expert and professional coding are uniquely impressive and have generated interest in future engagements. Customers can expect responsive project management and competitive pricing.”
Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.
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