endorsedOngoing

Mobile Wallet & Backend Development for Vibrant

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Mobile Application Development

Industry

Financial Services

Duration

51 months

Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date

1 May 2022

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

82/100

Strong

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Client

Vibrant

Madrid, Spain

Project Summary

Cheesecake Labs provided backend, API development, technical architecture, and mobile app engineering for Vibrant, a digital wallet affiliated with the Stellar Development Foundation. The engagement included Go backend work on AWS, React Native iOS and Android development, a virtual US bank account feature, and an in-app campaign manager. Their work improved app performance and materially increased transaction volume, with one project contributing roughly 30% of app volume for the quarter.

Key Challenges

Need for engineering talent to build the digital wallet and related backend features.

Project Deliverables

API and backend development in Go.
Technical architecture and microservices on AWS.
iOS and Android mobile apps built in React Native.
Virtual US bank account feature (backend and frontend).
Vibrant Campaign Manager for in-app marketing configuration.
Part-time DevOps support and on-call services.
Technical documentation delivered via Notion.

Project Solution

Cheesecake Labs provided backend and API development, defined the technical architecture, implemented microservices on AWS using Go, and developed iOS and Android applications in React Native. They built the virtual US bank account feature (backend and frontend), implemented the Vibrant Campaign Manager for configurable in-app marketing, supplied part-time DevOps and on-call support, and maintained technical documentation in Notion.

Project Outcome

Improved app performance and loading times.
Increased transaction volume; one launched project accounted for 30% of total app volume for the quarter.
Faster delivery of high-quality features with low bug rates.
Enhanced documentation and operational support including on-call services.

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

Go
React Native
Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Cheesecake Labs' work has improved the app's performance and increased the client's transaction volume. The team has been proactive and communicative via Slack and Google Workspace and has delivered documentation via Notion. Moreover, the client has been impressed with the team's speed and quality.”
Jessie Serrino
Head of Product
Date: 02/11/2025