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Recruitment Platform Re-architecture and Native Mobile Apps

Services Covered:

Custom Software DevelopmentMobile Application DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentUI/UX Design
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Industry
Industry

Software Development

Duration
Duration

12 months

Budget
Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date
Start Date

1 August 2019

Team Size
Team Size

6-10

Engagement Model
Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

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73/100
Good

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Client

Genie

mapLondon, United Kingdom

Project Summary

Helpware Tech re-architected and modernized an early beta recruitment product, migrating a legacy PHP codebase from Google Cloud to AWS and refactoring backend services. They built native iOS and Android apps and provided design expertise for both web and mobile, improving client engagement and response times. Stakeholders praised the design and build quality and the vendor collaborated closely using sprint-based project management.

Key Challenges

  • Re-architect an early beta product for enterprise scalability
  • Build full iOS and Android applications from the ground up using the new architecture

Project Deliverables

  • Re-engineered legacy PHP codebase and migrated it to AWS
  • Refactored backend using Lambda and exposed services via APIs
  • Implemented chat using AWS Lex and updated backend database schema
  • Developed iOS and Android applications from the ground up
  • Provided design deliverables for web and mobile layouts

Project Solution

The vendor re-engineered a legacy PHP codebase hosted on Google Cloud, migrated it to AWS, and refactored backend services using Lambda. They integrated AWS Lex for chat, ensured services and functions were exposed via APIs, and performed backend database schema changes during the migration. Additionally, they designed and built native iOS and Android applications and provided design expertise for web and mobile interfaces.

Project Outcome

  • Both internal staff and customers praised the design and build quality of the web and mobile interfaces
  • Transitioning to native mobile apps improved direct engagement with customers and clients
  • Improved response times and contributed to revenue generation
  • Transparent sprint-based project management and responsive vendor collaboration

Platforms

  • CloudCloud
  • MobileMobile
  • WebWeb

Tech Stack

  • PHPPHP
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • AndroidAndroid
  • iOSiOS
  • RESTful APIRESTful API

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88star5 out of 5 stars

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

Both the web-based recruitment product and the set of iOS and Android apps earned high praise from stakeholders. By moving to a mobile version, Helpware Tech (formerly eTeam) has helped the internal staff directly engage with their clients. That has improved response times and assisted with revenue generation.

Stephen Reekie

CTO

Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.

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