endorsedOngoing

Developer Augmentation for Cloud-based Hospitality Platform

Services Covered:

Staff Augmentation

Industry

Software Development

Duration

91 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 January 2019

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

75/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Switzerland

Project Summary

ImproveIT provided dedicated development resources (frontend and backend) that integrated into the client's team and worked on a cloud-based platform used in hospitality distribution. Internal stakeholders reported unanimous, positive feedback, highlighting the developers' fit, communication, and transparency. The engagement started with a trial and has continued since January 2019.

Key Challenges

Need for additional software development resources to grow the customer base
Shortage of skilled frontend developers in Switzerland
Requirement to find developers who fit the existing in-house team and processes

Project Deliverables

Frontend development for Vue.js applications
Backend Node.js development and AWS integration
Dedicated frontend and backend developers integrated into the client's team
Ongoing developer onboarding and trial-to-hire arrangements

Project Solution

ImproveIT supplied dedicated frontend and backend developers who fully integrated into the client's team, participating in the same sprints and working on the same codebase. The team focused mainly on the frontend of Vue.js applications while the backend developer supported Node.js applications and multiple AWS frameworks. The engagement began with a two-week trial and expanded to ongoing augmentation, with daily standups and communication via Slack and Jira for task tracking.

Project Outcome

Smooth developer replacement and transparent knowledge transfer
Consistently positive monthly feedback and a good team fit
Transparent project management using daily standups, Slack, and Jira

Platforms

Tech Stack

Vue.js
Node.js
Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.5

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Feedback from internal stakeholders has been positive and unanimous. They’re pleased with the fit of ImproveIT’s developers, as well as the value they place on communication and transparency. Customers can expect a partner focused on solving problems.”
Anonymous
Technical Lead
Date: 01/09/2020