endorsedOngoing

Legacy Refactor & Java Framework Development for Sinch

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Mapping & Navigation

Duration

109 months

Budget

1M - 10M

Start Date

1 July 2017

Team Size

30+ Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

79/100

Good

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Client

Sinch

Stockholm, Sweden

Project Summary

j-labs provided custom software development to a cloud communications company (Sinch), refactoring legacy PHP backend components and building a new Java framework with a React frontend while using Java and Kotlin on the backend. The vendor supplied backend Java and frontend React/JavaScript developers, integrating into the client's teams and participating in daily standups. The client reports high satisfaction, strong communication, and transparency.

Key Challenges

Refactor legacy PHP backend components
Build a new Java framework with a React frontend and Java/Kotlin backend

Project Deliverables

Refactored legacy PHP components
New Java framework
React frontend UI
R&D, testing and integration work

Project Solution

j-labs supplied backend Java developers and frontend React and JavaScript developers, worked on refactoring legacy PHP backend components, and built a new Java framework while supporting React-based frontend development. They were integrated into the client's teams (running standups and participating in refinement), contributed to R&D, testing, and integration work, and collaborated closely with the client's delivery managers. The engagement began via an acquisition and the vendor provided long-term staffing and delivery support.

Project Outcome

High satisfaction with the expertise provided
Monthly steering committee oversight and strong communication between parties
Responsive, hardworking team in the same time zone as the client that adapts to needs

Platforms

Tech Stack

React.js
Java
Kotlin
PHP
JavaScript

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.5

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The partner is satisfied with the high level of expertise and overall engagement. j-labs software specialists implements a seamless project management style and consistently meets expectations. Transparency and flexibility are hallmarks of their high-quality work.”
Peter Dearman
Director of Engineering SMS
Date: 10/07/2020