endorsedOngoing

Backend Development for Supply-Chain Optimization SaaS

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Software Development

Duration

93 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 November 2018

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

81/100

Strong

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Client

Tarot Analytics

Paris, France

Project Summary

Profil Software provided backend development for a supply-chain optimization SaaS using Python with Flask and SQLAlchemy and managed a PostgreSQL database. They established DevOps components including a CircleCI-based CI/CD pipeline and integrated project-management tools, freeing internal staff time and reducing feature release times.

Key Challenges

Need for a lead developer to manage front- and backend and reduce founder time on development.
Build and maintain a supply-chain management web solution for a global US company via an Australian direct client.
Improve deployment speed and development workflow.

Project Deliverables

Backend development
CI/CD pipeline (CircleCI)
PostgreSQL database
Jira integration
Testing support (integration and UX testing)

Project Solution

Profil Software provided backend development using Python with Flask and SQLAlchemy, maintained a PostgreSQL database, and implemented DevOps components such as a CircleCI continuous integration platform. They integrated Jira with the code repository, provided a full-time lead developer and as-needed tester, and supported onboarding with in-person collaboration.

Project Outcome

Freed up time for company directors and founders to focus on non-development tasks.
Dramatically reduced time to release features.
Implemented CI/CD leading to quicker, more automated deployments.
Improved development processes and developer management.

Platforms

SaaS

Tech Stack

Python
Flask
PostgreSQL

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The collaboration with Profil Software has permitted key in-house staff to work on company management, freeing up their time and ensuring deliverables are produced much quicker. They are a fantastic team, with excellent skills, effective methodologies, and good suggestions.”
Jesse Treharne
CTO
Date: 03/20/2019