endorsedOngoing

Native iOS App & .NET Backend for Investment Services Startup

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development

Industry

Financial Services

Duration

106 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 October 2017

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

79/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Los Angeles, United States of America

Project Summary

Qubika (formerly December Labs) helped develop a native iOS investment app and supported a .NET backend hosted on Microsoft Azure, implementing deep integrations with financial partners including Plaid for ACH authentication. The vendor provided two developers and a project manager and improved the platform's scalability and stability. The client praised their communication, U.S. timezone alignment, and ability to act as a reliable development partner for a startup.

Key Challenges

Replace slow and low-quality backend work from prior developers
Build a scalable, robust system that can grow with the startup

Project Deliverables

Native iOS app
.NET backend
Hosting on Microsoft Azure
Integrations with custodian bank, broker dealer, and Plaid for ACH authentication

Project Solution

December Labs provided two developers and a project manager to work on the client's platform, building and stabilizing a native iOS app and a .NET backend hosted on Microsoft Azure. They implemented deep integrations with the custodian bank and broker dealer and integrated Plaid for ACH authentication. The vendor fixed bugs, improved code quality and scalability, and aligned processes and communication to U.S. time zones.

Project Outcome

App is scalable and bugs have been resolved
Increased confidence in the platform’s ability to support growth
Satisfied users and stakeholders
Effective collaboration with U.S. timezone support and strong communication

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

.NET
iOS

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The app’s scalability has fostered confidence in the possibility of future growth. Qubika's (formerly December Labs') communication, accommodation to U.S. time zones, and first-class project management processes were impressive. A versatile approach bolsters their ability to meet startups’ needs.”
Ron Rojany
Founder, Investment Services Startup at Confidential
Date: 01/31/2018