Backend Upgrade for Digital Currency Exchange
Services Covered:

Industry
Financial Services
Duration
25 months
Budget
50K - 199K
Start Date
1 March 2020
Team Size
1-5
Engagement Model
Offshore
Project Capability Score (PCS)
79/100
Good
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Client
Confidential
Project Summary
rtCamp upgraded the backend of a digital currency exchange platform from an MVP to a stable version and performed API integrations. The vendor provided a small team (project manager, tech lead, engineer) and demonstrated high engineering skill, clear communication, and collaboration. The engagement included technical work in php/Laravel, a SQL database, React, and third-party API integrations.
Key Challenges
- Upgrade the product from an MVP state to a stable version
- Balance rewriting certain sections entirely while upgrading others
- Ensure the site experience remains unchanged for both new customers and existing users
Project Deliverables
- Backend upgrade from MVP to a stable version
- Rewriting and upgrading selected backend sections
- Third-party API integrations
- Maintenance of user experience to remain unchanged for new and existing users
Project Solution
rtCamp upgraded the client's Laravel-based backend to move the product from an MVP to a stable release, balancing full rewrites of some sections with targeted upgrades of others while preserving the site's user experience. The work included PHP/Laravel development, SQL database work, React integration, and third-party API integrations. The team of a project manager, tech lead, and engineer ran kickoff sessions for features, weekly demos, and ongoing Slack communication.
Project Outcome
- Demonstrated a high level of engineering skill and delivered a fit-for-purpose, quality solution
- Established a disciplined workflow with story kickoffs, weekly demos, and regular Slack communication
- Client reported strong collaboration and that the vendor acted as an invested partner in the company's success
Platforms
Web
Tech Stack
Laravel
SQL
React.js
Client Endorsement
Overall Review Rating
5
5 out of 5 stars
Timeliness
Cost Rating
Willing to Refer
Quality of Deliverables
“Exhibiting unmatched engineering skills, rtCamp has worked hard to deliver an optimal solution. The team has explained the workflow, which has allowed the client to understand the scope and clarify any questions. They are communication, collaborative, and dedicated in the partnership.”
Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.