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React.js Development for News Platform (Staff Augmentation)

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Staff Augmentation

Industry

Publishing

Duration

151 months

Budget

1M - 10M

Start Date

1 January 2014

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

76/100

Good

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Client

Sagarmatha Technologies

Cape Town, South Africa

Project Summary

Saratoga supplies senior React.js developers (and occasional UI/UX support) to a large South African publishing/news platform. The ongoing engagement since January 2014 follows a roadmap with two-week sprints; Saratoga consistently meets timelines, shares knowledge, and integrates tightly with the internal team to deliver software upgrades, new releases and other product work.

Key Challenges

Need for senior developers to support custom development of a large news platform.
Maintain continuous product evolution and meet delivery timelines.

Project Deliverables

React.js development for the news platform
New tools and feature development following a roadmap
Occasional UI/UX wireframes and design input
Ongoing delivery via two-week sprints

Project Solution

Saratoga provides senior React.js development following a product roadmap and two-week sprints, building new tools and evolving the client's news platform. They occasionally contribute UI/UX design and wireframe work while most design resources remain internal. The vendor's delivery team working directly with the client has included two developers and the vendor's CEO, and communications use Jira and Slack.

Project Outcome

Consistent on-time delivery and meeting objectives such as software upgrades and new releases.
Tight integration with the client team and effective knowledge sharing.
Ongoing productive engagement since Jan. 2014.

Platforms

Tech Stack

React.js

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The engagement has been productive, with Saratoga continually meeting the client’s needs and timelines. Their ability to find solutions and work effortlessly with the internal team are highlights of the collaboration. They continue to work together because of their shared goals and skills.”
Amit Makan
CEO
Date: 02/25/2021