endorsedCompleted

Pet Store Software Distribution Platform

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • API Development • Software as a Service (SaaS) Development

Industry

E-commerce & Retail

3 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 April 2017

Team Size

1-5

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

66/100

Good

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Client

PHIDO

Albany, United States of America

Project Summary

In a three-month contract, the vendor implemented the secure base API and backend for a behind-the-counter SaaS special-ordering application using Laravel 5.4. One senior backend engineer and an account/project manager integrated with the client team, delivered all assigned tasks on time, and maintained daily communication and Agile cadence.

Key Challenges

Catch up on a bottled-up product roadmap after acquisition
Deliver multiple new products and features to gain a competitive edge
Augment the internal team with outsourced resources to accelerate delivery

Project Deliverables

Secure off-base API
Backend implementation in Laravel 5.4
Backend integration support for frontend application consumption

Project Solution

Cortlex worked on the backend foundation of a behind-the-counter special-ordering SaaS application under a three-month contract. They implemented the backend in Laravel 5.4 and set up a secure off-base API for the frontend application to consume. The engagement included one senior backend engineer and an account/project manager who integrated with the client's team via Slack, calendar, and email.

Project Outcome

Completed all assigned work within the three-month contract on time.
Seamless integration with the client team and regular daily communication with overlap.
Fast turnaround and reliable backend delivery.

Platforms

Web
SaaS

Tech Stack

Laravel

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Sigli's (formerly Cortlex's) senior backend engineer and project/account manager integrated themselves and communicated project progress with fast turnaround time, accomplishing every assigned task within the three-month contract period. Their quality and value over similar outsourced shops were standout characteristics.”
Nate Krantz
Director of Engineering
Date: 08/18/2017