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Authentication Platform Development for HR SaaS Startup

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Human Resources & Staffing

Duration

62 months

Budget

Less than 10K

Start Date

1 June 2021

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

78/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Brazil

Project Summary

Softo built a cost-effective Node-based authentication solution for a SaaS startup in the Brazilian HR market, replacing a third-party provider to improve flexibility and pricing. They implemented SSO integration and delivered the project on schedule. The vendor provided weekly progress meetings and used a shared Slack channel for communication; the client chose to continue the partnership on an ongoing basis.

Key Challenges

Replace an inflexible and costly third-party authentication solution.
Develop an in-house authentication service that improves client experience while controlling costs.

Project Deliverables

Node-based authentication service
Integration with a third-party SSO provider

Project Solution

Softo designed and developed a Node-based authentication solution and integrated it with a third-party service to manage SSO connections. The scope mirrored the prior third-party service the client used. The vendor staffed a core team of three (one project manager and two developers) and engaged additional resources as needed. Project governance included weekly meetings and a shared Slack channel for agile communication to review deliverables and make decisions.

Project Outcome

Delivered on schedule with no unexpected turnovers.
Improved client experience without a substantial increase in cost.
Client decided to continue the partnership on an ongoing basis.
Effective project management with weekly meetings and a shared Slack channel; all deadlines were met.

Platforms

Web
SaaS

Tech Stack

Node.js

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Softo has delivered the project on time without issues, and the company is still in the implementation stage. The company believes in the team’s output and have decided to keep the partnership going. Moreover, the vendor's founders had direct access to the client, which proves their commitment.”
Frederico Lacerda
CEO
Date: 07/15/2021