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Re-implementation of Gift-Card Processing Server Backend

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Financial Services

Duration

9 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 April 2018

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

72/100

Good

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Client

Gravity Payments

Seattle, United States of America

Project Summary

Techuz re-implemented a gift-card processing server backend for Gravity Payments, replacing an existing hard-to-maintain implementation. Work included database schema design, data migration, API integration with existing clients and the Web UI, testing, and documentation. The vendor delivered high-quality, maintainable code and provided weekly project management updates; the new implementation enables easier future feature development.

Key Challenges

Re-implement a gift card processing server backend
Replace an existing implementation that was difficult to operate and maintain
Achieve functionality parity with the existing system
Provide tooling to migrate data from the existing system
Deliver a highly available, scalable architecture with API compatibility for existing clients
Re-implement the system in TypeScript

Project Deliverables

Database schema design
Data migration from the existing system
API integration with existing clients and the WebUI
Test scripts and testing
Design documentation

Project Solution

The vendor designed a new database schema, migrated data from the legacy system to the new backend, integrated the backend with existing client APIs and the Web UI, executed test scripts, and produced design documentation. The reimplementation was done in TypeScript and Techuz provided project management and weekly updates throughout the engagement.

Project Outcome

Replaced the legacy server backend enabling future feature development
Delivered high-quality, maintainable code accepted by the client team
Provided effective project management with weekly video-conference updates

Platforms

Tech Stack

TypeScript

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The successful replacement of the server is expected to facilitate future updates and new features. Techuz delivered high-quality code and worked to incorporate internal feedback across different coding areas. Their communication and thorough documentation also earned positive feedback.”
Pankaj Kumar
Architect
Date: 03/01/2019