Introduction:

In this project case study, we'll explore our team's collaborative effort to design and develop a greenfield Applicant Tracking System (ATS) application. This endeavor required the integration of various modern techniques and technologies to deliver a high-performing and feature-rich system.

Project Overview:

Our team of three engineers embarked on a mission to create a robust ATS application for our client, incorporating a range of cutting-edge technologies to achieve remarkable outcomes.

Key Achievements:

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1. Next.js Application Development:

   - Collaboratively built a Next.js application from scratch, employing the latest web development practices.

   - Implemented Server Side Rendering (SSR) and Server Side Generation (SSG) techniques to enhance performance and user experience.

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2. Internationalization (i18n):

   - Incorporated internationalization capabilities to ensure the application's accessibility to a global audience.

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3. Client-side PDF Generation:

   - Developed a client-side PDF generation feature, enabling users to create and export documents seamlessly.

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4. Responsive Design with Material-UI:

   - Achieved a responsive design using Material-UI, guaranteeing an optimal user experience across various devices and screen sizes.

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5. Single Sign-On (AWS Cognito):

   - Collaborated to implement Single Sign-On functionality using AWS Cognito, enhancing security and user convenience.

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6. Custom Kiosk Code Authentication:

   - Created a custom kiosk code authentication mechanism tailored to our client's unique requirements.

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7. High Lighthouse Scores:

   - Our team's collective optimization efforts consistently delivered high 90s Lighthouse scores, reflecting exceptional performance and accessibility.

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8. Timely Delivery:

   - Despite the project's complexity, we managed to deliver a more comprehensive product than initially scoped for, within a shorter time frame, showcasing our team's efficiency and expertise.

Roles and Responsibilities:

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As a collaborative team, our roles and responsibilities were distributed as follows:

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1. API Backend and Database Implementation:

   - Designed and implemented the API backend as a team, ensuring it met the project's performance and functionality requirements.

   - Collaboratively developed and maintained the database architecture for efficient data storage and retrieval.

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2. Cloud Infrastructure Integrations:

   - Worked together to orchestrate seamless integrations with AWS services, including AWS RDS, AWS Cognito, AWS Secrets Manager, AWS KMS, and AWS ECS Fargate, optimizing scalability and security.

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3. Coordination with Team Members:

   - Collaborated closely as a team with the front-end and platform engineering to ensure a cohesive and integrated development process.

   - Coordinated efforts collectively to align with project milestones and objectives.

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Conclusion:

The successful development of the greenfield Applicant Tracking System application underscores our team's collective proficiency in utilizing modern web development techniques and integrating a wide array of technologies. Our commitment to quality and efficiency resulted in exceptional Lighthouse scores and the delivery of a feature-rich product that exceeded our client's expectations. This project serves as a testament to our team's capabilities in building sophisticated, high-performance applications through effective collaboration.