Custom SaaS Platform for Job Matching and Recruitment
How rebuilding a struggling job recruitment platform from the ground up made it easier to use, improved the hiring process, and set it up for future growth.
Client
Our client is a Canadian entrepreneur who recognized inefficiencies in traditional job recruitment methods. Focused on the Canadian market, he aimed to create a robust, scalable job matching platform connecting recruiters directly with job seekers across various sectors.
- Completely rebuilt platform with enhanced UI and stability
- Developed scalable infrastructure for future growth
- Introduced dual-sided user functionality (recruiters and job seekers)
- Integrated advanced filtering and subscription models
Challenge
When the client approached Peppernode, they had an existing recruitment website developed by previous contractors. The solution was built using a generic template, but it didn’t fully support the platform’s needs. Some core features weren’t working properly, the backend lacked transparency, and the overall design needed improvement to meet user expectations.
- Critical core functions failing or incomplete
- Poor UI/UX negatively impacting user experience
- Lack of code clarity and maintainability
- Inefficient candidate management and recruitment workflows
Solution
- 1 Project Manager/Business Analyst
- 1 Full-Stack Engineer (React-focused)
- 1 QA Engineer
Recognizing it would be more efficient to rebuild entirely, Peppernode started from scratch. A clear roadmap and backlog were proactively created and regularly approved with the client via weekly sync meetings, direct WhatsApp, and email communication. The agile development approach allowed rapid iterations and swift implementation of improvements based on ongoing feedback.
- Multi-team recruiting system: The platform allows account owners to create and manage multiple teams under one subscription. Each team focuses on its own domain (e.g., IT, marketing), with access limited to only relevant members. This structure improves role separation and data clarity.
- Role-specific dashboards: Separate interfaces for recruiters and candidates ensure focused workflows. Recruiters manage job postings and review applicants; candidates manage profiles and browse listings.
- Candidate applications inbox: Recruiters see a clean table with all applicants, submission dates, contact info, resume downloads, and status tagging (valid/invalid/replied).
- No-login application access: Job listings are open to the public. Anyone can apply by filling out a form and uploading a resume—no registration required.
- Candidate profile builder: Registered users can create detailed profiles with location, job preferences, salary expectations, and availability. Google login pre-fills some data and pulls in profile pictures.
- Smart filtering: The system filters both candidates and jobs by multiple fields—location, skills, salary range, role, employment type (remote/hybrid/on-site), and more.
- Subscriptions and payments: Stripe integration powers free and unlimited plans. Features unlock based on the plan selected.
- Email integration: SendGrid is used for email confirmations and system messaging.
- Light/dark mode toggle: Users can switch between two themes depending on their preferences.
- Responsiveness: Fully responsive and easy to use on both mobile and desktop.
Peppernode took the lead in defining requirements, building the backlog, and proactively suggesting product enhancements. Continuous collaboration, transparency, and prompt client feedback fostered strong partnership and rapid progress.
- Next.js
- React
- TypeScript
- TailwindCSS
- Drizzle ORM
- PostgreSQL
- NextAuth
- React Hook Form
- Tanstack React Query
- Stripe
- SendGrid
- Google OAuth
Insights From Our Team
“When our client came to us with a buggy solution that wasn’t ready for real users, starting from scratch was the smartest choice. The result? A fully rebuilt product with new powerful features, improved stability, and great potential for scaling. As always, we’re proud to deliver strong results — and even prouder to see a happy client at the end.”
Results & Impact
- Platform successfully rebuilt and ready for initial launch in just over 3 months.
- Implemented comprehensive new dual-sided functionality.
- Fully integrated subscription and user authentication systems.
- Enhanced user experience through redesigned, intuitive interfaces.
- Improved recruitment workflow efficiency.
- Stable, scalable, and maintainable codebase prepared for future growth.
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