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Background

Skillbandit is a job board designed to match jobs to candidates based on both hard and soft skills. What sets Skillbandit apart is its unique soft skill test that evaluates users’ professional behavior patterns, providing a comprehensive assessment of candidate suitability for specific roles.

Solution

Rollout IT joined the Skillbandit project in June 2019 to enhance the development process and improve delivery efficiency. As the primary software development vendor, Rollout IT provided 2.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) full-stack engineers, a UX/UI designer, and QA testers. The team modernized the project’s toolset, recruited additional team members, and facilitated effective collaboration between the product and development teams.

Objectives

The main objectives for Skillbandit include:

Matching jobs to candidates based on both hard and soft skills.
Providing a unique soft skill test to evaluate professional behavior patterns.
Modernizing the project’s development tools and processes to improve efficiency and output quality.

Progress

Since Rollout IT’s involvement in June 2019, significant progress has been made:

Modernizing the toolset by introducing JIRA with an agile setup and Figma for a component-oriented design system.
Recruiting and integrating new team members to bolster development efforts.
Enhancing the collaboration between the product and development teams, ensuring seamless workflow and communication.

Challenges

Several challenges were encountered and addressed:

Developing and implementing a unique soft skill test to evaluate user behavior patterns.
Ensuring efficient and effective collaboration between the product and development teams to streamline the development process.

Team

The project team consists of:

Full-stack engineers focusing on both frontend and backend development.
A UX/UI designer dedicated to creating a user-friendly and visually appealing interface.
QA testers ensuring the highest quality of the platform through rigorous testing.

Tech Stack

The technology stack for Skillbandit includes:

AWS for robust and scalable cloud infrastructure.
SA architecture for a secure and reliable system design.
React and NextJS for a dynamic and responsive frontend.
Redux for state management.
TypeScript and Node.js for a strong and maintainable backend.
Webpack for module bundling.

Client Interaction

Regular interactions with the client include status updates, review meetings, and feedback sessions to ensure the project aligns with the client’s vision and goals. The introduction of agile methodologies through JIRA has improved transparency and facilitated smoother project management and execution.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the development of Skillbandit marks a significant advancement in the recruitment industry by effectively matching jobs to candidates based on comprehensive skill assessments. The implementation of a unique soft skill test further enhances the platform’s ability to evaluate candidates, setting Skillbandit apart in the competitive job board market.

Rollout IT’s modernization of the development process, toolset, and team structure has been pivotal in achieving these goals. As Skillbandit continues to grow and evolve, it promises to revolutionize job matching and recruitment through innovative technology and meticulous skill assessment, providing unparalleled value to both employers and job seekers.

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