Placing the Power in the Hands of End-Users Through PHP and .NET

Business Case

In 2016, the client recognized the need to diversify its vendor ecosystem and expand its operational workflow. Given the evolving market landscape, the company sought a strategic partner in Bulgaria and initiated a collaboration with Proxiad SEE.

The primary challenge was to establish two dedicated teams, each specializing in distinct technologies, to support multiple verticals within the client’s portfolio. These teams were tasked with enhancing the company’s comparative analysis services, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and technological advancement.

Founded in 1998 in Germany, the company has established itself as the leading independent consumer portal for managing home-related contracts. Continuously expanding its service portfolio, it helps consumers find the most competitive offers in the market across multiple sectors.

The company is the result of a merger of several organizations, combining decades of expertise in digital services spanning energy, telecommunications, finance, and insurance. With seven locations across Germany and over 350 employees, it has maintained its position as an industry leader. Since its inception, the company has served 8 million customers, achieving an impressive 96% satisfaction rate.

The company empowers consumers with up-to-date, transparent comparisons and offers across various sectors, including electricity and gas, internet and mobile communications, finance and insurance, travel, real estate, and automotive services. By providing an intuitive platform, users can effortlessly compare tariffs and switch to the most suitable provider with ease.

With a strong commitment to continuous platform development, the company sought to enhance its software capabilities. To support this growth, it established two dedicated teams in Bulgaria, ensuring a scalable and efficient approach to software development.

By leveraging the flexibility and scalability of the two dedicated teams, the company has been able to adapt quickly to evolving business needs. With one team specializing in PHP and the other in .NET, the collaboration ensures a versatile and efficient technology stack. PHP provides agility and speed in web application development, making it ideal for rapid iterations and scalable solutions. Meanwhile, .NET enhances system reliability, security, and seamless integration with enterprise environments.

Most importantly, the client is highly satisfied with the results, citing improvements in quality, operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and overall revenue growth. The combined strength of PHP’s adaptability and .NET’s robustness has enabled the company to optimize its platform, streamline operations, and deliver competitive services more effectively.

Proxiad SEE swiftly established two fully operational teams, each dedicated to specific verticals, including energy, gas, and smart home solutions. One team specializes in PHP, while the other focuses on .NET technologies, ensuring a diverse and adaptable technical foundation.

Both teams play a crucial role in microservices architecture, handling back-end and API development while delivering full-stack solutions that seamlessly integrate with the client’s existing IT landscape. This approach enhances scalability, performance, and long-term maintainability.

• PHP team – PHP7, Lumen microframework (over Laravel), PostgreSQL database, Memcached, Docker, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (Angular2, Typescript, NodeJS)
• .NET team –  .NET, .NET Core, Entity Framework, NHibernate, MSSQL database,(front-end->) Angular 1/2, WebPack build pipeline, (QA)testing frameworks nUnit, xUnit, automation testing with Selenium web driver, (DevOps) Continuous Integration with Go Server