Unlock Web Scale Without the Team Drama
Forget the hiring headaches. We provided Vend with elite, pre-vetted web developers to transform their vision into a high-performance reality. This meant faster shipping, zero hiring risk, and measurable ROI.
Project Background
Vend faced a classic enterprise bottleneck: a roadmap overflowing with features but a local talent market that was dry and expensive. They needed more than just "coders"; they required a seamless extension of their engineering culture.
Engineering Integration: Deploying a dedicated team that mirrored the client's internal sprints and quality standards.
Feature Velocity: Accelerating the rollout of marketplace tools to capture market share ahead of competitors.
Infrastructure Reliability: Strengthening the core platform to handle surges in traffic without compromising transaction security.
What stood out was how well they blended with our own developers
Christian Printzell Halvorsen
CEO, Vend
Research & Ideation
Strategy preceded every line of code.
We didn't just add seats; we added strategic value. We did the analysis of the existing codebase and the long-term roadmap for Vend. This was useful for identifying the high-impact areas where staff augmentation could yield the fastest wins for the COO and product owners.
Gap Analysis
Pinpointing specific technical debt that slowed down feature releases.
Sprint Alignment
Synchronizing our developers’ workflows with the US-based team’s time zone and communication style.
Scalability Roadmap
Designing modules that support the platform’s growth from thousands to millions of users.
Creative Design
Our approach to the Digital Marketplace Group project balanced aesthetic elegance with industrial-strength functionality. We focused on a "Conversion-First" UI/UX strategy, ensuring that every user journey from browsing to checkout was friction-free.
Project Challenges
Reducing Internal Developer Load
Backlogs were growing. In-house teams were juggling bug fixes, feature work, and platform stability. The risk was burnout and slower innovation. The challenge was easing pressure without creating coordination overhead.
Stability Across Multiple Marketplaces
Vend operates a family of Nordic marketplaces, including FINN, Blocket, DBA, Bilbasen, Tori, and Oikotie. Even small bugs on listing pages could impact thousands of users. The platforms had to remain stable while new ideas were tested and deployed.
Legacy Code Constraints
Some services contained older code that slowed feature development. Updating legacy components without breaking dependencies required disciplined refactoring and close collaboration with lead engineers.
Our Solutions
Acquaint Softtech deployed a compact, high-impact team of engineers who integrated directly into Vend’s daily workflow. They joined standups, sprint planning, and code reviews as full contributors, not external vendors.
By combining rapid onboarding, disciplined code practices, and transparent communication, we delivered scalable engineering capacity without increasing operational overhead.
Backlog Acceleration Framework
We identified stalled tickets and prioritized high-impact fixes. We systematically resolved long-pending issues and restored sprint velocity.
Platform Stability Reinforcement
Our engineers worked across both frontend and backend layers of multiple marketplaces. We fixed bugs slowing listing pages, improved service reliability, and ensured stable releases while Vend's core team advanced new initiatives.
Legacy Code Modernization
Outdated services were refactored to remove blockers preventing feature deployment. We updated inefficient modules, cleaned up dependencies, and collaborated with Vend's lead engineers to ensure safe, incremental improvements.
Rapid Priority Adaptation
Marketplace environments demand flexibility. When urgent issues emerged, such as a listing form disruption, our team paused scheduled work and delivered same-day fixes. This responsiveness minimized business impact.
Collaborative Code Review Culture
Beyond task execution, our developers reviewed internal code and highlighted overlooked improvements. Small refinements improved maintainability and reduced the risk of recurring defects.
Transparent Communication Model
Through virtual meetings, messaging apps, and structured updates, leadership always had visibility into progress. No ambiguity, no delays, clear accountability.
Custom Functionalities
Our augmented team delivered targeted enhancements that directly improved platform stability and user experience across Vend’s marketplaces. From resolving listing page slowdowns to stabilizing complex image handling logic, each improvement reduced friction for end users.
Listing Page Performance Optimization
We resolved performance issues affecting listing pages by identifying bottlenecks in rendering and backend queries. Fixes reduced slow-page complaints from users and improved overall marketplace responsiveness.
Image Handling Stabilization
A long-standing issue in image processing impacted one marketplace's reliability. Our team collaborated with Vend's lead engineer to clean the codebase, thoroughly test edge cases, and deploy a stable fix without disrupting live users.
Admin Tools for Support Efficiency
We developed lightweight internal tools that simplified workflows for Vend’s support team. These utilities reduced manual effort and improved response times to user inquiries.
Pre-Release Testing Support
Our engineers assisted in validating new pages before launch. Structured testing reduced post-release defects and enabled smoother deployments.
Admin Review & Oversight Tools
Built-in admin controls allow internal teams to review flagged cases, validate AI findings, and continuously improve model performance.
On Going Support
Our commitment to Vend extends far beyond the initial deployment. We provide proactive post-launch support to ensure the platform remains competitive, secure, and perfectly aligned with evolving user demands and market trends.
Continuous Performance Tuning
We monitor marketplace traffic patterns and load speeds in real time, optimizing the codebase to ensure a seamless experience for high-volume enterprise transactions.
API & Third-Party Integrity
Our developers manage and update complex integrations, ensuring that payment gateways and vendor synchronization tools remain stable as external platforms evolve.
Strategic Growth Support
The client benefits from a dedicated lead for ongoing updates, providing a direct line for scaling features and maintaining the platform’s technical edge
Project Outcome
The staff augmentation engagement delivered immediate strategic impact by clearing high-priority backlogs and stabilizing core listing platforms for Vend’s extensive marketplace family.
By integrating senior engineers who served as a seamless extension of the in-house team, Acquaint Softtech reduced the technical burden on internal developers, enabling them to pivot from reactive bug fixing to proactive feature innovation.
The CEO was highly satisfied with our ability to blend into their elite technical environment while providing exceptional value-to-cost efficiency.
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