Indeed Flex
A platform for jobs seekers across the US
Project overview
Indeed Flex is A platform for jobs seekers across the US Choose work that fits your lifestyle with Indeed Flex. Built with high standards for performance, security, and intuitive user experiences, the platform is engineered to support mission-critical workflows and seamless scale.
What was the problem or pain point
Client Dilemma & Technical Bottleneck
Indeed Flex (formerly Syft), acquired by global job site giant Indeed, was designed to redefine temporary staffing across the hospitality, industrial, and retail sectors. Traditional temp staffing agencies relied on phone calls, manual spreadsheets, and opaque commission cuts. The core pain point was matching vetted temporary workers with urgent enterprise shift openings in real time, handling last-minute worker cancellations, tracking on-site clock-in/clock-out verification, and processing compliant weekly payroll across tens of thousands of flexible workers.
What we suggested to the client
Solid Sphere Architectural Recommendation
Solid Sphere recommended an Uber-like marketplace platform consisting of cross-platform mobile apps for job seekers and an enterprise desktop web portal for employers. We advised building a high-speed matchmaking algorithm that scores and dispatches shift invitations based on worker location proximity, skill certifications, reliability scores, and past employer ratings. We also suggested implementing automated geofenced clock-in validation using GPS and QR codes to eradicate manual timesheet disputes.
What made this project challenging
Matching temporary workers with hospitality and retail shifts in real-time based on skills and proximity
Handling sudden surge bookings from major employers with instant worker verification
Managing compliance with US and UK labor laws, hourly rates, and automated payroll disbursements
Building a reliable GPS-based geofence clock-in and clock-out verification system
What was implemented and how it was implemented
Step-by-Step Technical Execution
We built the worker-facing mobile app using React Native, enabling job seekers to browse available shifts, view upfront transparent pay rates, receive instant push notifications for matching jobs, and accept shifts with a single tap. We engineered a geofencing module that activates when workers arrive at the employer's physical venue, unlocking an on-screen QR code for site managers to scan, verifying attendance to the exact minute. The employer portal was built with modern web technologies, providing live staffing rosters, shift replacement automation for no-shows, and digital performance rating tools. The backend in Node.js and PostgreSQL orchestrated real-time shift status transitions, automated overtime pay calculations, and integrated with payroll processors for automated weekly direct deposits.
How we delivered
Developed high-performance worker mobile app with instant shift claiming and push notifications
Built employer web portal for multi-location staffing management, attendance tracking, and ratings
Engineered automated instant-pay worker disbursement pipeline integrated with payroll providers
Implemented GPS geofencing verification ensuring accurate on-site shift attendance records
What did we use to implement it
Technology Stack & Technical Rationale
React Native was selected to deliver a fast, unified mobile codebase for iOS and Android with rapid feature iteration. Node.js handled the high-concurrency marketplace transaction engine, processing millions of shift status updates and notifications during peak morning check-in rushes. PostgreSQL maintained strict relational data consistency across worker profiles, employer billing, shifts, and financial ledgers. Geolocation APIs and native device GPS chips powered accurate on-site geofencing. Stripe integrated seamless employer payment processing, and AWS provided elastic cloud infrastructure.
Key outcomes
Over 100,000 shifts completed monthly
98% shift fulfillment rate for enterprise employers
Instant same-day payroll disbursement
Acquired and scaled under the Indeed ecosystem
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