A Keyhole Software consultant has played a pivotal role in modernizing a complex financial management platform, seamlessly transitioning a key section of a monolith application into a cutting-edge React Single Page Application (SPA). This initiative is part of a broader effort to transform the monolithic system into a scalable collection of React SPAs within a monorepo built using Nx and Vite and hosted on Amazon S3.
To drive efficiency, the consultant optimized Vite, Nx, and GitHub Action configurations, significantly improving deployment processes and reducing build times. Working closely with other developers within the monorepo, the consultant actively engages in code reviews and shared infrastructure enhancements to maintain best practices and ensure consistency across applications.
Key Efforts & Leadership
Collaboration and knowledge sharing have been central to the consultant’s role in this project. Actively participating in daily stand-ups, the consultant works closely with the product owner and UX designer to refine requirements and ensure development aligns with business objectives.
While much of the implementation work is independent, the consultant engages in regular code reviews and shared component development, fostering consistency and best practices across the monorepo. Contributions extend beyond code—playing a crucial role in documentation, meticulously detailing patterns and development practices. This effort enhances team efficiency, streamlines onboarding for new engineers, and ensures a smooth handoff for internal developers who will maintain the application in the future.
By balancing independent execution with collaborative engagement, the consultant has helped drive the success of this modernization effort, ensuring both immediate project impact and long-term sustainability.
Technologies Used
- Frontend: React, React Bootstrap, React Router, SCSS
- State Management & API: Apollo Client (GraphQL)
- Build & Deployment: Vite, Nx, GitHub Actions
- Backend & Integration: Ruby on Rails, Ember.js
- Hosting: Amazon S3
Business Impact & Ongoing Success
This modernized portal empowers employees with a streamlined, intuitive interface to manage timesheets, expenses, and payroll information, significantly improving user experience and operational efficiency. By leveraging a scalable, modular frontend architecture, this transition lays the foundation for future enhancements and long-term maintainability.
The client has been highly satisfied with the progress, continuing to see measurable improvements in project goals. As development moves forward, ongoing enhancements and refinements further align the application with evolving business needs, reinforcing the success of this strategic modernization effort.
