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A mobile-first recruitment app for job seekers and employers, designed and built by Rocket Lab from concept to launch.
- Mobile App Development (Flutter)
- Client
- Sven Jobs
- Services
- Mobile App Development (Flutter)
About the Client
SvenJobs is an emerging recruitment platform focused on making job hunting and hiring simpler, faster, and more transparent. They connect job seekers with employers through a curated marketplace that prioritises quality over quantity, aiming to reduce the noise common in traditional job boards.
The Challenge
SvenJobs needed a mobile-first experience to bring their recruitment platform to life and stand out in a crowded market.
Their goals were clear:
- Build a modern, intuitive mobile app for both job seekers and employers.
- Deliver the project within a strict budget and agreed timeline.
- Maintain high quality and scalability to support future growth.
The challenge was balancing cost efficiency, speed, and quality while launching a feature-rich MVP that could quickly gain traction.
The Solution
Rocket Lab partnered with SvenJobs to design and develop the SvenJobs mobile app from concept to launch, focusing on efficiency without compromising quality.
Discovery & Planning
- Ran a structured discovery phase to define the MVP scope, prioritising features that delivered the most value early.
- Created a lean delivery roadmap to align with budget and deadline constraints.
Design & Development
- Designed a clean, mobile-first UI that made browsing, applying, and managing job postings simple.
- Developed the app for iOS and Android with a shared codebase to reduce build time and costs.
- Integrated job posting, search and filtering, application tracking, and push notifications.
Testing & Launch
- Conducted QA testing to ensure stability across devices.
- Released the app on both app stores within the planned delivery window.
Next step
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The Results
- Delivered on time: Launched within the agreed project timeline.
- Delivered on budget: No cost overruns from the original estimate.
- A stable, scalable mobile app ready to support SvenJobs’ growth strategy.
- Positive early user feedback on app speed and usability.
Why it worked
Turn complexity into clarity
Focused on the essential features to get the MVP live without unnecessary scope creep.
Be prepared, be proactive
Managed risks early to avoid budget or timeline blowouts.
Always provide value
Built a quality product that met business goals without overspend.
Be solution-driven
Found technical efficiencies to speed delivery.
Show you care
Treated SvenJobs’ launch date as our own, keeping quality high under tight constraints.
Key Stats
- Platforms
- iOS & Android
- Time to Launch
- 10 weeks
- Budget
- Delivered within agreed budget
- Core Features
- Job posting, search and filters, application tracking, push notifications
- Outcome
- A market-ready recruitment app with strong MVP adoption
