Softment

Industries

On-Demand Services

Uber-like platforms connecting service providers with customers in real-time. Built for Australia teams with APAC overlap (AEST/AEDT-friendly).

Timeline4-5 weeks
ComplianceBackground checks

What We Build

Solutions we deliver

Ride-sharing platforms

Food delivery apps

Home services platforms

Beauty and wellness booking

Tutoring platforms

Pet care services

Event staffing platforms

Equipment rental platforms

Features

Common features

Real-time GPS tracking

Matching algorithms

Push notifications

In-app messaging

Payment processing

Rating and review system

Provider availability management

Customer and provider apps

Admin dashboard

Analytics and reporting

Scheduling system

Multi-service support

Compliance

Security & compliance

Background checksInsurance verificationGDPR

Tech Stack

Recommended stack

React Native/FlutterNode.jsPostgreSQLRedisAWS

Timeline

Typical timelines

1
2-3 weeks

Discovery

Requirements gathering and architecture design

2
4-5 weeks

Build

Development, testing, and iterative feedback

3
2-3 weeks

Launch

Deployment, optimization, and handoff

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

We use WebSocket connections and location services to update provider locations every few seconds. Customers see live location on maps with ETA calculations.

Yes. We build intelligent matching systems considering distance, availability, ratings, and preferences. Algorithms can be simple distance-based or complex ML-powered matching.

Yes. We implement background location services for providers while they're on duty. We handle battery optimization and privacy permissions properly.

We integrate payment processing where customers pay upfront or after service. Providers receive payouts minus platform fees. We handle tips, refunds, and disputes.

Regional

Delivery considerations for your region

Compliance & Data (AU)

For Australian teams, we keep privacy and data-handling explicit: access boundaries, safe logging, and clear retention policies.

We can support residency-sensitive designs (where feasible) and document data flows for stakeholder review.

  • Privacy Act-aware delivery posture (generic, no legal claims)
  • Documented data flows and access boundaries
  • Retention/deletion options where required
  • PII-safe logging and least-privilege defaults
  • NDA and DPA templates available on request

Timezone & Collaboration (APAC)

We support APAC collaboration with AEST/AEDT-friendly meeting windows and async progress updates.

We keep momentum with weekly milestones, crisp priorities, and predictable release planning.

  • APAC overlap with AEST/AEDT windows
  • Async-first updates and written decisions
  • Weekly milestone demos and scope control
  • Release planning with staged rollouts
  • Clear escalation path for blockers

Engagement & Procurement (AU)

We can structure engagements with clear scope, milestones, and invoicing that fits common procurement expectations.

If you need a lightweight vendor onboarding pack, we can provide delivery process notes and security posture summaries.

  • AUD-based engagements and invoicing options
  • Milestone-based billing for fixed-scope work
  • Time-and-materials for evolving scope
  • Procurement-friendly documentation on request
  • Optional paid discovery to de-risk delivery

Security & Quality (APAC)

With APAC teams, async clarity matters: written decisions, stable releases, and test coverage that prevents regressions.

We use performance budgets and release checklists so handoffs stay smooth across timezones.

  • CI-friendly testing: unit + integration + smoke tests
  • Performance budgets + bundle checks
  • Release checklist + rollback plan for production launches
  • Security checklist for auth and sensitive data flows
  • Observability hooks (logs + error tracking) ready for production
Ready to start?

Want to scope this properly?

Book a page call with Australia timezone overlap (APAC overlap (AEST/AEDT-friendly)). AUD-based engagements.

Reply within 2 hours. No-pressure consultation.