Toptal saves online marketplace $500K annually by modernizing legacy systems.
Toptal helped an online marketplace transition from an outdated monolithic architecture to a modern microservices system, resulting in significant cost savings and an improved UX.
Client
A Switzerland-based online marketplace connecting buyers and sellers across consumer goods and lifestyle categories.
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Consumer ProductsDelivered Services
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The marketplace’s legacy system, built on outdated technologies, hindered innovation, slowed feature delivery, and led to user frustration due to prolonged item listing processes.
Solution
Microservices System Migration
Toptal implemented a strategic migration to a microservices architecture, centralizing image storage, utilizing a content delivery network, and incorporating caching mechanisms to enhance system performance and reduce costs.
AI-powered Listing Automation
Toptal integrated generative AI with an AI assistant feature, automating title and description creation, which significantly reduced the time and effort required for users to list items.
Outcome
Substantial Cost Savings
The migration to a modern architecture saved the company $500,000 annually on infrastructure, while reducing image storage expenses by $5,000 per month.
Faster Listing Times
The AI assistant reduced listing times by 80%, greatly improving user satisfaction and streamlining the platform’s operations.
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