Building the API-Driven TapToGo App for Albert Heijn
TapToGo
SPECTR designed and built TapToGo as a retail application integration solution, connecting business systems, customer data and external sources through secure APIs and microservices. This made it possible to connect a wide range of business systems and data sources while creating a highly scalable foundation. The application was also designed to comply with all relevant GDPR and privacy requirements.
In addition to developing the TapToGo app, SPECTR introduced new integrations with internal and external data sources. By combining information such as train schedules, weather data, shopping history, geofencing, pricing and timing, Albert Heijn gained new opportunities to deliver more relevant and personalized customer experiences.
The Retail Application Integration Challenge
Albert Heijn wanted to combine a wide range of business objectives within one user-friendly mobile application. The solution needed to process customer data securely, comply with GDPR requirements and be delivered within a short timeframe. At the same time, the application had to connect numerous internal and external data sources without adding unnecessary complexity to the existing IT landscape.
Approach
SPECTR took the lead in close collaboration with Albert Heijn and translated the different business objectives into one integrated solution. The application functionality and integration architecture were designed in parallel, which allowed new features to be delivered quickly. Existing systems were connected through secure APIs, while external data sources were added to expand the application’s capabilities and support more relevant customer interactions.
Results
The result was a new application built almost entirely on a microservices architecture, supported by real-time API integrations, orchestration and event-driven communication. Existing systems and applications were reused wherever possible, while all communication between components was secured and encrypted. This created a scalable, flexible and GDPR-compliant foundation for future development and innovation.
SPECTR – We Get IT Done!
Challenge
- The quantity and variety of business objectives;
- Remain GDPR compliant with user data;
- A short timeline;
- The number of data sources;
- Create a user-friendly mobile app.
Approach
- Connect business objectives;
- Design functionality and integration simultaneously;
- Deliver quickly to the business;
- Take the lead in collaboration with the company;
- Connect with external objects for increased functionality.
Results
- A new application 98% Microservices-based;
- Real-time API integrations and orchestrations;
- Microservices, event-driven architecture;
- Mostly built on existing systems;
- All communication is secure and encrypted;
- GDPR compliant.
Team
- Thorkell Heida
- Diederik de Lange
- Erwin van den Bunder
- Jiten Manghwani
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SPECTR combines application development, integration architecture and secure APIs to turn complex business requirements into scalable digital solutions. Let’s explore how we can connect your systems, data and applications.
Ready to Build a Scalable Digital Application?
SPECTR combines application development, integration architecture and secure APIs to turn complex business requirements into scalable digital solutions. Let’s explore how we can connect your systems, data and applications.