Need A Guy

Building a dual-sided gig platform meant solving complex UX, geolocation, and data management challenges to meet the unique needs of contractors and skilled workers.

• Diverse User Journeys: The app had to serve contractors managing projects and workers promoting themselves-each requiring different interfaces and functionality.
• Real-Time Matching: GPS-based location filtering had to work instantly, accurately, and efficiently without draining device batteries.
• Project Coordination: Needed tools for task assignment, hours tracking, and resource management integrated within worker profiles and team dashboards.
• Data Privacy: With sensitive job and location data, the platform required encrypted storage, role-based access, and secure authentication.
• Growth-Ready Architecture: The backend needed to be scalable, modular, and region-ready to support future categories and user growth.

We developed a scalable mobile app using React Native, Node.js, and MongoDB-equipped with real-time location tools, secure infrastructure, and dual user flows.

• Worker Experience: Users create detailed profiles, upload portfolios, set availability, and receive job offers based on GPS and skill matching.
• Contractor Tools: Project creators can search by proximity and rating, build teams, assign jobs, and track hours per site or project.
• Matching Engine: Google Maps API supports real-time geolocation and filtering by skill, availability, and trade category.
• UI & Notifications: Intuitive navigation with Firebase-based push alerts ensures users stay updated on jobs, invites, and tasks.
• Security & Performance: Implemented JWT authentication, encrypted storage, and modular backend logic to handle large user volumes and fast interactions.

Need A Guy has become a trusted workforce tool, enabling faster hires and project coordination for thousands of contractors and gig professionals.

• Faster Hiring: Over 60% of hires happen within 24 hours of posting a job, reducing downtime for contractors.
• Repeat Work: Gig workers benefit from the app’s 'favorites' and team features, building steady client pipelines.
• High Engagement: Users stay active with real-time updates, profile tools, and in-app communication.
• Time Tracking Adoption: Project managers rely on the built-in hours tracker to manage teams across multiple job sites efficiently.
• Market Expansion: With proven traction, the platform is expanding into cleaning, event staffing, and other verticals.
• Strategic Partnerships: Early success has led to interest from staffing agencies and trade schools looking to integrate their talent pools.