When OneTraffic came to us, they had a bold idea: create a mobile-first platform that would revolutionize how travelers get information while on the road. It wasn’t just about maps or navigation—it was about communication. They wanted to create a shared space for the transportation ecosystem to have real-time conversation: drivers, service stations, road authorities, even local event organizers and more.

Too often, drivers are bombarded with generic information—radio traffic reports, unverified user tips, or disjointed alerts from various sources. OneTraffic aimed to fix that by channeling relevant, location-based content directly to the driver, safely and seamlessly. It was an ambitious vision, and we were excited to bring it to life. This blog outlines how we took their vision and turned it into a scalable, easy-to-manage product.

Designing a Modular, Scalable Architecture

We started with the architecture. This platform wasn’t just a mobile app—it was an ecosystem. It needed to be modular enough to support varied use cases (fuel alerts, police notifications, road closures), while remaining scalable, secure, and efficient.

Our lead architect engineered a highly modular backend system in Java. This architecture allowed each component—routing, messaging, content channels, user roles—to function independently, enabling seamless deployment as discrete modules packaged as pods within a Kubernetes cluster. This modularity not only streamlined development and maintenance but also ensured horizontal scalability, fault isolation, and efficient resource utilization across dynamic cloud environments.

Beyond the Map: Building Our Own

One of the biggest technical challenges was navigation. Unlike typical apps that rely on Google or Bing, we sourced our vector maps from open data, giving us full control. This allowed us to layer route-specific information—like hazards, fuel prices, or service stops—on top of a custom-designed map engine. It was a complex undertaking, but it gave OneTraffic freedom, flexibility, and a unique edge.

Multi-Platform Delivery: From Mobile to Admin Portal

We built:

  • A Swift and Kotlin mobile app for iOS and Android users
  • An Angular-based web portal for administrators and partner organizations
  • Real-time routing logic that could suggest detours with full context: how long the delay is, whether there’s a police patrol ahead, or where the nearest clean restroom is

Behind the scenes, this required integrating public and partner APIs, real-time data streams, and a role-based content management system—all coordinated across multiple user types and permissions.

A Globally Distributed Team, Seamlessly Managed

To deliver this, we managed two outsourced development teams in Serbia, working in two different cities, while coordinating product leadership and project management from the United States.

This setup allowed us to blend technical excellence with business alignment. We worked in Agile sprints, held joint retrospectives, and maintained a shared delivery roadmap. Our U.S.-based management ensured tight communication with the client, while our Serbian teams executed quickly and cost-effectively.

Embracing Change: Agile Discovery in a Shifting Landscape

OneTraffic’s vision evolved over time, as most bold ideas do. With each new stakeholder—from city officials to commercial gas chains—came new feature requests and requirements.

Rather than resisting this, we embraced a mindset of change management. We separated core MVP features from exploratory modules and developed in layers, ensuring that shifting priorities didn’t derail the roadmap. This allowed us to remain lean while keeping optional features ready for activation when needed.

The Result: A Vision Realized, a Platform Ready

The OneTraffic platform today is not just a proof of concept—it’s a fully designed, developed, and integrated solution that’s tested, cloud-deployed, and ready for the next phase of adoption. It proves that location-based communication can be safe, smart, and highly personalized.

This was more than an app build—it was a full-service engagement, from concept refinement and architecture to design, development, testing, and launch support.

Conclusion: When Vision Meets Execution

OneTraffic came to us with an idea. We delivered a platform that met their current and future needs. From custom maps and a modular architecture to real-time routing and multi-party integration, we helped shape their vision into a working product that’s now available in the cloud and released in app stores. Our globally managed, end-to-end delivery model turned their complex idea into a beautiful, scalable system—and made their dream a reality.

Finding the right solution and implementing it effectively requires more than just choosing the right technology—it requires a trusted partner with the experience, knowledge, and resources to execute your vision.

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