CBE Innova is a next-generation POS (Point of Sale) solution designed to streamline retail and hospitality transactions with a seamless user experience. The objective was to develop a high-performance, scalable, and secure system using a robust backend, a cross-platform mobile interface, and integrations with payment gateways and voucher services.
Frontend: Flutter (Cross-Platform Mobile UI) & Native iOS
Backend: Ruby on Rails (RoR)
Database: PostgreSQL
Payment Integrations: Stripe, PayPal, or any specific gateway used
Voucher Services: Integrated with Debitrak and Lynked Loyalty
CI/CD Pipelines: Automated staging and production deployments
DevOps & Project Management: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins/GitHub Actions
Additional Tools: Role-based access control, encryption, API rate-limiting
1. Planning & Requirement Analysis:
Defined business and technical requirements for a seamless POS experience.
Designed a modular architecture to support future enhancements.
2. Frontend Development (Flutter):
Built an intuitive and responsive mobile interface for smooth transactions.
Ensured cross-platform compatibility across Android and iOS.
Implemented offline mode for transactions in low-connectivity environments.
3. Backend Implementation (Ruby on Rails & PostgreSQL):
Developed secure and efficient APIs to handle transactions and user management.
Optimized database queries for high-speed processing.
Implemented real-time synchronization for transaction data.
4. Integration with Payment Gateway & Voucher Services:
Enabled secure and seamless payment processing via APIs.
Integrated digital and physical voucher redemption services.
5. CI/CD & DevOps Implementation:
Set up CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, staging, and production deployments.
Implemented containerization using Docker and managed deployments with Kubernetes.
Used Git version control and Agile-based project management tools.
6. Security & Compliance Measures:
Enforced encryption standards for secure transactions.
Implemented multi-layer authentication and API security best practices.
Ensured compliance with financial industry regulations.
7. Testing & Deployment:
Conducted unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
Deployed in a cloud-based infrastructure with automated monitoring and alerts.
Solution: Implemented local data caching and automatic sync when online.
Solution: Optimized database indexing and used load balancers for scalability.
Successfully built a robust, scalable POS system with secure payment processing.
Future enhancements may include AI-driven sales insights, biometric authentication, and blockchain-based transaction verification.
