Project Proposal|Custom Software Development

AI-Powered Job
Application Platform

An AI copilot for job seekers — scraping jobs daily, tailoring resumes with ATS scoring, generating cover letters, and tracking every application.

$25,000
Project Budget
4 Weeks
Timeline
4 Phases
Milestones
View Full ProposalPrepared for Abhinash Palagani · February 27, 2026
01 / Project Overview

Your AI Copilot for Job Seekers

A comprehensive platform that transforms the job application process. From scraping opportunities to generating tailored materials and tracking every submission — all powered by cutting-edge AI.

Daily Job Scraping

Automated aggregation from multiple job boards with deduplication and smart filtering.

AI Resume Tailoring

OpenAI-powered resume optimization matched to each specific job description.

ATS Scoring

Numerical compatibility scores with actionable recommendations for improvement.

Cover Letter Generation

Personalized cover letters based on JD, company context, and user profile.

Application Tracking

Kanban-style tracker with statuses, notes, follow-ups, and timeline views.

Secure & Scalable

OAuth authentication, encrypted data, and cloud-native architecture on AWS.

AI Job Application Platform Dashboard Mockup
Platform Preview
02 / Milestone Breakdown

Four Weeks. Four Milestones.

Each milestone has clear deliverables and is payable upon your approval, giving you full control and visibility throughout the project.

Week 1Days 1–7

Discovery & Architecture

$0
20% of budget
Payment trigger: Approval of Technical Specification Document
1Stakeholder Interview & Requirements Document
2System Architecture Document with microservices breakdown
3Database Schema Design (ER diagrams)
4UI/UX Wireframes & Clickable Prototype
5Project Plan & Risk Register
Week 2Days 8–14

Core Engine Development

$0
40% of budget
Payment trigger: Successful demo of all core backend services
1Job Scraping Engine (multi-source, deduplication, scheduling)
2OpenAI Resume Tailoring Module with prompt engineering
3ATS Scoring Algorithm with actionable recommendations
4Cover Letter Generator with tone customization
5User Authentication & Profile System (OAuth + email)
6RESTful API Layer (fully documented)
Week 3Days 15–21

Frontend & Integration

$0
30% of budget
Payment trigger: Successful end-to-end demo on staging
1User Dashboard with key metrics and activity feed
2Job Feed & Discovery Interface with AI-recommended matches
3Resume Editor & Preview with ATS score visualization
4Application Tracker (Kanban-style with statuses)
5Cover Letter Manager with version history
6Analytics & Insights Panel
7Fully Responsive Design (desktop + mobile)
Week 4Days 22–28

Testing & Deployment

$0
10% of budget
Payment trigger: Successful production deployment and sign-off
1Comprehensive QA & Testing (unit, integration, E2E, security)
2Cloud Deployment (AWS with auto-scaling, SSL)
3CI/CD Pipeline (GitHub Actions)
4Technical Documentation & API Docs (Swagger)
5Knowledge Transfer & Training Session
6Source Code & IP Transfer
730 Days Post-Launch Bug-Fix Support
03 / Technology Stack

Built on Proven Technology

Every technology choice is deliberate — optimized for AI integration, developer velocity, and production-grade scalability.

System Architecture Diagram
Frontend

React.js / Next.js + Tailwind CSS

Modern, fast, SEO-friendly, excellent developer ecosystem

Backend

Python (FastAPI) or Node.js

FastAPI ideal for AI/ML integration; Node.js for real-time

AI / ML

OpenAI API (GPT-4.1)

Resume tailoring, cover letter generation, ATS analysis

Database

PostgreSQL + Redis

Relational data + caching/session management

Scraping

Scrapy / Playwright + Celery

Robust scraping with task queue for scheduling

Cloud

AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda)

Scalable, cost-effective, industry standard

Auth

Auth0 or Supabase Auth

Secure, OAuth-ready, fast to implement

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Automated testing and deployment

Monitoring

Sentry + CloudWatch

Error tracking and infrastructure monitoring

04 / Budget Summary

Transparent Investment

Milestone-based payments with clear deliverables. You only pay for approved work, maintaining full control throughout the engagement.

$0Total Budget

Discovery & Architecture

$0
Requirements, wireframes, architectureWeek 1 · 20%

Core Engine Development

$0
Scraping, AI integration, ATS scoring, APIsWeek 2 · 40%

Frontend & Integration

$0
Dashboard, UI, full integrationWeek 3 · 30%

Testing & Deployment

$0
QA, deployment, documentation, handoverWeek 4 · 10%
05 / Strategic Questions

Questions to Refine Scope

These questions are designed to reduce risk and ensure the final product aligns perfectly with your startup vision. Best discussed during a kickoff call.

Product & Vision

Technical & Data

Business & Monetization

Launch & Growth

06 / Why Work With Me

20+ Years of Proven Delivery

I bring the rare combination of deep technical expertise and strategic thinking — the same approach trusted by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups alike.

AI Integration Expertise

Deep experience with OpenAI API, prompt engineering, and building AI-powered products at scale. I understand the nuances of token optimization, response quality, and cost management.

Full-Stack Capability

End-to-end delivery from system architecture to cloud deployment — no coordination overhead, no handoff delays, no communication gaps between teams.

Startup Velocity

Have built and launched multiple MVPs within tight timelines and budgets. I understand the startup mindset — ship fast, iterate faster, and focus on what moves the needle.

Transparent Process

Milestone-based payments with clear deliverables — you only pay for approved work. Weekly demos, daily async updates, and full visibility into progress.

Post-Launch Support

30 days of included bug-fix support ensures a smooth transition to production. I don't disappear after deployment — I stay until the product is stable.

Let's Build This Together

Ready to Get Started?

I would love to schedule a 30-minute call to walk through the architecture, discuss your priorities, and answer any questions. Let's turn your vision into a production-ready platform.

Milestone-Based Payments30-Day Post-Launch SupportFull IP Ownership Transfer