Case study

Borderless

Discover how NerdHeadz developed Borderless Jobs, a job matching platform designed to connect international job seekers with UK employers.

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The challenge

What we set out to solve

Borderless came to us with urgent issues and no time to waste. Their Bubble app, built to connect employers with international job seekers, was riddled with critical bugs that threatened to derail their upcoming major event.

The stakes
- App instability could tarnish their reputation.
- Missed opportunities to attract users and partners during the event.
But this wasn’t just about fixing bugs. Borderless had a bigger vision: an easy-to-use, scalable, and adaptable platform for employers and job seekers.
With a tight timeline and high expectations, they needed a partner who could tackle the immediate problems and support their long-term goals. That’s where we stepped in.

The approach

Building the Right Solution

Borderless set out to redefine international recruitment by creating a platform where employers and job seekers could connect easily and efficiently. Their goal was simple: to make hiring across borders stress-free.

A user-friendly web app: employers can post jobs, manage applications, and track candidates; job seekers can upload CVs, find roles, and apply confidently.
Clear priorities: fix immediate bugs, improve UX, and add new features to keep the platform fresh and relevant.
Core features: job posting & dashboards, automated job matching, and real-time tracking for full hiring process visibility.

The solution

How we built it

Our Process

Development process

Quick audit & bug fixes

Conducted a quick audit, fixed critical bugs within days, and defined a clear roadmap focused on UX, job-matching accuracy, and key feature updates.

Phased Development

UX and algorithm updates (Weeks 3-4), feature additions including automated job matching and interview scheduling (Weeks 5-8), testing & launch (Weeks 9-10).

Overcoming challenges

Delivered rapid fixes for the event deadline, used agile approach to adapt to changing needs, and fine-tuned the matching algorithm for precise results.

Results

What it delivered

Cross-border job-matching platform stabilized and relaunched after critical bug fixes
Automated job matching algorithm connecting UK employers with international seekers
Employer dashboards with job posting, application management, and real-time tracking
Job seeker CV upload and role application system deployed
Phased delivery over 10 weeks: bug fixes, UX improvements, and feature additions

Our roles