Fractional CTO, Agile Development, Real-Time Data Integration, Compliance, Improved User Experience
Seniorenplatzfinder – Matching Seniors with the Right Care Facility
Seniorenplatzfinder.de is the Booking.com of the care industry. It enables clever and contemporary ways of providing care. Seniorenplatzfinder.de is the first digital "matching" platform that helps care seekers find suitable care homes. Care seekers can create care requests in accordance with data protection on our website and will be matched with and contacted by appropriate institutions. The platform offers an innovative online solution for arranging living space for seniors in nursing homes, retirement homes, and other facilities.
The Challenge
Sep 1, 2023
Seniorenplatzfinder set out to simplify the process of finding suitable care options for seniors and their families. Despite a promising concept, the platform struggled with slow search speeds, incomplete facility profiles, and an unpredictable user experience. Families seeking care often encountered outdated data or faced glitches that halted their inquiries midway. Meanwhile, internal miscommunication made it tough for the development and operations teams to collaborate, resulting in missed deadlines and rising costs.
"Working with Tayeb was a game-changer for us. His agile approach and transparent processes helped us tackle the most urgent issues first—search speeds, outdated profiles, and compliance. The platform runs smoothly now, and our team finally feels aligned on our mission to make care accessible and easy to navigate."
– Marcus
CEO, Olma Cura GmbH
The Research
A deep-dive analysis of Seniorenplatzfinder’s infrastructure revealed a fragmented codebase with minimal documentation. The facility database lacked real-time updates, and there was no single source of truth for new listings or pricing details. Meetings with staff members surfaced the fact that tasks lacked clear prioritization and that important features—like advanced search filters—were often pushed aside. It also became clear that regulatory requirements for senior care data were not fully considered, risking potential compliance issues.
The Solution
Acting as Fractional CTO, Tayeb revamped the project roadmap to prioritize core functionalities first, especially the search engine and facility profile system. An agile development framework was introduced, featuring shorter sprints and regular check-ins that gave everyone—from care home administrators to internal devs—a clearer view of what was being built. The codebase was standardized, and real-time data synchronization mechanisms were put in place so families could access up-to-date facility information. By addressing compliance, automating tests, and refining the user journey, Seniorenplatzfinder could confidently support both seniors and families searching for the right care options.
