How does business scale impact tech teams?
At Deploi, we’re a tech-first solution designed to make background checking faster and more efficient—specifically for the Facilities Management (FM) industry.
Small but mighty, our team is:
“Dedicated to building a safer and more efficient workforce.”
As we step into 2025, we’re scaling in two key directions:
Expanding our product offering to old and new industries: Security Guarding and Social Care
Opening up our platform to reach more clients via partner integrations and OpenAPIs
Scaling in both volume and variety brings exciting opportunities—but also real challenges. For our tech team, it means rethinking how we build, and how we grow—without compromising on the standards our users rely on.
📈 Scaling Isn’t Just “Doing More”
When we talk about scale, we’re not just talking about volume—we’re talking about doing more, faster, and smarter.
That’s great news for our clients.
As demand for background checks grows—across different sectors and partner platforms—our systems must be ready to deliver results at scale, without ever sacrificing quality or compliance. Whether you’re onboarding one employee or 500, you can count on consistent turnaround, clear data, and smooth workflows.
🧰 Our Technical Planning Toolbox
To make all this happen, our team uses a growing toolkit to stay ahead of complexity:
Whiteboards & ERDs (Entity Relationship Diagrams)
Before we write a line of code, we map out how the data connects. It’s old school—but essential!
Data Flow Diagrams
These help us visualise how information moves through our systems. They’re key when every second counts in onboarding.
Architectural Diagrams
As our systems get more complex, we need to zoom out and see how everything fits together—from services to databases to third-party integrations.
Architectural Decision Records (ADRs)
New to our workflow, ADRs document why we make certain technical choices. As the team grows, these records help us stay aligned and avoid repeating the same debates.
These tools help us build with confidence—but they also support collaboration, especially as our team becomes more distributed and cross-functional.
💡 What We’re Learning Along the Way
Some of our biggest lessons so far?
Foundations before features.
As we scale, we’re doubling down on the long-term health of our platform—restructuring our database, upgrading our authentication to OAuth2, and setting new standards for code quality. These investments take time, but they unlock real velocity and reliability down the line.
Standardisation beats cleverness.
As the team grows, having consistent patterns matters more than having the “smartest” solution. Shared architecture and clear coding conventions help us move faster, with fewer surprises.
Momentum is powerful.
When you work in a small, focused team, progress compounds quickly—and that’s incredibly motivating. Every improvement we make builds on the last, especially as our systems become more connected and more scalable.
🤝 What This Means for Our Clients
So, how does our technical scale translate to your experience as a client?
Here’s what you can expect as we grow:
Faster turnaround even as volumes increase.
Tailored solutions for new sectors like Security Guarding and Social Care.
Smarter automation, reducing admin without compromising accuracy.
Easier integrations, so Deploi fits into your existing onboarding systems through modern OpenAPIs.
Confidence in compliance, with scalable systems built to adapt to evolving industry standards.
Whether you’re expanding across regions or streamlining internal ops, we’re building tech that grows with you—and makes onboarding simpler for everyone.
💬 Want to See It in Action?
We’re already working with some of the UK’s leading FM companies to deliver rapid, compliant background checks that help teams hit the ground running. And with 2025 shaping up to bring even more capability to our platform, there’s never been a better time to see how Deploi can support your hiring goals.
Got questions about integrations or new industry coverage?
Let’s chat—get in touch with us here.
