JobSikar - Modern Job Portal Platform

A full-stack job portal platform built with Next.js 15, featuring dynamic job listings, advanced search filters, admin dashboard, and real-time application tracking. Designed for both job seekers and employers with role-based access control.

Jul 2025 - Present

Web Application

Technologies

#Next.js#TypeScript#MongoDB#NextAuth#Tailwind CSS#TanStack-Query#zod

Live Demo Source Code

Key Features

Dynamic job search with advanced filters (title, location, category)
Role-based authentication (Admin, Employer, Job Seeker)
Admin dashboard with analytics and management tools
Real-time job application tracking
Employer verification system with blue tick badges
SEO optimized with Server Components
Responsive design with dark mode support
MongoDB Atlas integration for scalable data storage

Case Study Overview

# JobSikar - Modern Job Portal Platform ## Overview JobSikar is a comprehensive job portal platform that connects job seekers with employers. Built with modern web technologies, it provides a seamless experience for posting jobs, searching opportunities, and managing applications. ## Tech Stack - Frontend: Next.js 15, React 19, TypeScript - Styling: TailwindCSS, Lucide Icons - Backend: Next.js API Routes, MongoDB - Authentication: NextAuth.js with credentials provider - State Management: React Query, Redux Toolkit - Deployment: Vercel - Database: MongoDB Atlas ## Features Implemented - Dynamic Pages: Find Jobs, Candidates, Blog, Contact - Admin Panel: Complete CRUD operations for jobs, users, categories - Search & Filters: Advanced filtering by title, location, category - Authentication: Secure login/signup with role-based access - SEO Optimization: Server Components with dynamic metadata - Performance: Image optimization, code splitting, lazy loading - Security: Input validation with Zod, password hashing with bcrypt

The Challenge

1. Database Connection Issues**: Initially faced challenges with MongoDB Atlas connection and database naming conflicts between local and production environments. 2. Image Optimization**: Next.js image optimization was throwing 502 errors on Vercel due to remote pattern configuration. 3. SEO Implementation**: Converting client components to server components while maintaining interactivity required careful refactoring.

My Solution

1. Database Migration: Created automated migration scripts to consolidate data from test database to production database, ensuring consistency across environments. 2. Axios Configuration: Implemented robust API URL handling that works seamlessly in both local and deployed environments using window.location.origin. 3. Component Architecture: Refactored pages into Server Components for SEO with separate Client Components for interactive features, improving both performance and search engine visibility. 4. Performance Optimization: Added image sizes attributes, implemented lazy loading, and optimized bundle size for faster page loads.