System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: jade-platform

1. Introduction

The jade-platform is an AI-powered website designed to assist users in creating professional, ATS-friendly résumés and cover letters. By leveraging advanced AI technologies, the platform analyzes user job history, skills, and target roles to suggest improvements, optimize keywords, and format documents for maximum impact. The platform also includes user authentication, subscription payment options, and a clean, intuitive user interface to ensure a seamless experience.

This document outlines the system requirements for the jade-platform, providing a comprehensive guide for its development and implementation.

2. System Overview

The jade-platform aims to empower job seekers by simplifying the process of creating résumés and cover letters that stand out in today's competitive job market. The platform will:

• Collect user job history, skills, and target roles.
• Use AI to analyze and optimize résumés and cover letters for ATS compatibility.
• Provide job-specific keyword suggestions to improve visibility in hiring systems.
• Offer a clean and intuitive user interface for effortless navigation.
• Include user authentication and subscription payment options for secure access and monetization.

The platform will cater to a broad audience, including fresh graduates, mid-career professionals, and individuals seeking career transitions.

3. Functional Requirements

User Stories:

• As a User, I should be able to create an account and log in securely.
• As a User, I should be able to input my job history, skills, and target roles.
• As a User, I should be able to generate ATS-optimized résumés based on my input.
• As a User, I should be able to generate tailored cover letters for specific job applications.
• As a User, I should receive job-specific keyword suggestions to enhance my résumé and cover letter.
• As a User, I should be able to preview and download my résumé and cover letter in multiple formats (e.g., PDF, Word).
• As a User, I should be able to subscribe to a paid plan for advanced features.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage user accounts and subscriptions.
• As an Admin, I should be able to monitor platform usage and generate analytics reports.

4. User Personas

1. Fresh Graduate

• Description: Recently graduated individuals looking for their first job.
• Needs: Guidance on résumé formatting, keyword optimization, and cover letter creation.
• Goals: Secure entry-level positions by standing out in ATS systems.

2. Mid-Career Professional

• Description: Experienced professionals seeking career advancement or transitions.
• Needs: Advanced keyword suggestions, tailored cover letters, and ATS optimization.
• Goals: Highlight achievements and skills to secure higher-level roles.

3. Admin

• Description: Platform administrators responsible for managing user accounts and subscriptions.
• Needs: Tools to monitor user activity, manage subscriptions, and generate analytics.
• Goals: Ensure smooth platform operation and user satisfaction.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette:

• Background: #F4F7FC (Soft Sky Blue)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (Pure White)
• Text: #2C3E50 (Deep Navy Blue)
• Accent: #FF6F61 (Warm Coral)
• Muted Tones: #BDC3C7 (Light Gray)

The theme will evoke professionalism and trust, with a clean and modern aesthetic.

6. Signature Design Concept

Concept: Interactive Résumé Builder with Dynamic AI Feedback

The homepage will feature a live interactive résumé builder where users can input their details and see real-time AI feedback.

• Visual Design:
  The landing page will have a sleek, modern design with a floating card interface. Each card represents a section of the résumé (e.g., Work Experience, Skills, Education). Users can drag and drop cards to reorder sections.

• Animations:
  Subtle animations will guide users as they interact with the builder. For example, when users input data, the AI will highlight suggestions with glowing text or animated keyword bubbles.

• Micro-Interactions:
  Hovering over a keyword suggestion will display a tooltip explaining its importance. Clicking on a suggestion will automatically add it to the résumé.

• Color Transitions:
  The background will shift subtly between shades of blue and coral as users progress through the builder, creating a sense of flow and accomplishment.

This dynamic and engaging design will make the platform unforgettable and enjoyable to use.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The platform should load pages within 2 seconds under normal conditions.
• Scalability: Support up to 100,000 concurrent users.
• Security: Implement robust encryption for user data and payment information.
• Accessibility: Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 standards for accessibility.
• Localization: Support multiple languages, starting with English and Hindi.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web

Backend:

• Python
• FastAPI

Database:

• MySQL (preferred for RDBMS)
• MongoDB (for NoSQL data storage)

AI Models:

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• Claude 4.6 Opas for academic or coding work
• Gemini 3.1 Pro for friendly responses
• Google Nano Banana for image generation

AI Tools:

• Litellm for LLM Routing
• Langchain

Local Orchestration:

• Docker
• docker-compose

Server-Side Orchestration:

• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions:

• Users will have basic computer literacy.
• The platform will primarily target users in India, with INR as the default currency for subscriptions.
• Internet connectivity is required for platform access.

Constraints:

• The platform must comply with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, Indian IT Act).
• Subscription payments must integrate with popular payment gateways in India (e.g., Razorpay, Paytm).

10. Glossary

• ATS: Applicant Tracking System, software used by employers to filter and rank job applications.
• AI: Artificial Intelligence, technology that simulates human intelligence.
• RDBMS: Relational Database Management System, used for structured data storage.
• NoSQL: Non-relational database, used for unstructured data storage.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, standards for accessible web design.

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