System Architecture
Overview
JobHive is built on a modern, scalable, microservices-inspired architecture using Django as the primary backend framework. The system is designed for high availability, real-time processing, and seamless scalability to handle thousands of concurrent interviews.High-Level Architecture
Core Components
1. Backend Application Layer
Django Framework (v5.1.3)
Primary Components:- API Layer: Django REST Framework for RESTful APIs
- Authentication: JWT-based authentication with Django Allauth
- Real-time: Django Channels for WebSocket communication
- Task Queue: Celery with Redis for background processing
- Database: PostgreSQL with advanced indexing strategies
API Architecture
RESTful Design Principles:- Resource-based URLs (
/api/v1/interviews/,/api/v1/users/) - HTTP methods for CRUD operations
- Consistent response formats with pagination
- Version-controlled API endpoints
- Comprehensive error handling and validation
2. Database Layer
PostgreSQL Configuration
Performance Optimizations:3. Real-Time Communication Layer
WebSocket Architecture (Django Channels)
Connection Management:LiveKit Integration
Video/Audio Processing:- Real-time Communication: Low-latency video and audio streaming
- Recording: Automatic session recording for analysis
- Transcription: Real-time speech-to-text conversion
- Quality Adaptation: Dynamic quality adjustment based on connection
4. AI/ML Processing Layer
Sentiment Analysis Engine
Multi-Modal Processing:AI Agent Architecture
Orchestrated Agent System:- Natural Language Processing: Advanced text analysis and understanding
- Computer Vision: Facial expression and body language analysis
- Speech Processing: Audio quality, pace, and filler word detection
- Behavioral Analysis: Pattern recognition in responses and interactions
5. Caching and Performance Layer
Redis Configuration
Caching Strategy:Database Query Optimization
Performance Patterns:6. Background Processing Layer
Celery Task Queue
Task Organization:Data Flow Architecture
1. Interview Session Lifecycle
2. API Request Flow
Security Architecture
Authentication & Authorization
Multi-layered Security:Data Protection
Encryption and Privacy:- Data at Rest: AES-256 encryption for sensitive data
- Data in Transit: TLS 1.3 for all communications
- Personal Data: GDPR-compliant data handling
- Video/Audio: Encrypted storage with access controls
Scalability Design
Horizontal Scaling
Container Architecture:Auto-Scaling Configuration
AWS Auto Scaling:Monitoring and Observability
DataDog Integration
Comprehensive Monitoring:Logging Strategy
Structured Logging:Deployment Architecture
AWS Infrastructure
Production Environment:CI/CD Pipeline
Automated Deployment:Performance Characteristics
Response Time Targets
- API Endpoints: < 200ms average response time
- Real-time Updates: < 50ms WebSocket message delivery
- AI Analysis: < 2 seconds for sentiment analysis
- Database Queries: < 10ms for indexed queries
Throughput Capabilities
- Concurrent Interviews: 1000+ simultaneous sessions
- API Requests: 10,000 requests/minute
- WebSocket Connections: 5,000 concurrent connections
- Background Tasks: 500 tasks/minute processing
Availability Targets
- Uptime: 99.9% availability (8.76 hours downtime/year)
- Recovery Time: < 5 minutes for service restoration
- Data Backup: 15-minute RPO, 1-hour RTO
- Multi-region: Disaster recovery in secondary region
