""" Application Architecture Overview MerchantsOfHope - Recruiting Platform 1. Multi-Tenant Architecture: - Each TSYS Group line of business operates as an isolated tenant - Separate data storage per tenant with shared application code - Tenant identification via subdomain or header - Database-level isolation with tenant_id foreign keys 2. Technology Stack: - FastAPI: Modern, fast web framework with async support - SQLAlchemy: ORM for database operations - Pydantic: Data validation and settings management - JWT: Token-based authentication - PostgreSQL: Primary database (with migration support) - Redis: Caching and session storage - Celery: Background task processing 3. Core Modules: - Authentication & Authorization: OIDC, social login, RBAC - Tenant Management: Isolated business units - User Management: Job seekers, providers, admins - Job Management: Postings, applications, lifecycle - Resume Management: CVs, portfolios, profiles - Notification System: Email, in-app notifications 4. Security & Compliance: - OIDC for secure authentication - Role-based access control - Data encryption at rest and in transit - PCI DSS compliance for payment data - GDPR compliance for European users - SOC 2 compliance for security controls - FedRAMP compliance for government work - Accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA) 5. Deployment: - Docker containerization - Docker Compose for local development - Kubernetes-ready manifests - Health checks and monitoring - Environment configuration via settings This architecture ensures scalability, maintainability, security, and compliance with all required standards while providing a solid foundation for the recruiting platform. """