Trusted Marketplace Platform Development

FULL-STACK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT – ADVANCED MULTI-CATEGORY MARKETPLACE PLATFORM We are building a next-generation, trust-driven marketplace platform. This is not a basic listing website. The platform is designed as a scalable transaction ecosystem with integrated payments, escrow-style flows, and strong user trust systems. We are seeking an experienced full-stack developer or team that can architect and deliver a production-ready platform from the ground up. PROJECT OVERVIEW The platform will support multiple major categories such as: * General Marketplace * Motors (vehicles) * Jobs * Property * Services Each category may require different listing structures, filters, and attributes. The system must be designed to support category-specific data models and future expansion without major rework. CORE FEATURES Marketplace System * Listing creation (images, pricing, structured attributes) * Category-specific fields (dynamic schema) * Advanced search and filtering (scalable and performant) * Featured and promoted listings User System * Secure registration and authentication * Profile management (buyer/seller roles) * Seller dashboard with listing and performance tracking * KYC-ready identity verification system Payments and Escrow * Integration with Stripe * Marketplace payments using Stripe Connect * Escrow-style transaction lifecycle (hold → fulfill → release) * Controlled payout logic (based on confirmation or time-based rules) * Dispute handling and admin intervention capability Communication * Buyer - Seller messaging system * Notifications (email and in-app) Admin and Trust System * Full admin dashboard * Listing moderation and approval * User management and verification oversight * Dispute resolution tools * Reporting and audit logs (Super admin + other admins) TECHNICAL EXPECTATIONS Preferred stack: * Frontend: React or [login to view URL] * Backend: Node.js or NestJS * Database: PostgreSQL (preferred for transactional integrity) * Payments: Stripe / Stripe Connect * Infrastructure: AWS or GCP Open to strong architectural recommendations. The system should be: * Modular and scalable * API-first (future mobile app support) * Secure and compliant (payment + identity) * Designed for long-term growth TIMELINE 3 to 6 months Milestone-based delivery with clear checkpoints WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR * Proven experience building marketplace or SaaS platforms * Strong understanding of payment systems (especially Stripe Connect) * Ability to design reliable transaction flows (escrow-style logic) * Experience with scalable backend architecture * Clear communication and structured development approach TO APPLY, PLEASE INCLUDE 1. Relevant portfolio (marketplace or transaction-based systems preferred) 2. Your proposed tech stack and architecture approach 3. Estimated timeline with phases 4. Experience with marketplace payments - escrow workflows 5. Brief explanation of how you would handle payment lifecycle: * payment - hold - fulfillment - release - dispute handling NOTES * We are not only looking for the cheapest option. Quality and correctness are critical. * Placeholder bids without understanding the system will not be considered. * Long-term collaboration is possible after initial build. If you have built systems where payments, trust, and user interactions are critical — we would like to hear from you.

Project ID: 40421532