Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Full-Stack Developer with specialized skills in building social media and peer-to-peer (P2P) platforms. This professional will be responsible for the end-to-end development of a new social media platform designed specifically for beauty industry professionals. The platform aims to facilitate networking, collaboration, and revenue generation through job listings, mentorship, and other peer-driven interactions.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience building scalable, feature-rich, and user-friendly social platforms with integrated P2P networking, monetization features, and data analytics capabilities. You will work closely with our design and strategy teams to develop a seamless user experience, implement cutting-edge technology, and ensure the platform is ready for rapid user growth.
Key Responsibilities:

    Architecture Development: Develop the architecture and full functionality of a social networking and P2P platform, including user profiles, job boards, collaboration tools, and integrated payment processing.

    User Profiles: Build robust user profiles that allow professionals to showcase portfolios, services, and job history, with functionality for posting and accepting job offers.

    Matching Algorithms: Implement real-time matching algorithms to connect users based on location, specialty, and collaboration needs, ensuring effective P2P connections.

    Collaboration Marketplace: Integrate a collaboration marketplace where beauty professionals can post gigs, find jobs, or collaborate with peers on beauty projects.

    Revenue Tools: Design and integrate revenue-generating tools such as paid virtual consultations, mentoring sessions, and in-app purchases of educational content.

    Backend Development: Develop the backend system for processing payments, subscriptions, and user transactions securely.

    Mobile Optimization: Ensure the platform is mobile-optimized, focusing on seamless user experience (UX) across devices.

    Community Features: Implement community features, including discussion groups, social sharing, and niche beauty professional communities.

    Analytics Dashboards: Set up user analytics dashboards to allow professionals to track their profile performance, jobs, and client growth.

    Subscription Model: Collaborate with the strategy and design teams to develop a premium subscription model that unlocks additional features, such as advanced analytics, enhanced job visibility, and access to exclusive content.

    Scalability: Work closely with marketing and data teams to ensure the platform's scalability as user engagement grows.

Requirements:

    Experience: Proven experience in full-stack development with a focus on building social networking platforms and P2P systems.

    Frontend Technologies: Expertise in frontend technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Vue.js, or Angular.

    Backend Technologies: Proficiency in backend technologies such as Node.js, Ruby on Rails, Django, or similar.

    Database Management: Strong knowledge of database management (SQL, NoSQL) and cloud-based solutions (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).

    Payment Processing: Experience with payment processing systems (Stripe, PayPal) and subscription-based monetization models.

    Real-Time Communication: Proficiency in implementing real-time communication features, including messaging, notifications, and in-app video/chat capabilities.

    API Development: Familiarity with API development and integration, allowing third-party services to be integrated into the platform.

    Data Security: Understanding of data security and privacy standards, particularly for handling sensitive user information and transactions.

    Collaboration with Designers: Ability to work closely with UX/UI designers to ensure the platform is visually appealing, user-friendly, and accessible to beauty professionals.

    Scalability: Experience with scalable architectures to support future growth as user engagement increases.

Preferred Skills:

    Experience developing platforms with peer-to-peer payment and collaboration systems.
    Previous experience working with marketplaces or job boards for service-based platforms.
    Experience developing and launching SaaS products and managing the full lifecycle from MVP to launch.
    Knowledge of AI and machine learning tools to enhance user matching algorithms and behavior analytics.
    Familiarity with beauty industry platforms or other niche professional networks is a plus.

Deliverables:

    Complete MVP development of the social P2P platform with essential features, including profiles, job listings, collaboration tools, and monetization.
    Implementation of a secure payment system for bookings, consultations, and premium features.
    A scalable, high-performance backend infrastructure to support future growth.
    Ongoing feature enhancements and optimizations based on user feedback and evolving needs.
    Full documentation and training for future internal teams on platform maintenance and scaling.

Duration:

Project-based with potential for long-term collaboration as the platform grows.
Location:

Remote, with flexible work hours and occasional team meetings for alignment.
Budget:

Competitive and based on experience. Please provide your hourly rate or project-based fee when applying.
To Apply:

Please submit your portfolio, relevant case studies, and any platforms you've developed that showcase similar social networking or P2P features.

We look forward to hearing from you!