Hiring a Developer for "MicroBizBoost" SaaS Platform

Project Overview: "MicroBizBoost" is a SaaS platform designed to provide ultra-small business owners with affordable, automated marketing tools that allow them to promote their business and sell products. The platform will include features such as an automated website builder, social media management, email marketing, basic SEO tools, digital advertising assistant, and a repository of educational resources. In addition, the platform would need vital business tools such as invoicing capabilities and a general CRM platform. Detailed Technical Requirements: Frontend Development: • Proficiency in React.js for building a dynamic, interactive user interface. • Experience with HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript ES6+. • Familiarity with frontend development tools and processes (e.g., webpack, Babel). • Understanding of responsive web design principles. Backend Development: • Strong experience in Node.js and Express for creating server-side logic and APIs. • Experience with RESTful API development and integration. • Knowledge of server-side templating languages (e.g., EJS, Jade). Database Management: • Proficiency in using MongoDB or other NoSQL databases. • Understanding of database design and management, including data indexing, caching, and security. • Familiarity with ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) frameworks. API Integration: • Experience in integrating various third-party APIs (e.g., social media APIs, Google Ads API, email service providers like Mailchimp). • Ability to handle API authentication and maintain secure communication between services. Cloud Services: • Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure) for hosting the application. • Understanding of cloud storage, computing, and networking services. • Knowledge of deploying and managing applications in a cloud environment. Web Security: • Strong understanding of web application security practices. • Experience with implementing SSL/TLS, data encryption, and secure user authentication. • Familiarity with common security vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, XSS) and their prevention methods. Ideal Candidate Profile: • At least 3-5 years of experience in full-stack development, particularly in SaaS platform development. • A strong portfolio demonstrating relevant projects, with a focus on SaaS and marketing tools. • Ability to translate complex requirements into functional, user-friendly software. • Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset. • Strong communication skills, with fluency in English and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Responsibilities: • Work closely with our team to understand and refine platform requirements. • Develop, test, and deploy frontend and backend components of the platform. • Integrate various third-party services and APIs to enhance platform functionality. • Ensure the platform's scalability, performance, and security. • Participate in code reviews, documentation, and maintenance activities. • MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNICATION IN THE EASTERN TIME ZONE. Project Timeline and Compensation: • Immediate start with an estimated 6-month development phase, followed by testing and deployment. PLEASE READ!!! OUR PROCESS We'd like to thank all those who apply, and would like to outline our process for selection. Stage 1 - Receive Bids Stage 2 - We will narrow down the candidates to a top 10 in which each candidate will be required to provide a brief on how their skills line up with our project. This will immediately show if the project brief has been adhered to. Stage 3 - Of the 10 candidates, 5 will be selected for the final round in which candidates will be required to submit a proposal outlining scope of work, their process including timelines that will meet each module of the project, API's and applications that will be required. IMPORTANT While the cost for this project is initial... Ongoing work will be required at an ongoing payments.