Android Social Media App Build

I want to bring a new social media idea to life through a purpose-built Android application. This is a full application development project, so I need someone who can take the concept from blank screen to a polished, Play-Store-ready release.

The core scope is native Android—Java or Kotlin is fine—covering everything a modern social platform needs: secure sign-up and login, user profiles, an endlessly scrolling feed, basic interactions such as likes or comments, plus real-time push notifications. If you’re comfortable setting up a lightweight backend as well (Firebase, Supabase, or another scalable option), that’s a bonus, though I’m open to your recommendations.

Deliverables I expect:
• Production APK ready for testing and release
• Clean, well-commented source code in a public or private repository
• A short setup & deployment guide so I can build and publish future updates myself

Please tell me:
• Your preferred tech stack for Android social apps
• Any similar projects or sample code I can review
• An estimated timeline from kickoff to first test build

I’m ready to move quickly once I find the right developer, so feel free to ask questions or suggest improvements to the scope.