Scalable Logistics Portal Development

Logistics Portal Developer (FedEx API, Stripe, AfterShip)

Title: Build a Logistics Portal (FedEx API + Stripe + AfterShip Integration)

Description:
We are a Singapore-based logistics service provider launching a shipping and tracking portal for SMEs and e-commerce sellers.

The platform will integrate with FedEx APIs (Rates, Ship, Pickup, Track, Documents), Stripe/PayNow, and AfterShip (Phase 1 for branded tracking). In the longer term, we plan to replace AfterShip with our own tracking microservice for better scalability and cost control. along with more APIs for international and local couriers

We are seeking either:

An experienced developer (backend + frontend), or

A corporate development partner/team that can deliver the portal MVP

Scope of Work

FedEx API Integration

Rates, Ship (labels), Pickup, Track, Documents.

Handle API tokens, retries, error handling.

Payment Integration

Stripe (cards) + PayNow support.

Refunds, reconciliation, idempotent flows.

Merchant Portal (React/Vue)

New Shipment form (addresses, parcel dims, rates, insurance).

Dashboard with shipments list, invoices, tracking links.

Checkout with insurance upsell.

Admin Portal

Shipment monitoring (exceptions, SLA breaches).

Billing & reconciliation (buy vs sell vs fees).

Insurance claim tracker.

Tracking & Notifications

Phase 1: Push tracking ID to AfterShip (hosted branded page, notifications).

Phase 2: Internal tracking microservice (event normalization, branded page, SMS/email alerts).

Infrastructure & Security

PostgreSQL DB schema, Redis queues, S3 for labels/docs.

AWS deployment (RDS, ECS/Lightsail, CloudFront).

JWT authentication, audit logs, PDPA compliance.

Requirements

Proven experience building logistics/e-commerce platforms or API-driven SaaS.

Strong in Laravel (PHP) or NestJS (Node.js) + PostgreSQL.

Experience with FedEx/DHL/UPS APIs (or similar shipping APIs).

Familiarity with Stripe, AfterShip, AWS.

Able to deliver production-grade code (scalable, secure, tested).

Deliverables

Fully working portal MVP within 8–10 weeks.

Documentation (API endpoints, DB schema, setup guides).

Handover for future in-house or external dev teams.

Optional: Support Phase 2 build (tracking microservice).

Engagement Model

Agencies/Corporate Teams: Retainer or fixed-scope project.

Open to long-term collaboration for Phase 2 & ongoing enhancements.

Application :

Share your CV or company profile.

Portfolio of relevant logistics, e-commerce, or API projects.

Proposed approach (tech stack choice, timeline, engagement model).