Enterprise-Level Library Management Software

Job ID: 40385447

Budget: ₹1,500 – ₹12,500 INR

Project Title:
Enterprise Standard Library Management System (.NET Web API + Next.js | Scalable, Secure, Microservices-Ready)

Project Description:
We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer or Team to build a modern Library Management System using ASP.NET Core Web API (backend) and Next.js (frontend).

The system must be enterprise-grade, secure, scalable, and designed with a modular architecture compatible with microservices. The goal is to create a high-performance system that can handle large-scale usage (institutions, colleges, digital libraries) while maintaining clean code and long-term maintainability.

Scope of Work:

Develop backend using ASP.NET Core Web API
Build frontend using Next.js (React)
Design system with modular architecture (microservices-ready)
Implement secure authentication & authorization
Apply industry-standard design patterns and clean architecture
Ensure performance optimization and scalability

Core Modules & Features:

1. Authentication & User Management

User registration and login (Admin / Librarian / Student)
Role-based access control (RBAC)
JWT-based authentication
Password encryption and security best practices

2. Book Management

Add, update, delete books
Book categorization (genre, author, publisher)
ISBN-based management
Bulk import/export (CSV/Excel)

3. Issue & Return Management

Book issue/return tracking
Due date management
Fine calculation system
History and logs

4. Search & Discovery

Advanced search (title, author, category)
Filters and sorting
Availability status

5. Subscription / Membership Module

Membership plans for students/users
Access control based on subscription
Renewal and expiry tracking

6. Notifications

Email/SMS reminders for due dates
Alerts for new books or updates

7. Admin Dashboard

Manage users, books, categories
Monitor issued/returned books
Reports and analytics (usage, fines, active users)

8. Reporting & Analytics

Downloadable reports (PDF/Excel)
Usage insights and statistics

9. Online magazine/news papers/Research paper or other docs etc. module
Downloadable by users which to be uploaded by admin or serving via apis of the host.


Backend Architecture Requirements:

Clean Architecture
Microservices-compatible modular design
Implementation of suitable Design Patterns, such as:
Repository Pattern
Unit of Work
CQRS (if applicable)
Dependency Injection
Service Layer Pattern
API Gateway-ready structure

Security Requirements:

Secure API endpoints
Input validation and sanitization
Protection against OWASP vulnerabilities
Logging, monitoring, and audit trails

Technical Stack (Preferred):

Backend: ASP.NET Core Web API
Frontend: Next.js
Database: SQL Server / PostgreSQL
Authentication: JWT
Deployment: Cloud-ready (AWS / Azure / Docker)

Performance & Scalability:

Caching strategies (Redis or similar)
Optimized database queries
Load-ready architecture
Code splitting and SSR (Next.js)

Deliverables:

Complete Frontend + Backend source code
Fully functional Library Management System
API documentation (Swagger/Postman)
Database schema and architecture documentation
Deployment guide


We are looking for a developer/team who can deliver a robust, scalable, and secure system following enterprise development standards and best practices.