Full Stack Developer for B2B/B2C Marketplace

Job ID: 39256511

Budget: £3,000 – £5,000 GBP

Job Title: Full Stack Developer Needed to Build Alibaba-style Marketplace for Nigeria-UK Trade

Job Description: We are launching TradeSource360, a subscription-based B2B and B2C multi-vendor marketplace inspired by Alibaba, specifically designed to connect reliable Nigerian suppliers of natural resources and goods with UK-based buyers.

We need an experienced Full Stack Developer who can create a scalable, secure, and user-friendly platform from scratch. The developer should replicate core Alibaba functionalities, adapted to our niche, and design an intuitive, mobile-responsive interface that maximizes product discoverability and user conversion.

Core Requirements:

Frontend: React.js / Next.js with Tailwind CSS

Backend: Node.js / Django / Laravel (your expertise will guide the final choice)

Mobile App: React Native / Flutter (planned for future)

Database: PostgreSQL / MongoDB

Payment Integration: Paystack, Flutterwave, Stripe (escrow functionality)

Messaging: Real-time chat integration (Firebase, Twilio, or custom WebSocket)

Hosting: AWS / DigitalOcean / Vercel

Essential Features:

Supplier registration and KYC verification

Buyer registration with secure authentication

Product catalog with intuitive category navigation (mega-menu, hierarchical categories)

Product listings with detailed attributes (price range, MOQ, trade terms, images, certifications)

Request for Quotation (RFQ) management

Escrow payment system

Verified supplier badges and ratings

Monthly subscription plans (Basic and Premium) for suppliers and advertisers

Comprehensive filter/search options (price, category, certification, location, supplier ratings)

B2B-specific features (bulk orders, RFQ cart, custom quotations)

B2C-specific features (direct purchase, reviews, wishlist)

Admin panel with analytics and moderation tools

Preferred Experience:

Proven experience building e-commerce marketplaces (similar projects strongly preferred)

Knowledge of integrating logistics APIs (e.g., DHL, Kobo360)

Previous experience in platforms with escrow or secure payments

Experience implementing subscription-based monetization models

UX/UI expertise in designing intuitive product catalog and listing layouts for both B2B and B2C

Deliverables:

Fully functioning web platform (MVP)

Admin panel

Documentation & deployment assistance

Budget & Timeline:

Competitive fixed-price budget

Timeline: Flexible, ideally completed within 2-4 weeks

Please provide:

Portfolio examples of similar marketplace platforms

Your recommended tech stack

A brief proposal outlining how you will approach this project

We look forward to reviewing your proposals!
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