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# Freelance Full-Stack Developer Required – Salesforce Expert Marketplace Platform

We are looking for an experienced Full-Stack Developer to build an MVP of a Salesforce-focused expert marketplace platform.

## Project Overview

The platform will connect Salesforce professionals seeking help with experienced Salesforce experts. Users can post issues, experts can apply to help, and both parties can collaborate through chat and online meetings while maintaining privacy.

## Core User Roles

### 1. Guest User

* View limited posts and expert profiles
* Search public content
* Login/Signup required for any action

### 2. Candidate (Help Seeker)

* Create support requests/posts
* Upload attachments/screenshots
* Review expert applications
* Select and hire experts
* Make payments
* Chat with experts
* Rate completed sessions

### 3. Expert

* Create expert profile
* Define skills, certifications, clouds, experience, and rates
* Apply to support requests
* Chat with clients
* Participate in calls/screen-sharing sessions
* Manage earnings and completed jobs

### 4. Admin

* User management
* Content moderation
* Support and dispute handling
* Payment monitoring

### 5. Super Admin

* Full platform control
* Analytics dashboard
* Commission management
* User and role management
* System configuration

## Main Features

### Request Posting System

* Facebook/LinkedIn style post creation
* Structured form-based issue submission
* Categories such as Apex, LWC, OmniStudio, FSC, CPQ, Integration, Agentforce, Data Cloud, etc.
* Budget and urgency selection

### Expert Matching

* Experts can apply to help on posted requests
* Candidate can review applications and select an expert

### Real-Time Communication

* In-app chat
* File sharing
* Audio/video call support
* Screen sharing support

### Payment System

* Escrow-based payment model
* Client pays platform
* Funds released to expert upon completion
* Platform commission support

### Expert Profiles

* Experience
* Certifications
* Skills
* Ratings and reviews
* Verification badge system

### Dashboard & Reporting

* Candidate dashboard
* Expert dashboard
* Admin dashboard
* Revenue and analytics dashboard

## Preferred Technology Stack

* Frontend: React.js / Next.js
* Backend: Node.js
* Database: MongoDB
* Real-Time Communication: Socket.io
* Authentication: JWT/OAuth
* Payments: Razorpay/Stripe
* Cloud Hosting: AWS/Azure/GCP

## Deliverables

* UI/UX Design
* Database Design
* Frontend Development
* Backend APIs
* Authentication & Authorization
* Payment Integration
* Real-Time Chat
* Admin Panel
* Deployment

Please share:

1. Similar marketplace projects completed
2. Suggested architecture
3. Estimated timeline
4. Development cost
5. Team size (if applicable)