LAMP Developer Needed for Classified Ads Site

Job ID: 38623705

Budget: $250 – $750 USD

I'm looking for an experienced LAMP developer to create a comprehensive Classified Ads website similar to http://www.softbizscripts.com/classifieds-software.php.

The site must feature:
- 7 main categories with 3 subcategories per Category ie For Sale (music, tools, computers), Cars & Vehicles (cars, bikes, vans), Real Estate (for sale, To rent, holidays), Jobs (Admin, Engineering, Gardening), Services (Accountacy, Legal, Builders ), Sports & Leisure (Football, Tennis, Classes), Community (Travel, groups, Friends)
- User Account Management: Users should be able to create, manage and secure their accounts.
- Ad Posting and Search: Users must be able to post ads and search through existing ones seamlessly.
- Messaging between users (seller and buyer).
- Payment Processing: The site should incorporate a secure payment system for featured ads, banners etc.

As for user roles, the website will include:

- Standard Users: Who can create accounts, post ads and make payments for featured posts.
- Admins: Who will oversee the site, manage users and handle any necessary interventions.

Please note, this site does not require real-time messaging functionality between users.

Ideal candidates for this project
- Should have a robust portfolio demonstrating their expertise in LAMP stack development and experience with building similar sites. Understanding of secure payment integration and user management systems is key.
- Must pay attention to the details and requirements of my project, must visit front and back end of http://www.softbizscripts.com/classifieds-software.php before submitting a bid or before asking useless questions about my requirements.
- Must be advanced level developer in latest LAMP, OOP and Javascript.

No third party language like Laravel, Cake, WordPress, plugins etc. Just PHP.

Maximum budget $600.