Web Application Developer Needed

Job ID: 38179123

Budget: £1,500 – £3,000 GBP

I'm in search of a skilled full stack developer to create a web application. I'm looking for someone who understands the nuances of web application development and UI/UX principles.

The web app will also be used on iPad so will need to be iPad friendly and we may even opt for an iOS app later.

Below is an outline


#### Web App Outline for Kitchen and Bathroom CRM with Quotation System

#### 1. **User Management**
- **Admin Dashboard:**
- User management (create, edit, delete users)
- Assign roles (salesperson, admin, customer)
- **Salesperson Dashboard:**
- View assigned leads and customers
- Create and manage quotes
- **Customer Portal:**
- Register and login
- View and manage personal profile
- View quotes and accept them
- Schedule fitting dates

#### 2. **Customer Relationship Management (CRM)**
- **Lead Management:**
- Capture new leads from the website form
- Assign leads to salespeople
- Track lead status and follow-up activities
- **Customer Database:**
- Store customer details (name, contact information, address)
- View customer interaction history
- **Communication Tools:**
- Email templates for quotes, follow-ups, and booking confirmations
- Integration with phone systems for call tracking

#### 3. **Quotation System**
- **Package Management:**
- Admin can create and manage bathroom packages
- Set base price for each package based on a 2m x 2m bathroom
- Define additional costs for larger bathrooms
- **Upgrade Options:**
- Pre-defined upgrade options for each package
- Ability for salespeople to add/remove upgrades based on customer preferences
- Real-time price updates based on selected upgrades
- **Quote Creation:**
- Salesperson builds a quote by selecting a package and upgrades
- Automatic calculation of total cost
- Save and retrieve quotes
- **Quote Presentation:**
- Generate PDF or web-based quote documents
- Email quotes directly to customers

#### 4. **Customer Portal Functionality**
- **Quote Viewing:**
- Customers can view detailed quotes including breakdown of costs
- Option to print or download quotes
- **Quote Acceptance:**
- Accept or decline quotes online
- Electronic signature feature for acceptance
- **Booking Fitting Dates:**
- Calendar integration to view available fitting dates
- Book and confirm fitting date online
- **Payment Integration:**
- Option to pay deposit or full amount online
- Integration with payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)

#### 5. **Additional Functionality**
- **Analytics and Reporting:**
- Sales performance reports
- Quote conversion rates
- Customer demographic analysis
- **Notifications and Reminders:**
- Email and SMS notifications for quote status changes
- Reminders for upcoming fitting dates
- **Document Management:**
- Store all relevant documents (quotes, contracts, receipts) securely
- Easy retrieval and sharing of documents
- **Feedback and Reviews:**
- Collect customer feedback post-fitting
- Display customer reviews and ratings

#### 6. **Technical Specifications**
- **Frontend:**
- React.js or Angular for dynamic, responsive UI
- **Backend:**
- Node.js with Express.js for server-side operations
- RESTful API for communication between frontend and backend
- **Database:**
- MongoDB or PostgreSQL for storing customer and quote data
- **Authentication:**
- JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for secure user authentication
- OAuth 2.0 for third-party integrations (e.g., Google login)
- **Hosting and Deployment:**
- Cloud hosting (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure)
- CI/CD pipeline for seamless deployment and updates

### Notes for Developer
1. **User Interface Design:**
- Ensure the UI is user-friendly and accessible.
- Use consistent design patterns and responsive layouts.

2. **Security:**
- Implement robust security measures to protect customer data.
- Regularly update and patch the system to address vulnerabilities.

3. **Scalability:**
- Design the system to handle an increasing number of users and data.
- Use scalable cloud infrastructure to manage growth.

4. **Integration:**
- Consider future integrations with other tools and platforms (e.g., CRM systems, accounting software).