Full-Stack Developer (React + Python + AI Integration)

I’m building a brand-new e-commerce site from the ground up and need a Full-Stack React + Python developer who is fully comfortable across modern JavaScript frameworks and Python backend architectures. You should have strong hands-on experience with React, Next.js, TypeScript, TailwindCSS on the front end and Python (FastAPI or Django) on the back end, along with solid database skills in PostgreSQL.

The core must-have features for the first release include a secure user-authentication system (JWT or OAuth), robust authorization flows, and a production-ready payment gateway (Stripe preferred) that supports major cards and digital wallets. On top of the essentials, I want to add AI-driven functionality—such as personalized product recommendations, dynamic pricing, or predictive search—so experience integrating OpenAI API or Hugging Face models is a big advantage.

Deliverables I’ll look for:
• Responsive React/Next.js front end with clean TypeScript and TailwindCSS
• Python backend built with FastAPI or Django, exposing REST or GraphQL APIs
• End-to-end checkout flow integrated with Stripe (including webhooks & error handling)
• Secure authentication using JWT or OAuth, with encrypted password handling
• One production-ready AI feature powered by OpenAI/Hugging Face
• Clean, well-structured code stored in Git, plus setup documentation

Evaluation criteria:
The project should install with a single command, run locally without configuration issues, and pass all core flows: sign-up, login, add-to-cart, checkout, and the AI feature producing meaningful, testable output. Performance, reliability, and maintainability are critical.

If you’ve previously shipped React/Next.js + Python (FastAPI/Django) full-stack applications, especially those enhanced with AI, I’d love to discuss timelines, scope, and next steps.