Student Job Connect MVP -- 2

I’m building the very first version of a mobile marketplace that links people who need workers with people who need work. It has to feel effortless for students and local employers alike, so the scope is intentionally lean: a clean, cross-platform app for Android and iOS that covers only the essentials—registration, profile setup, job posting, job browsing and direct contact between users.

Core requirements
• Two user roles: job seekers and employers can each sign up, create a profile and manage their postings or applications.
• Simple, modern UI/UX that keeps onboarding to just a few taps.
• Real-time or near-real-time messaging (or another lightweight contact method) so users can connect instantly once they find a match.
• Basic but scalable architecture; I’m open to Flutter, React Native or similar so long as the codebase remains easy to grow later.
• A lightweight admin view or console for me to moderate listings and handle reports.

Deliverables
– Fully functional Android and iOS builds (APK/IPA or TestFlight)
– Complete source code with clear, readable comments
– Quick-start README and any setup scripts for backend or cloud services used

I’m funding this myself as a student founder, so the budget is tight and the feature set must stay razor-focused. If you have experience shipping MVPs on a shoestring while keeping the codebase tidy and future-proof, let’s chat about timelines and the best stack to get version 1.0 into people’s hands quickly.