Description
Summary Full-Stack Developer for Niche Collector Community Platform – MVP I am looking for a pragmatic full-stack developer to build the MVP of a niche global community platform for collectors and enthusiasts. The concept combines a collector database, social community and eventually a marketplace. Users should be able to register, create profiles, show what they own, browse other collections, share pictures, discuss items, ask questions and post items they are looking for. MVP The first version should include: User registration and profiles Personal collections with images and item information Item statuses such as Owned / Looking for / Open to offers / For trade / For sale Community feed with posts, pictures and comments Search and basic filtering Ability to view other users and their collections Simple messaging/contact between users Basic admin functionality Full buying, selling and payment functionality can come later. AI-assisted upload An important part of the concept is making it extremely easy for collectors to add existing items. Many users already have collections or items displayed on eBay, Facebook and other platforms. Ideally, users could provide an existing listing URL, screenshots, images or copied text, and AI would extract the available information and create a draft item automatically. The user would simply review/correct the information and add it to their collection. I understand there may be API and platform restrictions. I am looking for a developer who can suggest a practical and cost-effective approach, rather than over-engineering this. Longer term If the MVP gains traction, the platform will develop further with buying/selling, payments, trades, ratings, notifications, price history, AI item identification and more advanced marketplace functionality. The database should therefore be structured sensibly from the beginning so the platform can grow without needing to be rebuilt. Who I am looking for I want an individual developer rather than an expensive agency. You should have experience with: Modern full-stack web development Databases, authentication and user-generated content Image uploads and search/filtering AI/API integrations Ideally community or marketplace platforms Very good spoken English Regular Microsoft Teams video meetings Communication is important. I want to discuss ideas, review progress and make decisions together during development — not manage the entire project through written messages. You should also be able to explain technical choices clearly to a non-developer. Budget Initial MVP budget is approximately €2,500–3,000. This is a bootstrapped project. I want to build a lean first version, launch it with real users and then continue developing based on what we learn. When applying, please tell me briefly: How you would build the MVP and what technology you recommend. What you can realistically deliver within the budget. How you would approach the AI-assisted upload. Examples of similar work. Estimated development time. Your availability for Teams meetings. Please start your application with COLLECTOR so I know you have actually read the description.