Multi-Vendor Marketplace (WooCommerce + Stripe Connect + Stripe Tax)

Project Overview: We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented WordPress and WooCommerce developer to build and launch a professional, scalable, multi-vendor e-commerce marketplace from scratch. The platform will operate similarly to Amazon, allowing multiple vendors in the US to register, manage their stores, list products, and fulfill orders. Key Requirements & Tech Stack: Core: WordPress, WooCommerce Marketplace Engine: WCFM Marketplace Ultimate or Dokan Pro Theme / UI: WoodMart Theme (clean, modern, mobile-responsive design) Payment Gateway: Stripe Connect for split payments, vendor onboarding, and automated payouts starting with 0% commission. Tax Integration: Stripe Tax for dynamic US state-and-local sales tax calculation based on delivery addresses. Shipping: UPS, USPS, FedEx tracking integration where vendors can input tracking numbers. Security & Performance: SSL, 2FA for admins, firewall protection, and automated backups. Scope of Work & Deliverables: Setting up staging and production environments on the hosting server. Installing and configuring WoodMart and the multi-vendor system. Integrating and testing Stripe Connect sandbox for payments, split payouts, refunds, and dispute workflows. Configuring Stripe Tax and testing regional tax calculations. Setting up vendor registration, admin approval flows, and isolated vendor dashboards. Executing end-to-end testing from vendor registration and product listing to multi-vendor cart checkout, payment, and tracking updates. Providing documentation, a recorded live training session, and post-launch support. What We Expect from You: Proven portfolio of building WooCommerce multi-vendor marketplaces with live links. Deep technical knowledge of Stripe Connect and Stripe Tax integrations. Clear, proactive communication and adherence to deadlines. Clean development practices without making unnecessary core code modifications. How to Apply: Please start your proposal with the word MARKETPLACE and share 2 to 3 examples of similar multi-vendor or Stripe-integrated marketplaces you have successfully built. Let us know your estimated timeline and availability to start.