Mercur Marketplace Installation & Deployment Specialist (48-Hour Project)

Project Overview We are seeking an experienced Next.js, Node.js, and PostgreSQL developer to install, configure, deploy, test, and demonstrate an existing Mercur marketplace platform. This is an implementation project only. No customization or new feature development is required at this stage. The objective is to verify that the platform is fully operational and can serve as a foundation for a future marketplace project. The selected developer must install and deploy Mercur, create Admin, Vendor, and Customer test accounts, load sample products and images, and demonstrate that the major marketplace features shown on the Mercur website are operational through a live walkthrough. ### Mercur Platform Features Please review the Mercur feature set before applying: https://www.mercurjs.com/features Mercur Documentation: https://docs.mercurjs.com/welcome Installation Guide: https://docs.mercurjs.com/getting-started/installation ## Required Skills * Next.js * Node.js * PostgreSQL * React * TypeScript * GitHub * Linux/VPS Deployment * SSL Configuration * Marketplace Platforms ## Scope of Work ### Day 1 – Installation & Deployment The selected developer will: * Install Mercur * Configure dependencies * Configure PostgreSQL * Configure environment variables * Create Admin account * Deploy application online * Configure SSL * Provide working public URL ### Day 2 – Testing & Demo Environment Setup The selected developer will: * Create Vendor test account * Create Customer test account * Upload sample products * Upload sample product images * Create categories * Test marketplace functionality * Verify major Mercur features * Prepare demo environment * Conduct walkthrough meeting ## Important: Platform Validation Required The project will not be considered complete simply because the application is installed. The selected developer must demonstrate all three user experiences: ### Admin Experience Demonstrate: * Admin login * Admin Dashboard * Vendor management * Product management * Order management * Customer management ### Vendor Experience Demonstrate: * Vendor login * Vendor Dashboard * Product creation * Product editing * Product image uploads * Inventory management * Order visibility ### Storefront Experience Demonstrate: * Product browsing * Product search * Product categories * Product detail pages * Shopping cart * Checkout process * Order creation ## Required Test Data Please create: ### Accounts * 1 Admin account * 1 Vendor account * 1 Customer account ### Products * Minimum 3 sample products * Product images * Product descriptions * Categories ### Orders * At least 1 completed test order ## Required Screenshots Provide screenshots of: * Admin Dashboard * Vendor Dashboard * Storefront Homepage * Product Upload Screen * Product Detail Page * Cart * Checkout * Orders ## Deliverables * Working Mercur installation * Public URL * Admin credentials * Vendor credentials * Customer credentials * Sample products loaded * Sample images loaded * Basic setup documentation * List of any issues discovered ## Final Walkthrough A 30–60 minute walkthrough meeting is required before project completion. The developer must demonstrate: 1. Admin login 2. Vendor login 3. Product creation 4. Product image upload 5. Product appearing in storefront 6. Customer login 7. Add product to cart 8. Checkout process 9. Order creation 10. Order visible in Admin Dashboard ## Timeline Target Schedule: ### Day 1 Installation, configuration, deployment, and setup ### Day 2 Testing, demo account creation, screenshots, walkthrough, and handover Based on the Mercur documentation and deployment process, we estimate this project should require approximately 4–8 hours for an experienced developer. Please explain if your estimate differs significantly. ## Budget Fixed Price: $125 Performance Bonus: $50 for successful completion within the timeline and delivery of all required items. ## To Apply 1. Have you worked with Mercur or Medusa.js? 2. How many Next.js applications have you deployed? 3. Can you complete this project within the stated timeline? 4. What is your estimated implementation time? 5. Please provide examples of similar work. Successful completion may lead to future work involving marketplace customization, feature development, and long-term support.