Full Stack Developer for Football Web App

We're building an innovative football technology platform designed to help professional football clubs showcase players available for loan or permanent transfer and connect directly with other clubs interested in those players. We're looking for an experienced freelance Full Stack Developer to lead the technical development of the platform and work closely with the founders to launch Version 1 within the next 2 months. Please note: We are looking to work directly with an individual freelancer only. Agencies, development studios, and teams will not be considered. Initially, this will be a full-time role (5 days per week), with the intention of transitioning into a long-term part-time position following launch. We're ideally looking for someone who wants to become a trusted technical partner and play a key role in the growth of the business. About the Platform: The platform will act as a private football marketplace where clubs can: - Create and manage organisation accounts - Add club staff members with different user permissions - Create detailed player profiles - List players available for loan or permanent transfer - Share player statistics, performance data, and media - Display transfer values and deal requirements - Discover players listed by other clubs - Communicate directly with clubs regarding player opportunities Our goal is to create a modern, streamlined solution that makes player discovery and club-to-club communication more efficient. V1 Requirements - Organisation & User Management - Club/organisation accounts - Multiple user roles within organisations - Role-based permissions - Secure authentication and account management - User invitation system - Club Profiles - Club profile pages - Club badge/logo uploads - Club colour customisation - Basic organisation information and settings - Player Profiles Each player profile should support: - Personal information - Playing positions - Contract information - Statistics and performance data - Media uploads (images and video) - Loan or transfer availability status - Transfer valuation - Terms or requirements set by the club - Profile visibility settings - Player Marketplace - Browse and search player listings - Filtering and search functionality - View detailed player profiles - Save or shortlist players (if feasible within V1) - Club-to-Club Messaging Other requirements include: - Private messaging between authorised club staff - Player-specific enquiries - Conversation threads linked to player profiles - Notifications for new messages - Conversation history - Secure communication between organisations - Subscription & Payments - Annual subscription plans - Secure payment processing - Subscription management - Access control based on subscription status - Admin management of subscriptions - Admin Functionality - Platform administration dashboard - User management - Club management - Subscription management - Basic reporting and moderation tools - Technical Requirements We're looking for someone who can recommend and implement the best technology stack for the project. Key requirements: Scalable architecture Modern frontend and backend framework Responsive web application Strong security practices Clean, maintainable code Well-documented development process Ability to support future feature expansion We're looking for someone who: Has extensive Full Stack development experience Has built SaaS platforms, marketplaces, CRMs, or similar products Can work independently and proactively Thinks like a product builder, not just a developer Can advise on technical architecture and future scalability Has experience implementing payment systems and user management Communicates clearly and consistently Is comfortable taking ownership of the technical side of the business Bonus points for experience within: Sports technology Recruitment platforms Marketplace platforms Football or sports-related products Timeline: - Immediate start - Full-time commitment (5 days per week) - Target launch of V1 within 2 months - Long-Term Opportunity We're not looking for someone to simply build a project and disappear. We want to find a developer who can become our long-term technical lead and trusted partner as the platform grows. Following the launch of V1, we'd like to continue working together on a long-term basis to: Develop new features Improve the platform Scale infrastructure Support users Shape the future product roadmap This is a genuine opportunity to join an ambitious project at an early stage and play a major role in its success. To Apply Please start your proposal with the word "Football" so we know you've read the brief. Please also confirm: You are an individual freelancer (not an agency or development team) Your availability over the next 2 months Examples of SaaS platforms or marketplaces you've built Similar projects you've worked on Your recommended technology stack and why Why you'd be a good fit for a long-term partnership