Full Stack Developer for Community Project

We are looking for an experienced full-stack developer or small development team to become a long-term technology partner for an exciting new community platform. This is not a standard directory website. We are building a modern, community-driven platform centred around food discovery, engaging content and member interaction. The directory is only one part of a much bigger vision. Our priority is to build strong foundations using a modular architecture that allows the platform to grow over many years. What We Are Looking For A developer who enjoys building products rather than simply completing projects. We are looking for someone who can advise on architecture, recommend the best technologies and work with us over the long term as the platform evolves. Core Principles Mobile-first responsive design. Fast loading and excellent performance. Modern, engaging UI. SEO-friendly architecture. Secure authentication and user management. Clean, maintainable code. Modular architecture allowing future expansion. API-ready for future integrations. Expandable database design. Comprehensive admin dashboard. MVP Features User registration and login. User profiles. Location-based food directory. Business profile pages. Search by postcode, location and cuisine. Article and blog management. Daily community polls. Points and achievement titles. Community engagement features. Advertising management. Admin dashboard. Responsive design across desktop, tablet and mobile. Platform Requirements The platform should be designed for long-term growth. Future features should be capable of being added without major redevelopment. This includes future personalisation, additional community functionality, integrations and new modules. The homepage should support dynamic content including featured articles, polls, seasonal banners, community highlights and rotating promotional content managed through the admin area. Administration The admin area should allow non-technical users to manage: Businesses. Articles. Polls. Advertising. Homepage content. User accounts. Achievement titles. General platform settings. Where possible, new content should be schedulable in advance. Technology Please recommend the technology stack you believe is most suitable. We are open to suggestions, but our priorities are: Scalability. Reliability. Security. Performance. Ease of future development. Future Vision The MVP is only the beginning. We expect the platform to continue evolving with additional functionality over time. For this reason, we are looking for developers who think strategically and understand scalable product development. When Applying Please include: Similar platforms you have built. Recommended technology stack. Estimated timeline for an MVP. Approximate budget. Examples of scalable projects. Availability for long-term collaboration. We are looking to build a long-term relationship with the right development partner rather than simply outsourcing Version 1.