Social Media App Development (Full Stack + UI/UX + Deployment)

Posted 2 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

We’re looking for top-tier freelancers or agencies to build a full-scale social media application from scratch, covering everything from UI/UX design to development, integration, and deployment. This is a serious, quality-focused project. Budget is not a constraint; we care about execution, scalability, and long-term vision. Scope of Work You will be responsible for end-to-end delivery, including: Core Features User authentication (email, phone, social login) User profiles (customizable, media-rich) Follow/connect system News feed/timeline (algorithm-based or chronological) Posts (text, image, video, reels/shorts) Likes, comments, shares Hashtags, mentions, tagging Notifications (real-time + push) Communication Real-time chat (1:1 + group chat) Media sharing (images, videos, files) Voice/video calling (optional but preferred) Online/offline status, typing indicators Advanced Features Search & discovery Content moderation & reporting Admin panel/dashboard Analytics & insights Privacy settings & user controls AI-based recommendations (optional but a plus) Integrations Payment integration (if needed) Cloud storage & media optimization Third-party APIs (as required) Design + Development Expectations Modern, clean, scalable UI/UX (Figma or similar) High-performance backend architecture Real-time capabilities (WebSockets, Firebase, etc.) Scalable infrastructure (AWS / GCP / Azure) Cross-platform (iOS + Android + Web preferred) Deliverables Complete UI/UX design Fully functional app (frontend + backend) API integrations Deployment (App Store, Play Store, Web) Documentation & handover What We’re Looking For Proven experience building social media or similar real-time apps Strong portfolio (live apps preferred) Clear understanding of scalability & performance Ability to handle end-to-end execution How to Apply Generic / AI-written proposals will be ignored. Please include: Relevant apps you’ve built (links required) Your proposed tech stack timeline Estimated budget Your approach to building scalable social platforms Note This is a serious, high-visibility project with long-term potential. If you’re confident in your skills and can deliver top-tier design quality within deadlines, we encourage you to apply, even if you’re applying late. We will review every strong proposal carefully.

  • More than 30 hrs/week
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  • 6+ months
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Web Development
Mobile App Development
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  • Proposals:15 to 20
  • Last viewed by client:28 minutes ago
  • Interviewing:
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  • Invites sent:
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About the client
Member since Jun 14, 2026
  • India
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  • HR & Business Services
    Mid-sized company (10-99 people)

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