Full-Stack Developer for Custom Fishing Charter Marketplace (Fixed-Price Project)

Summary
We’re building Australia’s go-to online marketplace for booking fishing charters and connecting charter operators with experienced crew members. This is a full-scope, fixed-price project. We’re looking for someone who can handle the entire build from start to finish, delivering a clean, responsive, and scalable platform that supports multiple user types, advanced booking features, and key API integrations.

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About the Platform
The site will have two main functions:
1. Booking Engine – for anglers to search, compare, and book fishing charters.
2. Crew Finder – for operators to post jobs and connect with qualified deckhands.

We already have a complete specification document covering:
• Target personas & user journeys
• Core functionality & workflows
• Booking system with payment integration (Stripe)
• User dashboards for both anglers and operators
• Embeddable booking widget
• OAuth login (Google/Facebook)
• Google Business Reviews integration


What We’re Looking For
We need someone who can:
• Build a custom booking or marketplace platform from scratch (no cookie-cutter solutions)
• Deliver both front-end and back-end development (modern stack preferred)
• Integrate third-party APIs (OAuth, Google Places, Stripe, Google Reviews)
• Create a mobile-first, responsive design with excellent UI/UX
• Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code
• Communicate clearly, work independently, and meet deadlines

Tech Skills That Will Impress Us
• Proven experience with custom booking systems or marketplace platforms
• Strong Laravel or equivalent modern backend framework experience
• Solid front-end skills (React, Vue, or similar)
• API integration (Google Places, OAuth, Stripe)
• Secure payment handling & data protection best practices
• Experience with staging, QA, and post-launch support

To Apply, Please Answer These in Your Proposal:
1. How would you approach building both the booking engine and crew finder so they work seamlessly together?
2. How long do you estimate the full build will take?
3. What is your estimated fixed project cost (range is fine)?
4. Share examples of similar platforms or systems you’ve built (booking, marketplace, SaaS).
5. What tech stack would you recommend for this build, and why?
6. Do you work solo or with a team?

Important Notes:
• Only applicants who answer all application questions will be considered.
• Mention the word “charter” in your reply so we know you’ve read the full post.

We’re moving quickly and will respond promptly to qualified applicants.