Platform Architect / Full-Stack Developer for Prop Trading Platform (Evaluation ? Funded Accounts)

About the Project

We are developing a proprietary trading firm (prop firm) platform similar to ---------- ? and ---------- ?.

The platform will allow traders to:
• Register and purchase evaluation accounts (Challenges).
• Complete performance-based evaluations with profit targets, max drawdown rules, and daily loss limits.
• Progress to funded accounts if they meet the criteria.
• Access a trader dashboard with live P&L tracking and analytics.
• Receive payouts and participate in scaling programs.

The system should include:
• An integrated marketing checkout that supports promo codes (e.g., “LMB” at checkout).
• Seamless payment gateways, subscription logic, and automated account creation.
• A scalable backend and user-friendly frontend for both traders and administrators.

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Core Objectives

The developer (or dev team) will design, build, and launch a complete trading firm platform, including:
• Evaluation program logic
• Account setup and funding workflows
• Real-time metrics and dashboards
• Admin control panel
• Secure data infrastructure
• Payment, CRM, and email automation systems

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???? Key Responsibilities

1. Platform Architecture & Development
• Build a full SaaS-style web platform that supports thousands of active trader accounts.
• Design a user portal where traders can sign up, choose evaluations, apply promo codes, and view their metrics.
• Implement multi-phase evaluation logic (Profit Target, Max Drawdown, Consistency Rules, etc.).
• Develop funded account automation once traders pass the evaluation phase.
• Create a scaling and payout module that automates profit splits and account upgrades.
• Integrate with MT4/MT5, cTrader, or similar broker APIs to fetch live trade data.

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2. Payment & Checkout Systems
• Integrate Stripe / PayPal / Coinbase Commerce for secure payments.
• Support discount/promo codes (like “LMB”) and limited-time offers (e.g., “Offer ends tomorrow for all evals”).
• Automate invoice generation and account activation upon payment.
• Add affiliate tracking system for referrals (optional phase).

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3. Trader Dashboard
• Provide real-time P&L, balance, drawdown, and performance tracking.
• Include visual analytics (charts, graphs, trade summaries).
• Display evaluation progress and rules compliance indicators.
• Integrate alert systems (email/SMS/ ---------- ) for rule breaches.

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4. Admin Panel
• Manage user accounts, evaluations, and funded statuses.
• Approve or deny accounts, issue payouts, view analytics.
• Monitor platfor ---------- trics (active users, success rates, profit distribution).
• Ability to add/remove promo codes, update pricing, and manage offers.

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5. Security, Compliance & Infrastructure
• End-to-end encryption for user data and trade information.
• Secure authentication (2FA, OAuth).
• Cloud infrastructure with backup and redundancy (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• GDPR-compliant user management and privacy policy enforcement.
• Logging and monitoring for transparency and troubleshooting.

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6. Optional (Phase 2 Features)
• Affiliate / referral dashboard for influencers or marketers.
• Email/SMS automation via Klaviyo, Mailchimp, or SendGrid.
• CRM integration for lead management.
• Mobile app version (React Native / Flutter).
• Leaderboard for top traders and social engagement.

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???? Tech Stack (Suggested)
• Frontend: React.js / Next.js / Vue.js
• Backend: Node.js / Python (FastAPI or Django) / Go
• Database: PostgreSQL or MongoDB
• Trading Integration: MT4/MT5 Manager API, cTrader API, or proprietary broker APIs
• Payments: Stripe, PayPal, Coinbase Commerce
• Hosting: AWS, Google Cloud, or DigitalOcean
• Version Control & CI/CD: GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins
• Security: HTTPS, 2FA, JWT, DDOS protection

???? Required Skills & Experience
• Proven experience developing prop firm or trading platforms (portfolio required).
• Strong expertise in frontend + backend development (React, Node, Python, etc.).
• Experience with broker APIs (MT4/MT5, cTrader, FIX).
• Deep understanding of trading metrics and risk management rules.
• Proficiency in Stripe or similar payment gateways.
• Knowledge of data security and scalable architecture.
• Experience building dashboards with real-time updates (WebSockets, APIs).