Contact person: Business Client

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Location: San Ramon, United States

Budget: Recommended by industry experts

Time to start: As soon as possible

Project description:
"I'm looking for a US based freealncer, with at least 3 samples they can provide of similar projects done in the past. I’m launching a new online store and want the entire solution built with Java 17 and Spring Boot, structured as a “service-based monolith” that can be split into microservices later. The core modules should cover catalog, cart, checkout, user accounts, and order management, with clean REST APIs between them. We are open to improvements for the below requirements.

Technology Stack:
● Frontend: React/[login to view URL]
● Backend: Java Spring Boot
● API Gateway: Kong or AWS API Gateway
● Databases: PostgreSQL + MongoDB
● Search Engine: Elasticsearch Cluster
● Message Queue: RabbitMQ or AWS SQS
● Cache: Redis Cluster
● Hosting: AWS (ECS/EKS)

Core Services (7 Services):
1. Product Service: Catalog management, SKU management, 100,000+ products
2. Order Service: Shopping cart, checkout, order fulfillment, multi-vendor routing
3. User Service: Authentication, user accounts, customer preferences
4. Integration Service: ERP, EDI, third-party API connections
5. Payment Service: Elavon or other payment processing integration
6. Search Service: Elasticsearch indexing and advanced filtering
7. Notification Service: Email, SMS, and push notifications

Required Integrations:
● ERP Integration: QFloors or alternative system integration for order management
● EDI Compliance: X12 standards implementation (documents 832 , 850, 855, 856, 997, 810) for 7 EDI-
compliant vendors
● API Connections:
○ MeasureSquare (flooring estimator)
○ Wizart or alternative visualizer technology
○ Elavon payment gateway
○ XGS freight and rl freight and logistics
● Shipping Integration: UPS and FedEx rate calculation and label generation
● AI-Powered Catalog Processing: Automated conversion of PDF and Excel vendor catalogs to CSV
format
● Web Scraping Infrastructure: Automated collection of product images, specifications, and related accessories from vendor websites

Database and Data Management:
● Master product library supporting 45 vendors (7 EDI + 38 non-EDI) , additional vendors to be added
● Automate creating new vendors and managing existing vendors
● Category management for: Carpet Broadloom, Carpet Tile, Sheet Vinyl, Vinyl Plank/Tile, Hardwood, Engineered Hardwood, Laminate
● Advanced filtering system ("Help Me Choose a Floor" tool)
● Multi-tenant architecture foundation for future franchise expansion
● Scalable database design to support future growth beyond 100,000 SKUs
● Industry Standard security for the management of client’s database

User Experience Features:
● Advanced product filtering and search
● Compare tool
● Automate sample order process
● Room visualization tool integration
● Customer reviews and ratings system
● Project information sharing capabilities with the ability to upload project photos
● Comprehensive resource library
● DIY support tools and installation guides
● Mobile-responsive design
● labor resource tool ; zip code-qualified contractor , based on 10+ installation groups/organizations

Order Management:
● Multi-vendor order splitting and routing
● Real-time inventory availability from vendors
● Direct ship model (vendor-to-customer)
● Consolidated tracking and customer communication
● Return and refund processing across multiple vendors
● Industry standard security for the taking and management of customer orders

Technical SEO Implementation:
● Site structure optimization
● XML sitemaps and [login to view URL] configuration
● Schema markup and structured data
● Page speed optimization
● Mobile optimization
● Canonical URLs and redirect management
● Meta tags and header optimization

Data Migration
Developer will migrate all relevant data from Client's existing WordPress site and drop box, including:
● Product catalogs
● Product categories and taxonomies
● Content and media assets
● Images and digital assets
● image transfer required to visualizer
● Customer data (if applicable and compliant with privacy regulations)

Quality Standards
Developer will deliver the Platform in accordance with:
● Industry best practices for software development
● WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards
● GDPR and CCPA compliance requirements
● PCI DSS compliance for payment processing
● Clean, documented, maintainable code
● Comprehensive testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end tests)
● Industry best practices for the security of the Platform

SEO Growth Program:
● Technical SEO maintenance and optimization
● On-page SEO optimization
● Monthly content strategy and recommendations
● Keyword research and targeting
● Competitive analysis
● Link building strategy
● Google Analytics and Search Console monitoring
● Monthly SEO performance reports

PPC Campaign Management:
● Google Ads campaign setup and management
● Creation of Facebook/Instagram & Ads management
● Bing Ads management
● Ad copywriting and creative optimization
● Landing page optimization recommendations
● A/B (multiple variant) testing and conversion rate optimization
● Bid management and budget optimization
● Monthly performance reports and ROI analysis" (client-provided description)