Freelance Marketplace

As a Full-Stack Engineer, I played a crucial role in developing WorkAlat, a UK-based freelancing marketplace that bridges businesses with top-tier professionals. My contributions ensured a scalable, high-performing, and user-friendly platform that streamlined hiring, bidding, project management, and real-time communication.

With a strong focus on performance, security, and seamless UX, I contributed to key system architectures, frontend design, backend optimizations, and real-time features. The platform was successfully delivered with a robust digital ecosystem, making freelance collaboration intuitive, efficient, and secure.

Frontend: Next.js (App Router), TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, MUI

Backend: Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB

Infrastructure: Vercel, AWS S3, WebSockets, Stripe

Established a structured monorepo architecture with clear separation of concerns between frontend and backend.

Implemented ESLint, Prettier, Husky, and commit rules for a maintainable codebase.

Set up CI/CD pipelines with Vercel for streamlined development, staging, and production deployments.

Integrated secure authentication with JWT and OAuth for freelancers and businesses.

Implemented role-based access control (RBAC) to manage permissions across the platform.

Developed a real-time chat system using WebSockets for instant communication between freelancers and employers.

Enabled file sharing within chats, allowing seamless exchange of project assets.

Ensured end-to-end encryption for private conversations.

Built an interactive bidding system where freelancers can submit proposals and businesses can evaluate and award contracts.

Designed a real-time dashboard for businesses to track project progress, payments, and freelancer performance.

Implemented custom notifications for bid updates, messages, and project milestones.

Integrated Stripe for secure payments, invoicing, and automated payouts to freelancers.

Developed a refund system to handle disputes efficiently.

Ensured full compliance with GDPR for data privacy and financial transactions.

Utilized Next.js server-side rendering (SSR) and static generation (SSG) for fast-loading pages.

Optimized image loading using Cloudinary and Next.js Image component.

Implemented SEO-friendly dynamic meta tags for better visibility in search engines.

Integrated Google Analytics, AppsFlyer, and Segment.io for tracking user behavior.

Developed custom reporting dashboards for businesses to analyze freelancer performance.

🚀 Successfully launched WorkAlat, making freelancing more accessible and streamlined. 💡 Enabled real-time bidding and chat, improving engagement between businesses and freelancers. ⚡ Ensured secure payments with Stripe, enhancing trust and reliability. 🔍 Optimized UX and SEO, increasing platform visibility and user retention.