Development of Multi-Service Marketplace MVP (Web + Mobile)

@SkillCrafts

Your multi-service marketplace MVP requires a robust architecture capable of managing complex three-way interactions—customers, service providers, and administrators—without the friction of legacy systems. Having recently engineered similar hyper-local service platforms, I understand the necessity of balancing rapid deployment with a scalable database schema optimized for real-time service matching and transaction security. My focus is on delivering a performant, cross-platform solution that ensures a frictionless booking flow while maintaining low operational overhead throughout your launch phase. For the core build, I propose using a Flutter-based mobile architecture and a React.js web dashboard, leveraging a unified Node.js/PostgreSQL backend to ensure strict data consistency across all user roles. I will implement a modular booking engine with atomic state management to handle high-concurrency scheduling, integrated with Stripe Connect for automated split-payments and escrow-style fund holding. Real-time geolocation and instant notifications will be managed via Google Maps API and Firebase to ensure zero-latency updates during service windows. To safeguard the platform, I’ll deploy JWT-based authentication with role-based access control (RBAC), ensuring administrative functions and sensitive financial reporting are securely partitioned. To tailor the logic, will you use geofencing to auto-assign providers, or will users manually browse a directory with dynamic filters? Does the MVP require an integrated dispute module for the admin panel, or should we prioritize a streamlined rating loop for the initial release? I’m available for a quick technical sync or a call to refine these requirements and can provide a comprehensive roadmap once we align on your specific payment gateway logic and service category hierarchy.