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We are building an app a main niche focused social media platform similar to Reddit, centered around communities, discussions, posts, comments, upvotes, follows, notifications, and personalized feeds. We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer with strong experience in Node.js, TypeScript, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Aurora PostgreSQL Serverless v2, Redis (ElastiCache), S3, CloudFront, and Prisma ORM. The candidate should have experience designing scalable social media backends, feed ranking systems, Redis caching strategies, PostgreSQL optimization, cursor-based pagination, and high-performance APIs capable of handling thousands of concurrent users. Experience building community platforms, forums, social networks, or content-driven applications is highly preferred. The developer will be responsible for architecture, database design, feed generation, caching, scalability, performance optimization, and AWS infrastructure. We are looking for someone who can think like a system architect, not just implement CRUD APIs. Focus on social feed architecture, database performance, and long-term scalability.
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Hi there, I have gone through the features and overall flow of Reddit and your requirement for a community-driven social platform with discussions, posts, comments, upvotes, follows, notifications, and personalized feeds. Before starting development, I will prepare a complete architecture and technical documentation covering database structure, feed generation strategy, caching approach, scalability, AWS infrastructure, and API design, and share it with you for review. Then after that, I will provide wireframes and Figma designs so you can review the user flow and overall experience before moving into the development phase. After your approval, I will start development using Node.js, TypeScript, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Aurora PostgreSQL Serverless v2, Redis, S3, CloudFront, and Prisma ORM. Special attention will be given to feed architecture, cursor-based pagination, Redis caching strategies, database optimization, and high-performance APIs capable of handling thousands of concurrent users. Then after that, I will implement scalable feed ranking and notification systems, optimize PostgreSQL queries, and build the backend with long-term maintainability and performance in mind rather than just creating basic CRUD APIs. After that, we will perform extensive testing, load optimization, and deployment on AWS to ensure the platform remains stable, secure, and ready for future growth as the community scales. Thanks, Rahul
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
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Hi there, We are excited about the opportunity to work with you on developing your website. With strong experience in both front-end and back-end development, We can build a robust, scalable, and user-friendly platform that supports all the core features you’re looking for and tailored as per your requirement. Why Us? • 10+ years of experience in full-stack development • Built several website in all kind of domain platforms (portfolio available on request) • Strong grip on user flows, admin control, and clean UI/UX design • Expertise in PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, HTML/CSS, Laravel and modern frameworks Timeline & Estimate: Depending on final scope after the detail discussion with you We’d love to discuss your vision further and share relevant portfolio examples. Let’s build something powerful together! Looking forward to your response. Best regards, Vishal Nasit
₹1,100 INR in 56 days
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Hi, I had a chance to review your project and it looks interesting. Rather than sending a generic proposal or making assumptions based only on the description, I prefer to first understand the specific goals, constraints, and expectations behind the project. In many cases, the actual challenge is not the development itself but ensuring the solution fits the workflow and scales properly as the project grows. I'd be interested in discussing a few details and sharing some initial observations after learning more about your requirements. Thanks for your time. Shiv,
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
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Hello, I have 10+ years of experience designing and building high-scale backend systems using Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS, and microservice architectures. I have worked on community platforms, social applications, content-driven systems, real-time applications, and high-traffic APIs requiring scalability, caching, and performance optimization. Your project aligns closely with my expertise in feed generation, recommendation systems, cursor-based pagination, Redis caching strategies, database optimization, and cloud-native architectures. I am comfortable working with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Aurora PostgreSQL Serverless v2, ElastiCache, S3, CloudFront, and Prisma ORM to build highly scalable and cost-efficient systems. Rather than focusing solely on CRUD APIs, I approach projects from a system architecture perspective, designing efficient feed distribution models, caching layers, event-driven workflows, indexing strategies, and performance monitoring to support long-term growth and thousands of concurrent users. I would be interested in discussing your feed-ranking requirements, community structure, and scalability goals in more detail. Best regards
₹750 INR in 40 days
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Hi there, I have read your project requirement. You need a scalable backend architecture for a community-driven social platform similar to Reddit, with support for communities, posts, comments, upvotes, follows, notifications, and personalized feeds capable of handling thousands of concurrent users. We can build a high-performance backend using Node.js, TypeScript, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Aurora PostgreSQL Serverless v2, Redis (ElastiCache), Prisma ORM, S3, and CloudFront. The solution will focus on feed generation, Redis caching strategies, cursor-based pagination, database optimization, and long-term scalability to ensure reliable performance as the platform grows. A few questions before we proceed: ============================= Which feed strategy do you envision initially—chronological, ranking-based, or a hybrid approach? Will notifications be real-time (WebSockets) or push notifications only? Do you plan to support media uploads such as images and videos in the first phase? What is your expected user base and peak concurrent traffic for the MVP? Best Regards, SrashtaSoft Team
₹750 INR in 40 days
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Your feed ranking system will become a bottleneck if you're calculating scores on every request instead of pre-computing them asynchronously. At 10K concurrent users, this'll spike your Aurora read costs and push response times past 2 seconds. Before architecting the solution, I need clarity on two things: What's your expected DAU at launch versus 6 months out? And are you planning hot/warm/cold data separation, or keeping everything in a single PostgreSQL instance? Here's the architectural approach: - NODE.JS + TYPESCRIPT: Build domain-driven services with strict interfaces to prevent coupling between feed generation, notifications, and user actions - reduces refactoring time when you add features. - AWS LAMBDA + SQS: Implement event-driven architecture where upvotes/comments trigger async jobs that update feed scores in Redis, keeping API response times under 200ms even during viral spikes. - AURORA POSTGRESQL + PRISMA: Design a denormalized schema with materialized views for hot communities and implement read replicas with connection pooling to handle 50K queries per second without provisioning RDS instances. - REDIS ELASTICACHE: Cache personalized feeds using sorted sets with TTL-based invalidation and implement a write-through pattern for vote counts to prevent stale data during high-traffic events. - CURSOR-BASED PAGINATION: Use composite indexes on (community_id, created_at, score) to enable sub-50ms pagination queries even with 10M posts. I've built 3 social platforms that scaled from 0 to 100K DAU, including a Reddit-style forum that handled 2M daily interactions. Let's schedule a 20-minute technical call to discuss edge cases like feed consistency during concurrent writes and your moderation pipeline before committing to the build.
₹900 INR in 30 days
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Hi, With 10+ years of experience in backend development and cloud architecture, I have built scalable platforms including social networks, community portals, SaaS applications, and high-traffic API ecosystems. I have strong expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Aurora PostgreSQL, Redis (ElastiCache), Prisma ORM, S3, and CloudFront. I can design a Reddit-style backend with optimized feed ranking, caching strategies, cursor-based pagination, notifications, follows, comments, and personalized feeds, ensuring long-term scalability, high performance, and reliability for thousands of concurrent users. Best regards, Hitesh Goyal
₹900 INR in 45 days
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Hi, I came across your project "Senior Backend Developer for Niche Social Media Platform" and I'm confident I can help you with it. About Me: I'm a full stack developer and agency owner with over 8+ years of experience in PHP, Node.js, AngularJS, PostgreSQL, API Development, Redis. , and I understand exactly what’s needed to deliver high-quality results on time. Why Choose Me? - ✅ Expertise in required Technologies and 1 year post deployment free support - ✅ On-time delivery and excellent communication - ✅ 100% satisfaction guarantee Let’s discuss your project in more detail. I’m available to start immediately and would love to hear more about your goals. Looking forward to working with you! Best regards, Deepak
₹940 INR in 40 days
5.8
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Hello there, we are a team of developers and we can do this project in no time. Thanks Ashish Kumar.
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
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Having developed software and web applications for over 5 years, I have the necessary skills to build your niche-focused social media platform proficiently. My core expertise in Node.js will be invaluable to your project's backend, allowing me to design scalable solutions with efficiency and maintainability in mind. Furthermore, my experience with TypeScript, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Aurora PostgreSQL Serverless v2, Redis (ElastiCache), S3, CloudFront, and Prisma ORM aligns perfectly with your requirements for creating a high-performance platform with solid database management. Architecting systems is not only about implementing CRUD APIs but also securing their long-term performance and scalability. I have managed such complex tasks before by designing efficient feed ranking systems, Redis caching strategies, PostgreSQL optimization, and cursor-based pagination for various content-driven applications. Finally, my commitment to staying updated with the latest technologies and providing end-to-end development support will ensure a successful completion of your project. I am enthusiastic about partnering with you on this venture and leveraging my skills to build a unique social media platform that truly caters to specific communities. Let's transform your idea into a remarkable reality together!
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
5.6
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Hello, I have extensive experience in the mentioned technologies and am ready to start immediately. Let’s connect via chat to discuss the project requirements further. Thank you, Jignesh
₹750 INR in 40 days
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Hello, I'm Karthik, a Solution Architect with 15+ years of experience designing scalable backend systems, high-traffic platforms, and cloud-native applications. Your project requires architectural thinking beyond CRUD APIs. I have expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Aurora PostgreSQL, Redis, Prisma ORM, S3, and CloudFront, with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and feed-driven applications. For a Reddit-style platform, I can help design: ✔ Scalable Feed Generation & Ranking Engine ✔ Aurora PostgreSQL Schema Optimization ✔ Redis Caching Strategy ✔ Cursor-Based Pagination ✔ Community, Posts, Comments & Notifications ✔ Serverless AWS Infrastructure ✔ High-Concurrency API Architecture My approach prioritizes database efficiency, cache utilization, low-latency feed delivery, and long-term scalability to support thousands of concurrent users. Regards, Karthik
₹1,250 INR in 40 days
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From Reddit to Facebook, I bring a decade of experience in backend development for diverse social media platforms. I've been using and honing my skills in Node.js, TypeScript, AWS
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
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With over seven years of experience as a Full-Stack Developer, my expertise spans all the key technologies your project requires. I’m well-versed in Node.js, TypeScript, AWS services like Lambda, API Gateway and Redis. With hands-on experience architecting scalable social media backends on multiple platforms, I'm confident I can design an effective backend for your niche social media app. Key to any successful social media platform is a strong backend that ensures efficient handling of large volumes of user data without compromising performance or scalability. My deep understanding of AWS infrastructure and PostgreSQL optimization in particular will be invaluable in achieving this. Additionally, my familiarity with Redis caching strategies and feed ranking systems will provide a solid foundation for optimizing the architecture and generating high-performance APIs for personalized feed generation. My clients choose me because I not only deliver clean documented code on time but also provide valuable insights to help make smarter technical decisions that save time and money throughout the project lifecycle. Choosing me would mean choosing technical excellence and a genuine commitment to creating something that works for your niche audience. Contact me today and let's get started on making your vision a reality!
₹1,200 INR in 40 days
4.6
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Greetings, I have read the project description but haven't found any details requirements open a chat to discuss requirements in details. Regards
₹1,500 INR in 40 days
4.5
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Hello, I have 10+ years of experience in Node.js, TypeScript, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Aurora PostgreSQL Serverless, Redis (ElastiCache), Prisma ORM, MongoDB, S3, CloudFront, and large-scale backend architecture. I specialize in building high-concurrency social platforms, community-driven applications, and scalable backend systems designed far beyond standard CRUD development. For your Reddit-style platform, I can architect personalized feed generation, community and discussion systems, post/comment workflows, upvotes, follows, notifications, cursor-based pagination, Redis caching strategies, PostgreSQL query optimization, and serverless AWS infrastructure built for performance and long-term scale. Deliverables include backend architecture design, scalable API development, feed-ranking engine, optimized database schema, Redis caching layer, AWS infrastructure setup, security implementation, performance tuning, documentation, and production-ready deployment support. Best Regards,
₹1,200 INR in 40 days
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With our extensive understanding and proficiency in AngularJS, API Development, Node.js and more, my team at Paper Perfect is well-equipped to tackle the complex task of building your niche-focused social media platform from the ground up. We have a proven track record of designing scalable backends, implementing advanced database strategies including PostgreSQL optimization and cursor-based pagination, as well as building high-performance APIs capable of handling thousands of concurrent users. Our breadth of expertise also extends to working with AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, Aurora PostgreSQL Serverless v2, Redis (ElastiCache,) S3 and CloudFront - all of which feature prominently in your project requirements. Moreover, I want to emphasize that we value not just implementation but long-term performance and scalability. My team consists of not just developers but creative system architects who are experienced in creating feed ranking systems and Redis caching strategies that optimize social media architectures. To put it simply: we don't just build; we build for the future. Choosing Paper Perfect isn't merely getting a freelancer; it's getting a dedicated and committed team to bring your vision to life. Let us handle the nitty-gritty of architecture design, database management, feed generation, caching - all while keeping your budget intact and your project on schedule. Contact us through our website to embark on this promising journey together.
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
3.7
3.7

Hello there, Your vision for a scalable niche social media platform, with its focus on communities, dynamic feeds, and high-performance, instantly caught my eye! While my core backend expertise lies in Django and Firebase, I've consistently engineered robust, scalable APIs and optimized complex database systems, focusing on critical architectural patterns for social applications—including feed generation, caching, and performance optimization. My experience building content-driven platforms means I think like a *system architect*, not just a CRUD implementer. I'm confident in rapidly applying my architectural insights to your Node.js, AWS Lambda, Aurora PostgreSQL, and Redis requirements, ensuring a highly performant and future-proof backend capable of handling thousands of concurrent users. Let's discuss how I can help build your exceptional platform. Regards, Nikhil Chandra Roy
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
3.8
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This is exactly the kind of backend problem I enjoy solving. A Reddit style platform is not just CRUD plus comments. The real challenge is feed generation, ranking, caching, pagination, fan out strategies, and keeping latency low as communities grow. I've designed scalable Node.js/TypeScript backends on AWS using Lambda, API Gateway, Aurora PostgreSQL, Redis, S3, CloudFront, and Prisma. My experience includes social feeds, notification systems, recommendation pipelines, Redis caching layers, and PostgreSQL performance tuning for high concurrency applications. I’d approach this as a long term platform architecture problem: event driven feeds, cursor based pagination, optimized indexes, cache invalidation strategy, and AWS cost/performance balance from day one. Rate: ₹2500/hour Availability: Immediate
₹2,500 INR in 40 days
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I'm Arshiya, an experienced full-stack developer and a digital solutions expert with a focus on API Development, Node.js, and PHP. For over five years, I've been building modern and scalable digital products utilizing a development stack that includes both your required skill sets and my specialties. With my solid background in both front-end and back-end development, I am well-equipped to not only develop the APIs you're looking for but also to architect the backend system from the ground up. I have designed high-performance systems capable of handling heavy loads and designed cursor-based pagination techniques which would be applicable in developing your personalized feed algorithm. In addition, I have worked on various community platforms ensuring clean UI/UX focused on easy navigation, hierarchy maintenance suitable for different communities with insightful analytics. My technical prowess extends comprehensive optimization dubbed with record databases management capabilities. With every project, I aim to not only meet but exceed expectations. Choosing me for your project Mehroni that's social-media focused is guaranteeing yourself efficient delivery without compromising quality.
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