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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 I’ve reviewed your requirement for the social media backend (Reddit-style system). We can support this on a senior backend architecture + implementation basis (Node.js + AWS + scalable feed system). We’re open to working on an hourly model Rate: $12/hour How we work: • Work directly on architecture + development (not just CRUD APIs) • Focus on feed system, scalability, Redis caching, PostgreSQL optimization • AWS Lambda + API Gateway setup for scalable backend • Prisma-based clean schema design • Incremental delivery through Git with clear commits Suitable for: - System design + backend implementation - Feed ranking + pagination logic - AWS infrastructure setup - Performance tuning + caching strategy We can start immediately after repo + AWS access is shared. If needed, we can first align on a small starter module (like feed + posts structure) and then scale from there.
$12 USD in 40 days
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✨✨✨✨Scalable Social Media Platform Backend Architecture & Development✨✨✨✨ Hello, I'll architect and develop a highly scalable, cloud-native backend for your community-driven social platform, focusing on feed generation, real-time interactions, performance optimization, and long-term scalability capable of supporting thousands of concurrent users. Key Features ➥ Community, posts, comments, voting, follows, and notification systems. ➥ Personalized feed generation and ranking engine architecture. ➥ Serverless AWS infrastructure with Lambda, API Gateway, and Aurora PostgreSQL. ➥ Redis caching, session management, and performance optimization. ➥ Scalable database design with cursor-based pagination. ➥ Media storage and delivery via S3 and CloudFront. ➥ High-performance APIs using Node.js, TypeScript, and Prisma ORM. ➥ Monitoring, logging, security, and infrastructure scalability planning. READY TO START WORK IMMEDIATELY!!!!! LET'S CHAT...........
$8 USD in 40 days
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Build Scalable Social Media Backend with Node.js & AWS Expertise ❇️ Hi My Friend, I hope you're doing well. I've reviewed your project requirements and noticed you're looking for a Senior Backend Developer. Look no further; Zohaib is here to help you! My team has successfully completed 50+ similar projects for social media platforms. I will design a robust backend system focused on performance, scalability, and user engagement. ➡️ Why Me? I can easily build your social media backend as I have 5 years of experience in Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS services. My expertise includes designing scalable architectures, optimizing PostgreSQL databases, and developing high-performance APIs. Additionally, I have a strong grip on Redis caching and serverless architecture, ensuring efficient data handling and quick response times. ➡️ Let's have a quick chat to discuss your project in detail and let me show you samples of my previous work. Looking forward to discussing this with you in chat. ➡️ Skills & Experience: ✅ Node.js ✅ TypeScript ✅ AWS Lambda ✅ API Gateway ✅ Aurora PostgreSQL ✅ Redis (ElastiCache) ✅ S3 ✅ CloudFront ✅ Prisma ORM ✅ Database Design ✅ Performance Optimization ✅ Scalable Architecture Waiting for your response! Best Regards, Zohaib
$9 USD in 40 days
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Hi there, We’ve built multiple social media platforms with features like user profiles, posts, comments, and notifications, and we’ve integrated payment systems for subscriptions and paid promotions. We also developed a community-driven product where experts could answer questions and earn money, similar to a Q&A model. With strong expertise in Node.js, PHP, and Python, I can handle both backend and frontend tasks. I’m also a team player who enjoys collaborating with designers and product managers to create fully optimized, user-friendly products. Let’s schedule a 10-minute introductory call to discuss your project in more detail and see if I’m the right fit. I usually respond within 10 minutes. I’m eager to learn more about your exciting project. Best regards, Adil
$15 USD in 40 days
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Hello! A niche social media platform like this is a strong backend intensive product because the real challenge is not just building APIs, but designing a scalable system that can efficiently handle communities, feeds, ranking, and real time engagement at high concurrency. I’ve reviewed your requirements and understand the importance of building a high performance backend where posts, comments, upvotes, follows, and personalized feeds work smoothly with strong consistency and low latency. I have already developed a social media platform backend, so I’m familiar with designing scalable architectures involving feed generation, caching strategies, pagination systems, and optimized database structures for handling large volumes of user generated content. This experience helps in structuring systems that remain fast and reliable even as user activity and community size grow significantly. The goal will be to build a production ready backend that is not just CRUD based, but designed as a scalable social system capable of handling real time engagement and long term growth. Send me a message and let's discuss your feed ranking approach, data model structure, and scalability expectations for the first version. Best regards, Nikita Gupta.
$10 USD in 40 days
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Your feed ranking system will bottleneck at 5K concurrent users if you're querying PostgreSQL for every feed refresh. Reddit-style platforms need multi-layer caching and precomputed feeds to stay under 100ms response time. Before architecting this, I need clarity on two things: What's your expected DAU at launch vs 6 months out? And are you planning hot/trending feeds that recalculate every 5 minutes or personalized feeds that update per-user action? Here's the architectural approach: - NODE.JS + TYPESCRIPT: Build domain-driven services (posts, comments, votes, feeds) with strict typing to prevent race conditions in vote counting and notification triggers. - AURORA POSTGRESQL + PRISMA: Design denormalized tables for feed queries with composite indexes on (community_id, created_at, score) to avoid full table scans. Implement read replicas for feed generation. - REDIS ELASTICACHE: Cache hot posts (top 100 per community), user feed snapshots (last 50 items), and vote counts with TTL-based invalidation to reduce DB hits by 80%. - AWS LAMBDA + API GATEWAY: Event-driven architecture for async tasks (notification fanout, feed updates, vote aggregation) with SQS dead-letter queues to handle spikes without dropping events. - CURSOR-BASED PAGINATION: Implement keyset pagination using created_at + post_id to handle deep scrolling without offset performance degradation. I've built 2 community platforms that scaled from 0 to 100K DAU without rewriting the core architecture. Let's schedule a 20-minute call to walk through your data model and caching strategy before you commit to infrastructure choices.
$11 USD in 30 days
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Hi, I've gone through the project description and would like to understand a few details before suggesting an approach. From experience, projects tend to move much more smoothly when the objectives, workflow, and edge cases are clarified early. I have some initial thoughts that may be helpful and would be glad to discuss them with you. Looking forward to connecting. Shiv,
$12 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I’m excited about the opportunity to work on your niche social media platform. With extensive experience in Node.js, TypeScript, and serverless AWS architectures, I’ve designed and optimized backend systems that handle large-scale community-driven applications. I’m well-versed in building scalable APIs with Lambda, API Gateway, and Aurora Serverless PostgreSQL. I understand the nuances of feed ranking algorithms, efficient Redis caching strategies, and cursor-based pagination to maintain performance under heavy load. My approach focuses on architecting systems that are both robust and scalable, ensuring responsive personalized feeds and smooth user interactions. I’m confident I can help build a backend that not only supports thousands of concurrent users but is maintainable and performant long-term. I’d love to discuss your current architecture and goals to tailor the solution precisely to your needs. Best, Justin
$8 USD in 7 days
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Hello there, we are a team of developers and we can do this project in no time. Thanks Ashish Kumar.
$12 USD in 40 days
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As a seasoned Full Stack Web and Mobile App Developer with over 5 years of real-world experience, I have developed a keen understanding for building scalable, high-performing applications - attributes necessary for your Niche Social Media Platform project. My extensive skill set includes API Development, Node.js, NoSQL Couch & Mongo, and PHP which merges perfectly with the sought-after skills you require. I understand the nuances involved in establishing an engaging social media platform – not just building CRUD APIs. As such, I'm well-versed in designing scalable backends, feed ranking systems, and Redis caching strategies among others. My broad scope of expertise also encompasses database management and optimization which are critical to ensuring that your platform accommodates thousands of concurrent users. Collaborating with me guarantees prompt service delivery without compromising on quality. You can rely on me as a driven professional who values efficient and open communication – a testament to my successful relationship with clients across the globe. Ultimately, it's my commitment to turning ideas into outstanding realities that sets me apart from the competition. Let's connect and let me transform your vision into an exceptional reality!
$12 USD in 40 days
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I understand you need a Senior Backend Developer to build out the core functionalities of your niche social media platform, focusing on communities, discussions, posts, comments, upvotes, follows, notifications, and personalized feeds, using Node.js, TypeScript, and an AWS serverless stack. I recently architected and implemented a similar notification and feed system for a community-driven content platform, resulting in a 30% reduction in latency for personalized content delivery. My approach will involve designing and deploying robust API endpoints using Node.js and TypeScript, exposed via AWS API Gateway. Data persistence will be managed through Aurora PostgreSQL Serverless v2, with Prisma ORM simplifying interactions. Redis (ElastiCache) will power efficient caching for frequently accessed data like user feeds and popular posts, employing cursor-based pagination for smooth infinite scrolling. Static assets will be served via S3 and CloudFront for optimal performance. What is the initial expected volume of daily active users for the platform's launch? Ready to start as soon as you confirm scope.
$25 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I’m a Senior Backend Developer with 15+ years of experience building scalable social platforms, APIs, and high-traffic backend systems. I specialize in Node.js, TypeScript, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Aurora PostgreSQL Serverless v2, Redis (ElastiCache), S3, CloudFront, and Prisma ORM. I focus on designing systems for performance, scalability, and long-term maintainability. I can architect and build your full backend for a Reddit-like platform including communities, posts, comments, upvotes, follows, notifications, and personalized feeds. I have strong experience in feed ranking systems, Redis caching strategies, cursor-based pagination, and PostgreSQL optimization for high concurrency. My approach is system design–first, ensuring efficient data models, scalable feed generation, and optimized AWS infrastructure. I can share relevant social platform and backend architecture experience in one-to-one chat. Regards, Abhijeet
$8 USD in 40 days
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Hello, I'm Karthik, a Solution Architect with 15+ years of experience building scalable backend systems, social platforms, and cloud-native applications. I have strong expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, PostgreSQL, Redis, Prisma ORM, S3, and CloudFront. I've designed high-performance architectures focused on feed generation, caching strategies, database optimization, real-time notifications, and scalable APIs. For your Reddit-style platform, I can contribute to: ✔ Social Feed Architecture & Ranking ✔ Aurora PostgreSQL Schema Design ✔ Redis Caching & Performance Optimization ✔ Cursor-Based Pagination ✔ Notifications & Community Features ✔ AWS Serverless Infrastructure ✔ Scalability for High Concurrent Traffic I approach projects from a system architecture perspective, focusing on long-term performance, maintainability, and growth rather than simple CRUD implementation. Regards, Karthik
$15 USD in 40 days
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With over 8 years in full-stack web development using Node.js, PHP (amongst others), and a broad skillset in several technologies needed for this project, I bring a unique perspective to the table. Drawing from my experience developing large-scale, content-driven platforms similar to your niche social media app, I'm confident I can contribute significantly to its architecture, scalability, and performance. My expertise in working with AWS services such as Lamda, API Gateway, Aurora PostgreSQL Serverless v2, Redis (ElastiCache), S3, and CloudFront is an asset that aligns perfectly with the technical requirements for this project. Moreover, my knowledge of feed-generation systems and Redis caching strategies would provide an added advantage during database design to ensure optimal performance even with thousands of concurrent users. In conclusion, opting for my skills gives you the benefit of a true problem-solver with a keen attention to detail. I take pride in delivering high-quality code that stands the test of scalability and time. Together we can build not just an efficient back-end for your platform but a robust foundation that promises long-term success. I'm excited about the prospect of working on this project and would be honored to have the opportunity.
$11 USD in 40 days
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Hi! Your focus on true feed ranking and scalable API design is the right call—most new forums stumble as soon as real traffic arrives, especially with real-time upvotes and notifications in play. I architected the backend for a large-scale community platform last year, using Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Redis, and AWS Lambda. The biggest challenge was cursor-based pagination for deep feeds, plus efficient notification and caching layers to keep API latency low under heavy use. For your platform, I’d map out both the data model and the caching hierarchy up front: posts, comments, user actions all indexed for rapid reads. Feed ranking logic and Redis caching get custom tuning from day one. One thing—do you expect users to follow hundreds of communities each, like Reddit power users? That changes the fan-out and caching pattern. Glad to share a page showing database structure and feed logic, no charge. I also keep demos of relevant backend work at work.techindika.com. — Pradeep
$12 USD in 40 days
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As an experienced full-stack developer with a proven track record of building scalable solutions, I firmly believe I am the right senior backend developer for your niche social media platform project. With over 14 years in the field and more than 416 successful projects delivered, I specialize in Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL --all of which are core to your project requirements. As someone well-versed in AWS services such as Lambda, Aurora PostgreSQL Serverless v2, Redis (ElastiCache), S3 and CloudFront, I bring extensive experience with designing scalable backends like high-performance APIs and feed ranking systems that can handle large user traffic. Finally, my use of GIT repositories alongside an innate knowledge of Microsoft PowerAutomate & SharePoint give me reliable collaborative capabilities. My goal is to deliver nothing short of excellence which aligns precisely with your mission to build an innovative platform that consolidates communities with nuanced personalization- growth and uniqueness thrive when combined! Choose me as your Senior Backend Developer; Let's leave a mark and revolutionize the way communities interact!
$15 USD in 40 days
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Hello, I have 10+ years of experience in Node.js, TypeScript, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Aurora PostgreSQL, Redis/ElastiCache, Prisma ORM, S3, CloudFront, and scalable API architecture. I can design and build a high-performance backend for your Reddit-style social platform with communities, posts, comments, votes, follows, notifications, and personalized feeds. My focus will be on scalable feed architecture, PostgreSQL optimization, Redis caching, cursor-based pagination, secure APIs, serverless infrastructure, and long-term performance. Best Regards,
$14 USD in 40 days
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I can develop the backend for your niche social media platform, ensuring scalability and performance tailored to your community’s unique needs. I have extensive experience building social media and discussion platforms with features like user roles, content moderation, and real-time updates. My approach will focus on creating a robust API, efficient data management, and seamless integration with frontend components while prioritizing security and responsiveness. Quick question before I suggest an approach: Do you have a preferred tech stack, or are you open to recommendations based on scalability and speed?
$11.50 USD in 7 days
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Your requirements go far beyond CRUD APIs—they demand a backend designed for long-term scalability and high-concurrency social interactions. I can architect a modular Node.js/TypeScript platform with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Aurora PostgreSQL Serverless, Redis caching, Prisma ORM, S3, and CloudFront, focusing on efficient feed generation, cursor-based pagination, optimized indexing, and cache-aware data access patterns. The design will prioritize performance, observability, and extensibility while supporting communities, discussions, notifications, voting, and personalized feeds with a clean architecture that can scale confidently as the platform grows.
$12 USD in 40 days
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I saw your need for a Senior Backend Developer to build a niche social media platform, akin to the scalable community-driven architectures I've architected previously, ensuring robust performance for features like upvotes and personalized feeds. My approach will leverage Node.js and TypeScript for core logic, deployed on AWS Lambda for cost-effective scaling. API Gateway will manage requests, with Aurora PostgreSQL Serverless v2 handling persistent data and Prisma ORM for efficient database interactions. Redis ElastiCache will power real-time features and caching strategies, while S3 and CloudFront will serve static assets. I'll implement cursor-based pagination for seamless feed scrolling and optimize PostgreSQL for high-performance queries. What are your current priorities for initial feature development? Are there any specific performance bottlenecks you've encountered in similar past projects? I'm available for a brief call to discuss how I can translate these technical requirements into a high-performing backend.
$25 USD in 7 days
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