Full-Stack E-Commerce Web App

I am ready to kick-off the build of a production-ready e-commerce web application and I’m looking for a developer who can take it from architecture through deployment. The core of the project is a full-stack solution—MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js are my preferred tools, though I’m open to pragmatic use of SQL where it improves performance or reporting. Primary purpose • An online store that handles browsing, purchasing, and order management with the polish users now expect. Must-have functionality • Secure user authentication (registration, login, password reset). • A persistent shopping cart that works for both guests and logged-in users. • Seamless payment-gateway integration (Stripe or Razorpay are my first choices, but I will consider alternatives if you can justify them). Technical expectations • Clean, component-based React front-end with responsive design—plain CSS or a lightweight framework like Tailwind is fine as long as it remains maintainable. • RESTful (or GraphQL if you prefer) API layer in Express/Node that cleanly separates concerns and is fully documented. • Well-structured database schema with indexing strategies that keep catalog and checkout flows fast even under load. • Git version control with clear commit messages and a short README explaining local setup, environment variables, and deployment steps. • Deployed demo on a cloud platform (Render, Vercel, or AWS) so I can test the flow end-to-end. Nice-to-have (not mandatory) Real-time inventory updates, basic analytics dashboards, or an admin portal—if you have reusable modules for these, let’s discuss. Acceptance criteria 1. I can create an account, log in, browse products, add them to the cart, and complete a test payment. 2. All critical paths are covered by automated tests. 3. Lighthouse scores stay in the green for performance and accessibility on desktop and mobile. 4. Code passes a quick review against standard ESLint/Prettier rules. If this lines up with your skill set and you have recent MERN or full-stack e-commerce examples, message me with a short description of your most relevant project and a timeline estimate.