Social Networking Web App Build

I need a full-stack developer who can take my concept for a social networking platform and turn it into a production-ready web application. The core idea is to let users create profiles, connect with friends, share posts, and interact in real time—think a streamlined, modern spin on the classic social feed.

Here’s what I already have in mind:
• Core user flows drafted in wireframes
• A rough brand style guide (logo, colors, typography)
• Preferred tech stack: React (or Vue) on the front end, Node.js with Express on the back end, and a MongoDB database. If you have a different, compelling suggestion, I’m open to it so long as scalability and security stay front and center.

Key responsibilities
• Translate my wireframes into responsive, accessible UI components.
• Build secure authentication (email + social logins) with role-based permissions.
• Implement a real-time feed (WebSockets or similar) for posting, liking, and commenting.
• Design and expose RESTful (or GraphQL) APIs to support the web client and future mobile apps.
• Set up cloud deployment, CI/CD, and basic monitoring so the app is launch-ready.

Deliverables
1. Source code in a private Git repo, well-documented and lint-clean.
2. Deployed staging site with SSL and a brief handoff walkthrough.
3. Setup scripts or Dockerfiles to recreate the environment from scratch.

Acceptance criteria
• Page load scores 90+ on Google Lighthouse.
• OWASP Top 10 risks are addressed.
• All listed user stories work across modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).

If this sounds like your wheelhouse, let’s talk timelines and milestones so we can bring this community to life.