Mobile App Development- Messaging platform with Advanced Features

We are building a privacy-first 1-to-1 messaging mobile application with a long-term product vision. This is our core product, and we are fully committed to continuously developing, refining, and scaling it over time. This engagement is not a one-time delivery assignment. We are laying the foundation for a platform that will evolve through structured iterations and future enhancements.

Our immediate objective is to build a well-architected, production-ready foundation that supports scalability, performance, and future feature expansion. We are looking for an experienced developer or a small team who can take ownership of the technical architecture and execute the initial phase with a strong emphasis on structure, maintainability, and clarity.

We expect the selected developer to contribute not only through implementation but also through technical judgment and strategic input

Specifically, we value:

• ⁠ ⁠Clear and justified tech stack recommendations
• ⁠ ⁠Strong system architecture planning
• ⁠ ⁠Scalable backend design suitable for future growth
• ⁠ ⁠Real-time communication architecture expertise
• ⁠ ⁠Offline-first data handling strategy
• ⁠ ⁠Clean, modular, and maintainable code practices
• ⁠ ⁠Performance optimization considerations
• ⁠ ⁠Security best practices and data protection measures
• ⁠ ⁠Transparent communication throughout development
• ⁠ ⁠Identification of technical risks and mitigation strategies
• ⁠ ⁠Structured milestone planning with measurable deliverables

We are seeking someone who approaches development with a long-term mindset and understands that strong foundations determine product longevity.

Documentation & Knowledge Transfer (Mandatory)

To ensure continuity and future scalability, comprehensive documentation must be delivered as part of the engagement

This includes:

• ⁠ ⁠High-level system architecture documentation
• ⁠ ⁠Backend architecture and technology stack explanation
• ⁠ ⁠Database schema and data modeling documentation
• ⁠ ⁠API documentation (endpoints, authentication, request/response formats)
• ⁠ ⁠Real-time messaging flow explanation
• ⁠ ⁠Environment setup guide (local, staging, production)
• ⁠ ⁠Deployment and infrastructure documentation
• ⁠ ⁠Codebase structure overview
• ⁠ ⁠Third-party integrations documentation

The documentation should be sufficient to allow future developers to understand, maintain, and extend the system independently.

Ownership & Infrastructure Requirements

To maintain long-term control and independence:

• ⁠ ⁠The Git repository must be under client ownership
• ⁠ ⁠Cloud hosting and infrastructure must be under client-controlled accounts
• ⁠ ⁠SMS and other third-party services must be registered under client ownership
• ⁠ ⁠Full source code access must be provided from project initiation

Budget

₹3-4 Lakhs INR

Preferred Timeline

14–16 weeks

Proposal Requirements

Interested applicants should provide:

Portfolio of relevant projects (especially chat or real-time systems)

Links to live applications (Play Store / App Store)

Recommended technology stack with reasoning

Estimated development timeline

Top technical risks identified for this project

Brief explanation of how you approach scalable architecture

novaconnect.mobileapp

Availability for discussion:

Friday – Sunday:

Any time

Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PMWe are serious about building a long-term product and are looking for a development partner who values structured engineering, thoughtful architecture, and sustainable growth.

Best regards,

Nova Connect

Contract duration of 3 to 6 months.

Mandatory skills:

Android, iOS, Chat & Messaging Software, Mobile App Development, MVP