Web Development Job Marketplace Freelancing

Ajira Global

A comprehensive job marketplace and freelancing platform built with Laravel, connecting job seekers with clients across various industries.

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Project Type

Web Application

Duration

3 months

My Role

Full Stack Developer

Team Size

Solo developer

Technologies Used

Laravel 10

MySQL

Tailwind CSS

MPesa API

Key Features

User Authentication & Profiles - role based access control

Job Seeker & Client Management

Advanced Job Search & Filtering

Application Tracking System

Secure Payment Wallet

MPesa & PayPal Integration

Real-time Notifications

Analytics Dashboard

Project Overview

About Ajira Global

Ajira Global is a comprehensive job marketplace and freelancing platform built with Laravel, connecting job seekers with clients across various industries.

🚀 Key Features

User Authentication & Profiles

Secure registration and login for Job Seekers and Clients
Email verification and password reset functionality
Profile management with skill showcasing for job seekers
Company profiles for clients/employers

Job Seeker Features

Create and update professional profiles with portfolio items
Browse and search available jobs with advanced filtering
Apply for jobs with cover letters and work samples
Track application status in real-time
Save favorite jobs for later application
Task management for ongoing projects
Work log tracking for completed hours
Secure wallet for receiving payments with multiple withdrawal options
Comprehensive dashboard with analytics

Client/Employer Features

Post detailed job openings with skill requirements
Manage job applications with screening tools
Review applicant profiles and portfolios
Track project progress and deliverables
Release payments for completed work
Rate and review job seekers

Jobs System

Detailed job listings with search, filter, and sort capabilities
Category-based browsing
Location-based job search
Application tracking for both clients and job seekers
Budget and deadline management

Payments & Wallet

Secure wallet system for storing earnings
Multiple withdrawal methods including:
MPesa integration for Kenyan users
PayPal for international transfers
Bank transfers
Mobile money options
Transaction history and reporting

💻 Tech Stack

Laravel 10 - PHP Framework
MySQL - Database
Blade Templates with Tailwind CSS - Frontend
Alpine.js - JavaScript Framework
Laravel Sanctum - API Authentication

🔮 Roadmap

Mobile app development with Flutter
Real-time messaging system
Advanced reporting features
AI-powered job matching
Time tracking features for hourly contracts

Challenges

Implementing secure payment processing with multiple payment gateways and ensuring real-time data synchronization across different user roles.

Solutions

Built a robust wallet system with transaction logging, implemented webhook handling for payment confirmations, and used Laravel queues for background processing.

Project Highlights

Successfully integrated multiple payment gateways

Built comprehensive user management system

Implemented real-time application tracking

Created secure wallet system for payments

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Lessons Learned

The importance of proper payment gateway integration, user experience design for complex workflows, and the value of comprehensive testing for financial applications.

Future Improvements

Mobile app development, AI-powered job matching, real-time messaging, and advanced analytics features.

Type: Web Application

Duration: 3 months

Role: Full Stack Developer

Team: Solo developer

Web Development Job Marketplace Freelancing

Ajira Global