We are seeking an experienced Full-Stack Developer to create a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that integrates Spotify with YouTube. The project will leverage Next.js and TypeScript to deliver a seamless user experience. The ideal candidate should be well-versed in both front-end and back-end technologies, ensuring that the application is responsive and efficient. If you are passionate about music streaming solutions and have a strong portfolio showcasing your expertise, we would love to hear from you!
Communication Requirements
- Mandatory initial voice call to review UI/UX and architecture - Mandatory follow-up voice call to address questions
- Clear written updates between milestones
Required Tech Stack
- Frontend: Next.js (latest), React, TypeScript - Styling: Tailwind CSS
- Backend: Next.js API Routes (TypeScript)
- Database: PostgreSQL (Supabase or Neon) - ORM: Prisma
- Authentication: Spotify OAuth
- APIs: Spotify Web API, YouTube Data API v3 - Hosting: Vercel
- Version Control: GitHub
Core MVP Features
1. Spotify OAuth login with playlist and track retrieval 2. Playlist list page and playlist detail page
3. YouTube video search using artist + track title
4. Database caching of YouTube video matches
5. Embedded YouTube player with basic queue
6. Ad-enabled layout (Google AdSense or equivalent)
7. Suggested products page (products provided by client) 8. SEO-friendly structure
9. Live production deployment
Code Quality & Architecture
- TypeScript across all layers
- Organized folder structure
- Reusable UI components
- Clean separation of concerns - Graceful error handling
- Maintainable and scalable design
Deliverables
- Live website URL
- Source code repository
- Database schema and migrations - README documentation
- Environment variable template
Application Instructions
Applicants must provide:
- Examples of Next.js + TypeScript projects
- Confirmation of Spotify and YouTube API experience - Brief explanation of caching logic for YouTube results
Success Criteria
The project is successful when the website is live, Spotify playlists load correctly, YouTube videos play reliably, ads are active, and the codebase is clean and scalable.
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