I’m looking for a developer who can take an Android-first approach to building a full-featured social media application from scratch. The core goal is to create an engaging space where users can sign up, build profiles, share posts, and interact in real time—all optimised for the latest Android guidelines. I already know I want a pure Android build rather than cross-platform or iOS right now, so your experience with Kotlin or modern Java, Jetpack components, Material 3 design, and Google Play publishing will be essential. Clean architecture, responsive UI, and smooth performance on mid-range devices matter a lot to me. At this stage the concept includes: • Secure authentication (email or phone number, plus social sign-in if practical) • A feed where users can publish text, images, or short videos • Real-time interactions—likes, comments, basic messaging • Push notifications and in-app alerts • An intuitive settings area with privacy controls Deliverables I expect: 1. Fully functional APK ready for Play Store internal testing 2. Complete, well-commented source code in a Git repository 3. A brief hand-off document outlining build steps, third-party libraries, and any backend requirements If you have suggestions on scalable backend stacks (Firebase, Supabase, your own REST/GraphQL service) let me know—flexibility here is a plus as long as the solution keeps costs manageable and can grow with user demand. Please include examples of prior Android apps—especially social or community-driven products—so I can get a feel for your UI/UX style and coding standards. I’m ready to start as soon as I find the right fit and will be available for quick turn-around feedback throughout the build.