Job Type: PHP, AJAX, RoR, Facebook API (FQL FBML)

Hello,

We are interested in developing a contest/give-away Facebook application where people can enter basic data and receive winning/losing notifications via SMS and Facebook message. The application should load quickly and spread easily via online social interactions: the app will publish interactions on users newsfeeds and invite other people to join the app (by posting the app to other users profiles/mailboxes.. more info about this is given to the winning bid). Additionally, the app will need to pull and display the photos of all users using the app.

This application must interface with Facebook Connect and allow for users to sign up for SMS/email notifications within the app. Users can also register offline via incoming SMS or Facebook mobile (iphone, blackberry, mobile web) registration. Eventual iphone app incorporation may be included in subsequent iterations. Auto-respond SMS & social media messages will be used to notify users of app winning entries, etc.

Selected coder(s) will be asked to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to project start.

Developer requirements:

• Develop a functional app where users can enter basic info and receive notification of winning entry/offers. App must conform to Facebook API guidelines and incorporate latest platform updates.
• API must quickly pull user’s names and information within app.
• Coder must design a database to cache user information & randomly select winners.
• API must incorporate Facebook Connect for SMS registrations/notifications.
• API must incorporate Google analytics to manage data.

We are looking for a reliable, experienced coder. Please include a portfolio of your previously developed Facebook/social-media apps for review.

Scope:

The scope of this project will include the following:
• App coding & development
• Database creation & interface with API
• App-database-Facebook integration
• SMS & Facebook Connect integration
• Basic app skinning (design)
• Testing and bug-fixes

Following successful project completion we will have additional development and design needs (possibly leading to full-time opportunities). Ideally, the winning bidder will look to establish a long-term working relationship for future development iterations.

Bid Requirements: Please address the following points in your response

1. Projected cost
a. Future maintenance fees for updates (optional)
2. Timeframe for project completion
3. Facebook Apps previously developed (link to portfolio)
a. References from previous clients
4. Capabilities
a. Do you operate as an individual or as part of a development team/company?
5. Preferred method of communication and availability
a. Office hours, access to skype, etc.
6. Payment terms (paypal, bank transfer?)
7. How are bug fixes managed? (Are they included in your bid?)