AI Implementation Project - Seeking Expert Consultant
Project Overview We are building FltrLnk, a next-generation discovery and engagement platform that allows local businesses to: • Use AI to respond to customers • Convert chat conversations into real orders or bookings • Accept in-app payments • Sync inventory in real time with POS • Track engagement & conversion analytics • Run promo codes and loyalty incentives We are seeking one senior full-stack engineer experienced in AI (RAG), Stripe Connect, Square POS, and event-driven systems. This is a production-grade V1, not a prototype. ⸻ Core Features to Build ⸻ 1️⃣ AI Business Chatbox (RAG-Based) • Per-business AI assistant • Business knowledge stored in Supabase: • Menu / services • Pricing • Hours • Policies • OpenAI embeddings + retrieval • AI answers user messages • Admin toggle for human takeover • Secure server-side AI calls ⸻ 2️⃣ AI Menu / Service Ingestion • Upload text, PDF, or website URL • AI parses into structured menu/services • Admin review/edit interface • Menu reused across: • AI chat • Cart builder • POS sync • Analytics ⸻ 3️⃣ AI Cart Builder (Real Orders) • Convert natural language → structured cart • Handle modifiers (size, notes, exclusions) • Confirm cart with user • Validate against live inventory • Prepare order for in-app checkout ⸻ 4️⃣ Real-Time POS Integration (V1: One POS) POS REQUIRED Square POS Includes: • OAuth connection • Menu & price syncing • Real-time inventory sync • Order creation pushed into Square • Webhook handling (inventory/order updates) ❗ Only ONE POS system is included in this phase. ⸻ 5️⃣ In-App Payments (Stripe Connect) • Marketplace-style payments • Users pay inside FltrLnk • Funds routed to business accounts • Support for: • Services • Products • Handle: • Webhooks • Order confirmation • Refund hooks (basic) ⸻ 6️⃣ AI Booking Assistant • Answer pricing questions • Show availability • Book appointments • Sync with Square Appointments • Booking fallback via external link if needed ⸻ 7️⃣ AI Follow-Up Automation • AI follow-ups for: • Abandoned carts • Unfinished bookings • Rule-based timing • On/off toggle per business • Opt-out compliance ⸻ ️ 8️⃣ Loyalty Program & Promo Codes (V1) Loyalty (V1 Scope) • Business-configurable loyalty rules: • Points per purchase • Visits tracked • Spend thresholds • User loyalty balance stored per business • Loyalty status visible in user profile • Redemption rules applied at checkout Promo Codes • Business-created promo codes: • % off • Fixed amount • Free item (optional) • Usage limits: • Per user • Per campaign • Validity dates • Promo codes applied during checkout • Tracked in analytics ❗ No complex gamification, tiers, or NFTs in V1 ⸻ 9️⃣ Engagement & Conversion Analytics Event-based analytics system including: Tracked Events • Profile views • Messages sent / received • AI responses • Cart creation • Checkout start • Order completion • Booking completion • Promo code usage • Loyalty redemption • Follow-up conversions Business Dashboard • Engagement rate • Conversion funnel • Revenue attribution • Promo performance • Loyalty participation • Peak activity times • Top FAQs ⸻ Tech Stack (Required) • Frontend: React / Next.js or React Native • Backend: Node.js • Database: Supabase (Postgres + Auth + Storage) • AI: OpenAI (chat + embeddings) • Payments: Stripe Connect • POS: Square API • Hosting: Heroku (or equivalent) • Version Control: GitHub (repo owned by us) ⸻ Explicitly Out of Scope (This Phase) ❌ Multiple POS systems ❌ Delivery couriers ❌ Advanced loyalty tiers or gamification ❌ Enterprise BI platforms ❌ Marketing email/SMS campaigns Milestones & Payment Structure Milestone 1 – $7,000 AI chatbox + knowledge ingestion Milestone 2 – $7,000 Menu ingestion + AI cart builder Milestone 3 – $7,000 Square POS integration + inventory sync Milestone 4 – $7,000 Stripe Connect payments + loyalty + promo codes Milestone 5 – $7,000 Analytics dashboard + follow-ups + QA + deployment ⸻ Required Experience (Non-Negotiable) • RAG-based AI chat systems • Supabase / Postgres • Stripe Connect (marketplace payments) • Square POS API • Webhooks & event-driven architecture • Loyalty or promo systems (even basic) ⸻ Application Instructions (Strict) Your proposal must include: 1. One AI chatbot project (GitHub or live demo) 2. One POS or payments project 3. Explanation of webhook handling & data integrity 4. Your country + availability 5. The word “FLTRLNK” at the top of your proposal Proposals missing any requirement will be ignored. ⸻ Ownership & NDA • All code belongs to us • NDA required • No reuse of proprietary logic Apply tot his job