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Project Overview We have a Next.js + Payload CMS networking application that facilitates professional connections and roundtable discussions. The app is partially functional but requires immediate debugging and feature completion by an experienced developer who can take ownership and deliver results quickly. Current Tech Stack Frontend: Next.js 14 (App Router), React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS Backend: Payload CMS (headless), Next.js API routes Database: MongoDB (currently misconfigured) Cache: Redis (connection issues) AI Integration: OpenAI API for content generation Deployment: Designed for Vercel Immediate Issues Requiring Fix Critical Bugs (Must Fix First) Phone Verification System Broken - Users cannot complete onboarding OpenAI API key configuration errors Generic error dialog appears during verification process Backend API routes failing with 500 errors Database Connection Issues MongoDB connection failures (ECONNREFUSED errors) Redis connection problems causing repeated ioredis errors Environment variable configuration problems Development Environment Setup App runs but core functionality broken due to missing services Need proper local development configuration Secondary Issues Webpack/Turbopack configuration warnings Image domain configuration deprecated Cross-origin resource warnings Missing favicon files Pending Features to Implement User Management & Authentication Complete user profile system with bio generation Enhanced onboarding flow optimization User matching algorithm improvements Admin dashboard enhancements Roundtable Features AI-powered discussion topic generation (currently broken) Session management and table assignments Progress tracking and analytics Enhanced matching based on user attributes Backend Improvements Payload CMS hook optimization API route performance improvements Database schema optimization Better error handling and logging What We're Looking For Required Skills 3+ years full-stack development experience Expert-level Next.js 13/14 knowledge (App Router, Server Components) Strong TypeScript/JavaScript proficiency Payload CMS experience MongoDB and Redis experience API integration experience (OpenAI, webhooks) Debugging and troubleshooting expertise Preferred Experience Experience with networking/social platforms AI/LLM integration experience Vercel deployment expertise Performance optimization Database design and optimization What We Provide Complete codebase access (recently moved to new organization) Detailed technical documentation Access to all necessary API keys and credentials Clear project requirements and user stories Regular communication and feedback Application Requirements Please include in your proposal: Specific experience with Next.js 14, Payload CMS, and MongoDB Your Github Profile Your approach to debugging the current issues (based on error logs provided) Examples of similar projects you've completed Questions about the current codebase or requirements To Stand Out Demonstrate understanding of the error logs and technical issues Show experience with AI integration and networking platforms Provide specific debugging methodology Include relevant portfolio examples Next Steps Selected candidates will be provided with: Repository access for code review Detailed technical documentation Environment setup instructions Clear communication channels We need someone who can take ownership, work independently, and deliver reliable results. If you're confident in your ability to quickly diagnose and fix complex full-stack issues while implementing new features, we want to hear from you. Ready to take on this challenge? Apply now with your detailed proposal.