Smart Lock Booking MVP Development

I am looking for an experienced full-stack developer to help build an MVP for a SaaS platform that connects a booking system with smart locks for automated access to studios and rooms.

The goal is to create a system where customers can book a room online, and the platform automatically generates and sends a temporary smart lock access code that works only during their booking time.

This MVP will initially be used in my own studio business, with the long-term goal of potentially expanding it into a scalable SaaS product for other studios and businesses.

Core Features

Online booking calendar for multiple rooms

Automatic smart lock access code generation

Temporary door codes linked to booking time

Integration with SwitchBot & Sifely smart locks

Automated workflows (booking confirmations, access codes, reminders)

Basic admin dashboard to manage bookings and access

Payment integration (Stripe)

Basic user accounts

Workflow Example

Customer books a room online

Payment is processed

System generates a temporary access code

Access code is automatically applied to the smart lock

Customer receives the code by email or SMS

Code only works during the booked session

Tech Stack (Open to Suggestions)

Node.js / Next.js or similar

PostgreSQL

Stripe API

Smart lock API integration (SwitchBot)

Cloud hosting (AWS, Vercel, or similar)

Project Scope

Build an MVP that proves the concept

Clean and scalable architecture

Well-documented code

Ability to iterate and expand features later

Budget

$50–65 per hour depending on experience.

Important

Please apply only if you have experience with:

SaaS platforms

API integrations

Booking or scheduling systems

Payment integrations

IoT / smart device integrations (preferred)

When applying, please include:

Examples of SaaS or booking platforms you have built

Experience working with APIs or smart devices

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