Startup: Website developer, automation engineer

LOCATION

Remote

SALARY

0 / One Time Payment (Contractor)

COMPANY

Startup

DEPARTMENT

Finance

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Other

CONTACT

harsh.entrepreneur@zohomail.in

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Apply via email- harsh.entrepreneur@zohomail.in

JOB DESCRIPTION

Project Overview

The goal of the Solar Fintech/Coin platform is to offer micro-investments in solar panels to users and sell full panels to corporate clients. Users purchase microshares (e.g., ₹100 each) until the total panel value (₹20,000) is funded. Once a solar panel is fully funded, it is deployed or sold to a corporate buyer. This platform promotes sustainable energy adoption while providing users with an easy, accessible way to invest.

Scope and Objectives

  1. ** Core Features**:
  • Allow users to buy microshares (₹100 each) of solar panels.

  • Track contributions and notify users when a panel is fully funded.

  • Sell or lease the fully-funded panel to corporate clients.

  • Implement rewards or returns for microshareholders (e.g., dividends, tokens).

  • Build trust with a secure payment gateway, investor dashboard, and real-time funding updates.

  1. ** Target Users**:
  • Individual Investors: Users interested in micro-investments and green energy.

  • Corporate Clients: Companies looking to purchase or lease solar panels to meet sustainability goals.

  • Administrators: Manage platform operations, user accounts, funding tracking, and corporate sales.

Functional Requirements

1. ** User Management**

  • User Registration:

  • Email, mobile number, and password-based sign-up.

  • Google and social media login options (e.g., Google, Facebook).

  • User Profiles:

  • Personal details: Name, email, phone number, etc.

  • Wallet or balance tracker showing investment history.

  • Referral codes to invite others and earn rewards.

  • KYC Verification (optional for larger investments).

2. ** Dashboard for Users**

  • Microshare Purchase Section:

  • Display available solar panel campaigns.

  • Show total panel cost and amount raised so far.

  • Buy microshares starting from ₹100.

  • Real-time progress tracker (e.g., 50% funded).

  • Investment History:

  • List of purchased microshares with transaction dates.

  • Status of panels (e.g., Funded, In Progress, Deployed).

  • Returns/Dividends (if applicable):

  • Monthly/annual returns shown for investments.

  • Reward points or tokens earned.

3. ** Corporate Client Module**

  • Corporate Sign-up and Login:

  • Register companies with company name, email, and phone number.

  • Panel Requests:

  • Corporates can browse funded solar panels for sale or lease.

  • Request a quote or purchase panels directly.

  • Payment Gateway for Corporates:

  • Option to pay for panels via bank transfer, UPI, or credit card.

4. ** Microshare Funding Mechanism**

  • Solar Panel Campaigns:

  • Each campaign represents a solar panel priced at ₹20,000.

  • Microshare value is ₹100. Users can buy multiple microshares.

  • Campaign closes when total funding is reached.

  • Dynamic Progress Tracker:

  • Display the number of microshares purchased and remaining.

  • Notifications when a campaign is near completion or fully funded.

  • Panel Allocation & Corporate Sale:

  • Notify users when a panel is sold or leased.

  • Allocate proceeds or rewards to shareholders.

5. ** Payment Gateway Integration**

  • User Payments:

  • UPI, credit card, net banking, and wallet integrations.

  • Allow bulk microshare purchases (e.g., ₹500, ₹1000).

  • Corporate Payments:

  • Secure bank transfer option for corporate clients.

  • Payment Confirmation & Invoicing:

  • Generate receipts for every transaction.

  • Email notifications on successful transactions.

6. ** Admin Dashboard**

  • Campaign Management:

  • Create, edit, or delete solar panel campaigns.

  • Monitor the progress of each campaign.

  • User & Corporate Management:

  • View and manage user accounts and corporate profiles.

  • Approve or reject KYC verification.

  • Transactions & Reports:

  • Track all user and corporate payments.

  • Generate daily/weekly/monthly reports on funding status.

  • Notifications & Alerts:

  • Send alerts for campaign milestones or delays.

  • Send automated emails and SMS for completed purchases.

7. ** Rewards and Incentives** (Optional)

  • Tokenization of Investments:

  • Users receive tokens proportional to their investments.

  • Referral Program:

  • Users earn rewards for referring friends.

  • Impact Reporting:

  • Dashboard showing environmental impact (e.g., CO₂ saved).

Non-Functional Requirements

  • Scalability:

  • Handle large volumes of users and transactions without downtime.

  • Security:

  • Implement secure payment gateways and encrypted user data.

  • Use two-factor authentication for user accounts.

  • Performance:

  • Ensure quick loading of campaigns and dashboards.

  • Optimize for both desktop and mobile platforms.

  • Availability:

  • 99.9% uptime with 24/7 availability.

  • Compliance:

  • Comply with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations (SEBI, RBI guidelines).

Technology Stack

  • Frontend: React.js / Angular.js / Vue.js

  • Backend: Node.js / Django / Flask

  • Database: MySQL / PostgreSQL / MongoDB

  • Payment Gateway: Razorpay / Stripe / PayPal

  • Hosting: AWS / Azure / Google Cloud

User Journey

  1. ** User Registration & Login**:
  • New user signs up using email or social login.

  • Completes KYC (if required).

  1. ** Browse Solar Panel Campaigns**:
  • User selects an available panel campaign.

  • Buys microshares starting from ₹100.

  1. ** Funding Completion**:
  • When ₹20,000 is reached, the campaign closes.

  • User receives notification and rewards if applicable.

  1. ** Corporate Sale**:
  • Admin sells the panel to a corporate client.

  • Proceeds distributed to microshareholders (optional).

  1. ** Dashboard Updates**:
  • User tracks investments and rewards in their dashboard.

Timeline and Milestones

  1. ** Week 1-2**:
  • Finalize requirements and hire development team.

  • Create wireframes and prototypes.

  1. ** Week 3-4**:
  • Develop frontend and backend.

  • Integrate payment gateway and set up databases.

  1. ** Week 5-6**:
  • Test platform functionality (user journey, payments, etc.).

  • Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT).

  1. ** Week 7-8**:
  • Launch the platform.

  • Start marketing campaigns and onboard initial users.

Marketing Strategy

  • Social Media Campaigns: Promote micro-investments on platforms like Instagram and Twitter.

  • Email Campaigns: Send newsletters to potential users and corporates.

  • Referral Programs: Encourage users to refer friends and earn rewards.

  • Partnerships: Collaborate with sustainability organizations and companies interested in CSR initiatives.

Challenges and Mitigation

  • User Trust: Ensure transparency in campaigns and payments.

  • Regulatory Compliance: Consult with financial and legal experts.

  • Scalability: Use cloud-based solutions to manage growing user base.

Success Metrics

  • Number of registered users.

  • Total microshares sold per campaign.

  • Number of solar panels sold to corporates.

  • User engagement and retention rates.

  • Environmental impact (e.g., CO₂ saved).

This requirement document provides a detailed roadmap to develop and launch the Solar Fintech/Coin platform, enabling smooth user experiences and driving adoption of sustainable energy solutions through micro-investments.