Android Social Networking App

I need a skilled Android developer to build a fresh social-networking application from the ground up. The concept is straightforward: enable users to sign up quickly, create a personal profile, connect with others, and share posts in a real-time feed. Smooth performance, clean Material-design UI, and modern Android best practices are essential throughout the project.

What I already have:
• A clear feature outline and early wireframes
• Brand colours, logo assets, and user-flow notes
• A rough release schedule

What I expect from you:
• Android-native code (Kotlin preferred, Java acceptable)
• Secure email / Google sign-in, and a scalable database layer (Firebase or your suggested alternative)
• Core social features: profile creation, follow / unfollow, image & text posting, push notifications, and basic in-app messaging
• Well-structured project files that I can open in Android Studio, plus a signed APK ready for Play Store submission
• Brief documentation covering setup, environment, and key modules

Acceptance criteria
1. APK installs and works on Android 8.0 + without crashes
2. All listed social features function as intended
3. UI meets provided wireframes and adapts smoothly to phones and tablets
4. Source compiles cleanly in Android Studio with no paid libraries required

If you have previous social app examples or can propose an efficient back-end stack, include that insight when you message me. I’m aiming for reliable code, clear communication, and quick iterative milestones so we can move from MVP to store launch on schedule.