Implement Backend API for Job Search/Filter

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Description

The feature 'Implement Backend API for Job Search/Filter' is a core part of the marketplace experience, enabling seamless interaction between clients and freelancers.
By providing a highly intuitive and responsive interface, we ensure that users can find and manage opportunities with minimal friction.
This module integrates deeply with the backend API and on-chain state to provide real-time updates on job status and payment milestones.
Technical implementation must prioritize accessibility and performance to ensure a high-quality experience for all users globally.
This task is critical for building a vibrant, decentralized talent pool and ensuring the commercial success of the platform.

Requirements

1. Use modern React patterns and Tailwind CSS to build a highly maintainable and scalable UI component library.
2. Ensure all data fetching is managed using TanStack Query for optimal caching, revalidation, and loading state management.
3. Implement strict Zod validation for all form inputs to ensure data integrity and provide clear, real-time feedback to the user.
4. The component must be fully responsive, utilizing a mobile-first design approach to support users on all device types.
5. Follow semantic HTML standards to ensure maximum SEO visibility and accessibility for users with assistive technologies.

Acceptance Criteria

1. The interface must load within 500ms on a standard 4G connection, with a visual feedback system for all async actions.
2. All interactive elements must have clear hover, focus, and active states to provide a high-quality tactile feel.
3. Error boundaries must be implemented to prevent the entire application from crashing in case of component-level failures.
4. The implementation must pass the WCAG 2.1 AA contrast check for both light and dark themes of the application.
5. Unit tests using Vitest or Jest must cover at least 80% of the functional logic within the component or page.

UI Design Prompt

'Create a world-class, modern Web3 interface for Implement Backend API for Job Search/Filter that emphasizes clarity and professional trust.
Utilize a Zinc-950 background with subtle, semi-transparent overlays (glassmorphism) for cards and sidebar elements.
The design should feature a strict 8px/4px spacing grid, 12px rounded corners, and smooth 150ms micro-interactions.
Typography must be clean and technical, using the Inter or Geist sans-serif stack with varied weights to create hierarchy.
Include high-contrast indicators for status changes (e.g., Emerald-500 for Success, Amber-500 for Pending) to guide the user.'

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