To those who previously took the time to bid on my project, I apologies for deleting it, but it was found to include some tasks that weren't quite right, and added to requirements. As such, I have taken them out and re-created the project. We are seeking a highly experienced and meticulous DevOps/Full-Stack developer or team to manage the migration of a critical web application from Hostinger to a robust AWS environment. The ideal candidate will not only be an expert in AWS server setup and management but will also possess strong skills in PHP/Laravel to conduct a thorough code review and suggest improvements as required. This project has two primary objectives: 1. Infrastructure Migration: Securely and efficiently migrate our primary application, `grant maestro`, from its current hosting on Hostinger to a new, scalable AWS EC2 instance. It must be on an Australian instance to help with accessibility from council and government users. 2. Code & Performance Audit: Conduct a comprehensive review of the Ai created codebase for `GrantThrive` to identify bugs, security vulnerabilities, and opportunities for performance optimization. I feel there will be a number of areas that Ai missed, but it shouldn't be many. *Key Responsibilities:* *Phase 1: AWS Migration & Server Setup* * Provision and configure a secure and optimized AWS EC2 instance for a PHP/Laravel web application. * Set up the necessary environment, including web server (Nginx/Apache), database (MySQL/PostgreSQL), PHP, and all required dependencies. * Implement a robust backup and recovery strategy for both the application files and the database. * Manage the full migration process, including transferring all files and the database from Hostinger to AWS with minimal downtime. * Configure DNS settings to point the domain to the new AWS server upon completion. * Implement security best practices, including setting up security groups, firewalls, and potentially SSL certificates. With successful completion of the above will be a review of code for the other platform, along with getting the platforms files from GitHub onto a live AWS server. Setting up DNS and everything else involved with the new platform's installation on AWS, including SES. *Required Skills and Experience:* Expert-Level AWS Knowledge: Proven, extensive experience with AWS services, especially EC2, S3, SES, and security groups. Please provide examples of past AWS migration projects in your bid. * Senior-Level PHP/Laravel Proficiency:** Deep understanding of the Laravel framework and modern PHP development practices. * Server Administration & DevOps:** Strong background in Linux server administration, web server configuration (Nginx preferred), and database management. * Application & Database Migration:** Demonstrable experience migrating live web applications and databases between hosting providers. * Code Auditing & Debugging:** A keen eye for detail and the ability to systematically analyze a complex codebase to find issues and suggest improvements. * Excellent Communication:** Must be fluent in English and able to provide clear, concise updates and documentation. Regular updates and communication is very important to me and a deal breaker if it doesn't happen! *To Be Considered, Please Include in Your Bid:* 1. A brief summary of your experience with similar AWS migrations. 2. A description of your approach to conducting a code review for a Laravel application. 3. Links to your portfolio or examples of past projects that demonstrate your expertise in these areas. 4. A rating of at least 4.9* on Freelancer. We are looking for a true expert or team who can serve as a technical partner on this project. We value quality, security, and thoroughness. - Please leave a bid you think is correct, or close to correct, it would be appreciated. If you live a low/high placeholder bid, and this is then found, it will negatively impact your chance at being selected by a lot. - Do not msg with "lets discuss this project...". I don't want to discuss it until I have evaluated all bids, which I will do. Please keep in mind that this takes time to do. - I will only be in touch with experts who meet the criteria of needs for this project. I appreciate your understanding on this. We look forward to reviewing your proposals and moving forward with the project.