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Raghunathan S.

Puducherry, India

$35/hr
4.7
162 jobs

๐Ÿฅ‡ Top 3% AWS Expert on Upwork | AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner | Certified Solutions Architect I help startups and enterprises design, migrate, and optimize secure, scalable AWS infrastructure. 10+ years delivering cloud architecture, zero-downtime migrations, DevOps automation, and cost optimization for telecom, SaaS, fintech, and enterprise platforms handling millions of users. What I Do: โ˜๏ธ AWS Cloud Architecture โ€“ Landing Zone design, secure 3-tier architecture, multi-account strategy, high availability, disaster recovery, network design (VPC, Route53, CloudFront) ๐Ÿš€ AWS Migration โ€“ Data center to AWS, multi-cloud strategy, phased migrations, zero-downtime cutover, lift-and-shift, refactor, re-platform approaches โš™๏ธ DevOps & Automation โ€“ Terraform IaC, CloudFormation, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, CodePipeline, Jenkins), EKS/ECS, Docker, Kubernetes, infrastructure automation ๐Ÿ’ฐ AWS Cost Optimization โ€“ Right-sizing analysis, Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, FinOps implementation, cost anomaly detection, cloud billing analysis (25-40% savings achieved) ๐Ÿ” Security & Compliance โ€“ IAM hardening, least-privilege access, VPC security, WAF/Shield, encryption (KMS), SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS compliance on AWS ๐Ÿค– Serverless & AI โ€“ Lambda, API Gateway, Bedrock, SageMaker, event-driven architectures, real-time analytics AWS Services Expertise: EC2, S3, RDS, Aurora, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, ECS, EKS, CloudFront, Route53, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Glue, Kinesis, SageMaker, Bedrock, WAF, KMS, Terraform, Docker Proven Results: โœ” Reduced AWS costs by 35% for telecom infrastructure migration โœ” Optimized video platform infra saving $7K/month in CDN + storage โœ” Migrated 20+ production workloads with zero downtime โœ” Designed secure, compliant AWS architecture for enterprise deployments โœ” Built automated DevOps pipelines reducing deployment time by 70% Why Hire Me: โญ Deep AWS expertise (Advanced Tier Partner certified) โญ Hands-on experience with enterprise workloads โญ Security-first architecture by design โญ Cost-conscious optimization without sacrificing performance โญ Clear architecture documentation + ongoing support โญ Business-focused โ€“ align cloud solutions with business goals Services: AWS architecture design, migration planning, cost optimization audit, landing zone setup, DevOps automation, infrastructure security review, compliance implementation, disaster recovery planning. Need AWS architecture advice, migration strategy, or cost optimization? Message me for a quick audit + architecture recommendation call.

  • Amazon Web Services
  • Docker
  • DevOps
  • Terraform
  • Backup & Migration
  • Migration
  • Cloud Computing
  • AWS Lambda
  • AWS Fargate
  • AWS CloudFormation
  • AWS CloudFront
  • AWS Development
  • AWS Server Migration
  • Amazon S3
  • Amazon EC2
  • Amazon ECS
  • Amazon RDS
  • Amazon Bedrock
  • Amazon Aurora
  • Amazon Redshift
Mandeep S.

Chandigarh, India

$30/hr
4.9
309 jobs

I usually start within an hour and stay available 12โ€“15 hours a day, so your project never gets stuck waiting. Just click โ€œInviteโ€ โ€” Iโ€™m ready when you are. ๐Ÿ‘‹ About Me Hi, Iโ€™m Mandeep Singh, a full-time freelancer with over 10 years of real-world experience building, fixing, and improving websites for businesses around the globe. If youโ€™re tired of dealing with slow websites, broken features, or developers who disappear mid-project โ€” youโ€™re in the right place. I help business owners turn their websites into fast, reliable, and conversion-focused assets. Whether you need a brand-new website, performance improvements, or help fixing a frustrating technical issue, I make the process smooth, stress-free, and transparent. I work daily with WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, and WooCommerce, creating clean, scalable setups that not only look great but also work flawlessly on all devices. ๐Ÿ’ป Web Development Services โœ” Custom website development (WordPress, Webflow, Shopify) โœ” Theme, plugin & third-party integration fixes โœ” WooCommerce setup, optimization & checkout improvements โœ” Website speed optimization & mobile responsiveness โœ” SEO-friendly structure & performance enhancements ๐Ÿ“ง Email & Technical Support (Additional Expertise) Website issues often come with email problems โ€” and Iโ€™ve fixed hundreds of them. โœ” Google Workspace, Office 365 & cPanel email issues โœ” Email migrations with near-zero downtime โœ” DNS, SPF, DKIM & MX record configuration โœ” Spam prevention & secure email authentication ๐ŸŒŸ Why Clients Choose Me โœ” 10+ years of hands-on experience โœ” 200+ projects completed with real business results โœ” Fast response & reliable availability โœ” Clear communication and honest timelines โœ” I donโ€™t stop until the issue is fully resolved If you want a website that supports your business growth โ€” and email systems that just work โ€” Iโ€™d be happy to help. ๐Ÿ“ฉ Send an invite or message, and letโ€™s get started.

  • Amazon Lightsail
  • WordPress
  • Squarespace
  • Shopify
  • Wix
  • Email
  • WebIssues
  • Technical Support
  • WordPress Bug Fix
  • Bug Fix
  • DNS
  • cPanel
  • SSL
  • Problem Resolution
Joaquin O.

Asuncion, Paraguay

$50/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I design, build, and operate production data pipelines and cloud backend systems using AWS, Python, SQL, Snowflake, Airflow, dbt, Terraform, and Amazon Aurora. I help teams automate manual workflows, improve data quality, optimize cloud costs, and make distributed systems reliable and observable in production. CLOUD DATA ENGINEERING โœ” AWS Lambda, Batch, Step Functions, SQS, EventBridge, API Gateway, S3, Glue, Athena, RDS, and Aurora PostgreSQL โœ” Python, SQL, and Node.js ETL/ELT pipelines and data transformations โœ” Apache Airflow orchestration for batch and near-real-time workflows โœ” dbt models, sources, tests, documentation, lineage, and incremental processing โœ” PostgreSQL and Snowflake data modeling and query optimization โœ” Familiarity with Scala for performance-heavy data-processing tasks CLOUD ENGINEERING & AUTOMATION โœ” Terraform and Infrastructure as Code โœ” CI/CD pipelines, Git, Docker, and automated testing โœ” REST APIs and third-party system integrations โœ” Distributed processing, retries, idempotency, and failure recovery โœ” Shopify integrations, product synchronization, and inventory automation OBSERVABILITY & CLOUD COST OPTIMIZATION โœ” Datadog, OpenTelemetry, and CloudWatch monitoring โœ” Metrics, logs, traces, dashboards, and production alerting โœ” Cloud cost optimization and compute-utilization analysis โœ” AWS resource tagging, cost-allocation tags, and tagging governance โœ” Tag-based cost attribution and identification of untagged resources RESULTS โ€ข Reduced manual processing workload by 90% for a U.S. e-commerce retailer โ€ข Processed 400,000+ product media files through distributed AWS Batch and GPU pipelines โ€ข Reduced end-to-end processing time from 24 hours to approximately 8 hours โ€ข Increased processing throughput from approximately 3,000 to 8,000 images per hour โ€ข Reduced AWS infrastructure costs by approximately 40% โ€ข Improved database performance by 75% through query, index, and schema optimization โ€ข Automated Shopify product creation and synchronization through custom REST API workflows Letโ€™s talk if you need a reliable Data and Cloud Engineer who can design, optimize, document, and support production-grade data platforms.

  • Python
  • PostgreSQL
  • AWS Lambda
  • AWS Glue
  • AWS CodeBuild
  • AWS Fargate
  • MLOps
  • Amazon S3
  • TypeScript
  • Node.js
  • Shopify
Jobin J.

Kannur, India

$30/hr
4.9
74 jobs

Expert-Vetted (Top 1%) - I take slow, expensive, breaking AWS setups and turn them into fast, secure, cost-optimized infrastructure that just runs. So your team ships features instead of fighting fires at 2 AM. Top Rated | 100% Job Success | 5x AWS Certified | 17+ years in Cloud and DevOps If your cloud costs too much, breaks too often, or slows your releases down, that is exactly what I fix. WHAT I DO โ˜๏ธ Cloud Migrations. Heroku, DigitalOcean, on-prem, or legacy servers moved to AWS (ECS, EKS, Fargate, RDS). Clean cutovers, no surprise downtime. ๐Ÿ’ฐ AWS Cost Optimization and FinOps. I find the waste in your bill and kill it. Recent engagements have cut monthly AWS spend by up to 60%. ๐Ÿš€ CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code. Automated, repeatable deployments with Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes. No more manual, fingers-crossed releases. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Reliability and Security. High availability architecture, monitoring, backups, and DR, built security first and SOC 2 / ISO 27001 aligned. You sleep at night, and you pass your audits. ๐Ÿ”ง Ongoing CloudOps (Managed Retainer). I do not hand off and disappear. I keep your environment monitored, optimized, and secure every month, so problems get caught before they cost you. BONUS: Most engagements qualify for FREE AWS credits (based on eligibility), plus a full AWS account audit. WHY CLIENTS KEEP ME AROUND - Most of my best relationships started as one project and turned into long-term partnerships. I treat your infrastructure like it is mission-critical, because it is. One client put it simply: "Jobin is my DevOps guy from now on." - I have led cloud and DevOps teams for 17+ years across the US, Europe, and the GCC, and picked up recognition like Cloudflare's Partner Systems Engineer of the Year along the way. I am not a generalist who also touches AWS. AWS DevOps is what I do, all day. WHO I WORK BEST WITH Startups and SaaS teams who need a senior cloud engineer but are not ready for a full time hire. And established businesses that want their AWS done right, secure, lean, and reliable, without the enterprise consulting price tag. LET'S TALK Tell me what is going on with your AWS. The costs, the outages, the migration you keep putting off. I will tell you exactly how I would fix it. Message me or book a consultation and let's get started.

  • Amazon Web Services
  • DevOps
  • Terraform
  • Cloud Migration
  • Ansible
  • AWS Fargate
  • Amazon RDS
  • Linux System Administration
  • Docker
  • Amazon EC2
  • CI/CD
  • Infrastructure as Code
  • Kubernetes
  • Amazon ECS for Kubernetes
  • Amazon ECS
  • AWS CloudFront
  • AWS CloudFormation
  • Cloudflare
  • AWS CodePipeline
  • GitHub
Huy N.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

$30/hr
4.9
29 jobs

Product Engineer | MVP & growing Startups | Universal Apps & FinTech Solutions | 7 Years Exp I build products that run natively across all platforms: iOS, Android, Web, Windows, macOS, and Linux. My priority isn't the number of projects I finish. I aim to build software with real valueโ€”built to scale reliably for millions of users and support long-term growth. ๐Ÿš€ Universal Platform Strategy One Codebase, Every Screen: I use Flutter & Firebase to launch your product everywhere simultaneously. This reduces maintenance complexity and speeds up time-to-market. Proven Experience: 7 years of engineeringโ€”combining core architectural principles with a modern, AI-augmented workflow to deliver high-quality code efficiently. ๐Ÿ“ˆ FinTech & Data Expertise Market Intelligence: 2 years of deep focus on stock data, EODHD analytics, and financial time-series. I understand the logic behind the numbers. Live Proof: Developer of PaperHands Stock, an investment simulation tool that demonstrates my ability to handle complex data visualization and high-performance UI. ๐Ÿ›  Engineering & IoT Bridge Hardware-to-Cloud: 3 years of experience in the Smart Locker industry, bridging digital software with physical IoT infrastructure and hardware logic. Product Focus: I use AI to automate repetitive tasks, allowing me to focus 100% on Product Vision, UI/UX Gamification, and System Reliability. ๐Ÿค How We Work Together Outcome-Driven: I donโ€™t just follow a checklist. I look at the business goal behind every requirement to ensure the technical solution actually moves the needle. Trust & Transparency: I thrive in high-trust environments. I value autonomy and will provide direct, honest feedback if I see a roadblock or a more efficient way to build. Responsive & Adaptive: I understand the fast-paced nature of startups and pivot quickly as requirements evolve, always keeping the end-user in mind. If youโ€™re looking for a partner to build your product with a focus on quality and scale, letโ€™s talk.

  • Flutter
  • GraphQL
  • Firebase
  • Mobile App Development
  • Dart
  • Push Notifications
  • AWS CodePipeline
  • AWS AppSync
  • Amazon Cognito
  • Bluetooth Beacon
  • CI/CD
  • Desktop Application
Nisal G.

Galle, Sri Lanka

$10/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Building scalable cloud infrastructure shouldn't mean dealing with unpredictable AWS bills, insecure deployments, or undocumented, messy architecture. Whether you are a startup needing clear infrastructure diagrams before your first build, or an established business migrating complex applications to the cloud, you need a system that is secure, cost-optimized, and easy for your engineering team to understand. I architect, automate, and document cloud environments so you can scale without the technical debt. As a DevOps Engineer with over three years of enterprise experience, I turn complex cloud requirements into highly visual, secure, and reproducible infrastructure. How I Help My Clients: Architect Clear Cloud Environments: Design industry-standard AWS/Azure infrastructure diagrams (VPC, Subnets, Data Flow) that align stakeholders and developers before writing a single line of code. Deploy Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Automate and secure your environments using modular, reusable Terraform scripts, eliminating manual setup errors. Optimize Cloud Costs (FinOps): Audit existing AWS environments to identify waste, resize resources, and implement right-sizing strategies to significantly lower your monthly bills. Streamline DevOps & Deployments: Containerize applications and build robust CI/CD pipelines using Docker, AWS ECS Fargate, and RDS for zero-downtime releases. Create Technical Documentation: Draft comprehensive runbooks, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and security governance frameworks to ensure your team maintains compliance and control. Why Work With Me? I bring the rigor of an enterprise engineer and the agility of a top-rated freelancer. In my current role at AventureIT, I actively manage complex AWS infrastructures for international clients. Previously, I have maintained a 100% Client Satisfaction score as a 5-star rated Cloud Consultant, delivering production-ready solutions for enterprise applications, including API integrations for DFCC Bank and scalable infrastructure for the Fedcap Group. I also hold a BSc in Network Engineering and am currently pursuing an MSc in Artificial Intelligence, ensuring my solutions leverage the latest industry standards. Stop guessing with your cloud infrastructure. Send me a message with a brief overview of your current AWS or architecture challenges, and let's discuss how we can build a scalable, secure foundation for your business.

  • Amazon Lightsail
  • Amazon Web Services
  • DevOps Engineering
  • Solution Architecture
  • Network Architecture
  • Amazon ECS
  • Cloud Computing
  • Linux System Administration
  • Amazon EC2
  • Cloud Security
  • Cost Management

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What does an Amazon Lightsail developer do?

An Amazon Lightsail developer builds and operates web applications using the simplified virtual private server infrastructure provided by Amazon Web Services. This role focuses on provisioning compute resources, managing containerized deployments, and configuring networking components to keep applications running reliably. The work centers on maintaining lightweight cloud environments that balance cost efficiency with operational stability for small to medium-scale projects.

  • Provision and manage Lightsail instances to host application workloads and developer environments. This task involves selecting appropriate instance bundles, configuring operating systems, and securing access through firewall rules and key pairs. The developer monitors resource usage to ensure the selected plan meets current demand without unnecessary expense.
  • Deploy applications using Lightsail container services by building Docker images locally and pushing them to the container service endpoint. This workflow allows for consistent application releases across different environments while abstracting away underlying server management. The developer manages deployment versions to update live applications with minimal downtime and verifies that new containers pass health checks before routing traffic to them.
  • Configure Lightsail load balancers to distribute incoming traffic across multiple instances and run regular health checks. This setup improves application availability by directing user requests to healthy servers and removing failed instances from the rotation automatically. The developer also configures HTTPS certificates and session persistence settings to maintain secure and continuous user connections during peak usage periods.
  • Implement backup and restore strategies using Lightsail snapshots for disaster recovery and testing purposes. This process includes creating manual or automatic snapshots of instances and databases at regular intervals to preserve data integrity. The developer documents restore procedures and tests them periodically by creating new resources from saved snapshots to verify that backups function correctly when needed.
  • Use infrastructure automation tools such as the AWS Command Line Interface, Lightsail API, and Terraform to repeat deployments consistently. Writing scripts and infrastructure as code artifacts reduces manual errors and speeds up the provisioning of new environments for development or staging. This approach ensures that every environment matches the production setup exactly, which simplifies troubleshooting and maintains configuration consistency across the project lifecycle.

How to hire an Amazon Lightsail developer on Upwork

Step 1: Post a job

Define your infrastructure needs clearly to attract specialists who build and operate web applications on Amazon Lightsail. Use the Job Post Generator powered by Umaโ„ข, Upwork's Mindful AI to draft a precise description from a few sentences about your project. You can write a new post, update a saved draft, or reuse an existing post to start your search.

  • Specify whether you need instance management or container service deployments using Docker images for your application workloads.
  • List required automation tools such as AWS CLI, Terraform, or the Amazon Lightsail API for repeatable infrastructure changes.
  • Detail load balancer configuration needs including HTTPS setup, session persistence, and health check requirements for traffic distribution.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Look for portfolios that demonstrate concrete experience provisioning Lightsail resources and managing container endpoints. Uma can run instant video interviews and build shortlists with side-by-side comparisons to help you assess technical fit quickly.

  • Verify hands-on experience building and pushing Docker images to Lightsail container services for application releases.
  • Check for documented procedures on creating manual or automatic snapshots and restoring resources for disaster recovery.
  • Review examples of infrastructure automation scripts or Terraform code that manage Lightsail instances and networking rules.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Discuss specific workflows for deploying updates and managing traffic distribution across your Lightsail environment. Schedule and conduct these interviews within Upwork Messages to receive an immediate transcript and summary after each conversation.

  • Ask how they configure load balancers to handle HTTPS termination and maintain session persistence for stateful applications.
  • Request examples of how they automate instance provisioning or container deployments using the AWS CLI or API.
  • Explore their approach to testing restore procedures from snapshots to ensure data integrity during failures.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Set clear milestones for delivering running instances, configured load balancers, or automated deployment scripts. Use Upwork Messages and the contract workroom for communication and project management while relying on identity verification, payment protection, hourly tracking, and project funds for security.

  • Define deliverables such as updated container service versions or specific infrastructure automation artifacts for repeatable setups.
  • Establish a schedule for creating snapshots and documenting restore steps to meet your disaster recovery goals.
  • Agree on metrics for load balancer health checks and performance benchmarks before starting the engagement.

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How much does hiring an Amazon Lightsail developer cost?

$500-$1,500 per project is a typical range for focused Amazon Lightsail developer work. Final pricing depends on scope, technical complexity, required integrations, source-material quality, revision needs, and the freelancer's experience level.

Instance provisioning and configuration

$500-$1,200/project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Provisioned Lightsail instances with configured operating systems
  • Defined firewall policies and static IP assignments
  • SSH key management and connection instructions

Backup and disaster recovery setup

$1,200-$2,500/project

Mid-level
  • Automated backup plans for instances and databases
  • Documented steps to recover data from snapshots
  • Confirmed successful restoration of a test environment

Load balancer configuration

$2,500-$4,500/project

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Configured Lightsail load balancer attached to instances
  • Defined monitoring paths and failure thresholds
  • Installed HTTPS certificates for secure connections

Container service deployment

$4,500-$7,000/project

Senior-level
  • Built and pushed Docker images to Lightsail container service
  • Configured container endpoints and versioned releases
  • Set power and node count parameters for workload demands

Infrastructure automation

$7,000-$12,000/project

Expert-level
  • Terraform or AWS CLI scripts for repeatable deployments
  • Identical staging and production infrastructure setups
  • Guide for executing and modifying infrastructure code

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring an Amazon Lightsail developer worth it?

For most businesses, yes: hiring an Amazon Lightsail developer is worthwhile. This specialist configures instances and load balancers to keep web applications running without the complexity of full AWS management. They also build automation scripts to repeat deployments and manage snapshots for reliable backups.

How do I evaluate Amazon Lightsail developer candidates?

Look for candidates who describe specific workflows for managing container images and configuring health checks on load balancers. Ask them to explain how they use Terraform or the AWS CLI to automate instance provisioning instead of relying on manual console clicks.

What tasks does an Amazon Lightsail developer handle?

An Amazon Lightsail developer provisions compute instances and deploys applications using container services. They also configure load balancers for traffic distribution and set up snapshot-based backup procedures for disaster recovery.

Which tools does an Amazon Lightsail developer use?

These developers work with the Amazon Lightsail console, Docker for container images, and the AWS CLI for command-line management. They often use Terraform to write infrastructure code that automates resource creation and updates.