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We're a small U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a nationwide volunteer-matching platform. We're looking for a disciplined contract developer to ship a tightly-scoped 8-item backlog. Each task already has a written technical brief — you'll execute against specs, not invent scope. The work spans our WordPress theme + custom plugins and our Node/Express backend. Total estimate is roughly 20–30 hours including ramp-up, so this is a focused short engagement rather than a retainer (though strong fits may see follow-on work). ============================================================ What you'll do ============================================================ A representative sample of the 8 tasks: -- Deploy two pre-drafted public content pages to WordPress via WP-CLI, then wire one of them into the existing 404 template -- Extend a Node/Express + Jade transactional email flow to include additional user contact information already available in the database (single backend file plus two email templates) -- Adjust a small backend service to read a per-user preference value instead of a hardcoded constant -- Write a server-side cron + shell script for webroot file-hygiene monitoring, with email notification when something is found -- Update repository .gitignore patterns to catch a handful of file types that are currently slipping through -- Audit and delete two confirmed-orphan Google Cloud API keys after running a verification grep across the codebase -- Submit 7 standardized recategorization requests to web-filter vendors (Cisco Talos, Zscaler, Forcepoint, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Symantec, Trellix) so corporate and government networks stop miscategorizing us Each task ships independently. We're not asking for refactors, framework migrations, or net-new feature design. ============================================================ Required: you use Claude (Anthropic) as your coding assistant ============================================================ This is non-negotiable. We work with Claude every day. We need a contractor who is fluent with it — knows when it speeds you up, knows when not to trust it, knows how to feed it the right context. You must have your own active Claude Pro, Claude Team, or Claude Code subscription. We will not provide accounts, share logins, or onboard you to ours. If you are not actively using Claude today, this engagement is not a fit. ============================================================ Required experience ============================================================ -- 5+ years shipping production WordPress (custom themes + mu-plugins) -- Production Node.js + Express, ideally with Jade/Pug transactional email templates -- Comfortable in SSH, git, scp, wp-cli, pm2 -- Strong source-control discipline — comfortable with a master-trunk workflow, commit-before-deploy, mandatory drift checks via raw md5 verification -- Calm under deploy pressure: you pause and diagnose instead of patching reactively -- Comfortable working from written specs without inventing scope ============================================================ Nice to have ============================================================ -- Prior nonprofit or civic-tech experience -- Familiarity with LiteSpeed Cache, cPanel, HostGator-specific quirks -- Familiarity with Brevo (Sendinblue) for transactional email -- Bootstrap 4 + jQuery comfort (we have legacy surfaces we are NOT migrating in this engagement) ============================================================ What to expect from us ============================================================ -- A written file-ownership map showing which files you can touch freely and which require coordination with the founder -- A walkthrough of our custom deploy script on a no-op file on day one -- Direct access to the founder for blockers (4-hour response window during U.S. business hours) -- Documented rollback procedure for every backend change -- Per-task acceptance criteria you can verify yourself before flagging done ============================================================ Heads up: our deploys are unusually disciplined ============================================================ We use a custom shell script with mandatory drift gates, automatic backups stored outside the webroot, and a commit-before-deploy guardrail that will refuse to push files with uncommitted changes. We're a single-founder shop and a broken deploy at the wrong moment costs us real volunteer trust — so the process is strict on purpose. The first deploy will take longer than the others. That's expected. ============================================================ Out of scope for this engagement ============================================================ -- Framework migrations -- React or front-end build-toolchain work (handled internally) -- Net-new feature design or product decisions -- Direct contact with our volunteers or beneficiaries -- Coordination with other engineering vendors (there are none) All decisions and clarifications flow through the founder. ============================================================ A note on the Claude-usage question ============================================================ When we ask how you use Claude today, we're looking for something specific and honest — not a sales pitch and not a disclaimer. A real answer might look like: "I lean on Claude heavily for drafting boilerplate, exploring unfamiliar APIs, and writing test scaffolding. I've learned not to trust it on regex edge cases — I write the test cases first and let it iterate. I also won't let it touch a SQL WHERE clause that hits production data without me reading it character by character." That kind of specificity tells us you've worked with the tool long enough to know where its edges are. We're not testing for anything — we just don't learn much from "Claude is great" or "I always review everything carefully." We want to see your real working relationship with the tool, including the limits. The same applies to your code sample: small, descriptive commits and any test coverage at all will stand out far more than a polished README. We care about how you actually work, not how you present yourself. ============================================================ Compensation ============================================================ Hourly, your rate. Submit your rate with your application along with a hard-cap proposal based on the scope above. Payment is weekly. ============================================================ To apply ============================================================ Send a message with subject line "WP/Node contract — [your name]" and include: -- A code sample showing production-quality PHP and production-quality Node.js (one repo or two, doesn't matter — we just need to see both) -- One short paragraph: how you use Claude today, and one thing you've explicitly learned not to delegate to it -- Your hourly rate and weekly availability -- Your timezone and earliest possible start date We respond within 3 business days. We move fast on good fits.
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Hello, I’m available to take on this WordPress + Node.js backlog and can work strictly within your existing deployment and governance structure. I’m comfortable working across WordPress (WP-CLI, themes, mu-plugins) and Node/Express systems, including legacy email flows and cron-based backend utilities. I regularly operate in SSH + git-controlled environments with commit-before-deploy workflows, rollback safety, and strict change isolation per task. I understand this is a tightly scoped 8-task sprint (20–30 hours) with no scope expansion, and I’m aligned with executing directly against your written specifications and acceptance criteria. On Claude usage: I use Claude as a productivity assistant for boilerplate generation, API exploration, and scaffolding repetitive code. However, I never delegate production logic such as database queries, authentication, or deployment scripts without manual review and test validation. I also avoid relying on it for regex-heavy or security-sensitive logic without explicit test coverage. I can start immediately and work through tasks sequentially with independent verification per item before marking anything complete. Hourly rate: [your rate here] Availability: [your weekly availability here] Timezone: [your timezone here] Start date: immediate / next working day depending on access Regards, Harpreet Singh
$12 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I hope you are doing well! I would love to help ship your 8-task backlog cleanly and on spec. Here is how I work on engagements like this: Spec-driven execution: I work from your written briefs, no scope creep. Disciplined deploys: Comfortable with drift gates, commit-before-deploy, and rollback procedures. Claude usage: I use Claude daily for boilerplate, template drafting, and API exploration. I do not let it touch production SQL or shell deploy logic unsupervised — I read those character by character. A few questions before I submit my full application: 1. For the Node/Express email task, are the two Jade templates already stubbed out, or will I be creating them from scratch against a written spec? 2. On the web-filter recategorization task, do you have a standard submission template, or will I draft each vendor request independently? 3. What is your preferred turnaround per task — sequential one at a time with founder sign-off, or can multiple tasks run in parallel? Looking forward to contributing to your platform's mission. Azeem Amin
$15 USD in 7 days
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Proposal for WP/Node Contract: CnELIndia offers to execute your 8 specified tasks (20-30 hrs) on WordPress themes/plugins and Node/Express backend. We meet all requirements: 7+ years production WP (custom themes, mu-plugins), Node/Express with Jade templates, SSH/git/wp-cli/pm2 expertise, and strict source-control discipline. Claude Usage: We use Claude daily for boilerplate drafting, API exploration, and test scaffolding. We never trust it on regex, SQL WHERE clauses, or production data without manual verification and test cases first. How CnELIndia Team Helps: Assign dedicated PHP/Node developer + reviewer for quality. Follow your file-ownership map, deploy script, and rollback procedures exactly. Deliver each task independently with verification against acceptance criteria. Success Steps: 1. Day-1 walkthrough and no-op deploy. 2. Daily progress updates during US hours. 3. Commit-before-deploy with md5 checks. 4. Weekly invoicing at $85/hr (hard-cap $2,400). Earliest start: Immediate. Timezone: IST with flexible overlap. Available for quick call. (748 chars)
$12 USD in 40 days
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Hi Claude (Anthropic) Required, We understand you need a disciplined contract developer to execute an 8-item backlog for your WordPress theme, custom plugins, and Node/Express backend, with a focus on shipping discrete tasks within a tight scope. Our team at Webbook Studio has experience with WordPress and Node.js, having completed projects such as a learning platform website for children using PHP, WordPress, and custom design, as well as a music voting mobile app using React Native, React.js, and Node.js. We're comfortable working with Claude, having used similar coding assistants to speed up development while maintaining quality. We'll deliver each task independently, following the provided technical briefs and adhering to your strict deploy process. One question: can you provide more details about the written technical briefs for each task, and how we can ensure seamless execution against the specs? Feel free to message us to discuss the details! — Webbook Studio
$11 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I have read the full brief. This is a clean, well-scoped engagement and the kind of work I do well - executing against written specs, shipping independently, and leaving no mess behind. How I use Claude today: I use Claude Pro daily. I lean on it for drafting boilerplate, working through unfamiliar API flows, and scaffolding Node/Express logic quickly. Where I have learned to pull back is SQL and shell scripts touching production - I read every line myself before it runs. I also do not let it write WP-CLI sequences unsupervised. I feed it context in chunks, verify the output against the actual file structure, and commit before I run anything. It speeds me up on repetitive tasks but I treat its output as a first draft, not a final answer. Your deploy process sounds exactly right to me. Drift gates and mandatory backups are not overhead - they are what keeps a single-founder operation safe. The first deploy taking longer is expected and fine. Availability: 30 hours per week. Timezone: PKT (UTC+5). Available to start within 2 days. Code samples in PHP and Node.js available on request. Looking forward to it. Best regards, Hafiz Anas
$25 USD in 40 days
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With extensive experience in WordPress theme customization and Node/Express backend development, I am well-equipped to handle your nonprofit's volunteer-matching platform project. I understand the importance of executing tasks based on precise technical briefs rather than reinventing scope. Could you provide more details about the specific user contact information to be included in the transactional email flow? Regards, Yogesh Kumar
$11 USD in 37 days
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Hi, I have carefully reviewed the project requirements and I am confident in my ability to deliver the tasks outlined. I have over 5 years of experience in shipping production WordPress and Node.js projects, with proficiency in SSH, git, wp-cli, and more. I am well-versed in working from written specs and ensuring strong source-control discipline. Let's discuss this project further. Please start the chat to delve into the details. Regards, Sai Bhaskar
$10 USD in 40 days
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Hi there, I’ve been developing WordPress solutions for over 12 years, including custom themes, plugins, and full-fledged products. I’ve also worked extensively with Node.js, Express, and server management, so I’m well-equipped to handle both front-end and back-end tasks. In addition to my strong PHP background, I’m proficient in modern JavaScript frameworks like React and Vue, which can be valuable for projects that require a versatile developer. I’m eager to learn more about your exciting project. Let’s schedule a quick introductory call to discuss your needs in detail and see if I’m the right fit for you. I’m available to start immediately and can dedicate 10–15 hours per week. Feel free to message me anytime—I usually respond within 10 minutes. Best regards, Adil
$15 USD in 40 days
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Hello, {{{ I HAVE CREATED SIMILAR BEFORE AND I CAN SHOW YOU }}}} **** You can track the project’s progress using the tracker. I’m available to work 40 hours per week **** I have carefully reviewed your requirements and clearly understand the scope of the 8-task WordPress + Node.js engagement involving WP-CLI operations, backend Express adjustments, cron scripting, email flow updates, and strict deployment discipline under a controlled production environment. I am a full-stack developer with 10+ years of experience in WordPress (custom themes, plugins, WP-CLI workflows) and Node.js/Express backend systems, and I have strong hands-on experience working in SSH-based environments, CI/CD pipelines, and production-grade deployment processes with strict version control and rollback safety. I WILL PROVIDE 2 YEAR FREE ONGING SUPPORT AND COMPLETE SOURC CODE, WE WILL WORK WITH AGILE METHODOLOGY AND WILL GIVE YOU ASSISTANCE FROM ZERO TO PUBLISHING ON STORES. I am comfortable working from precise technical specifications without scope drift, and I follow disciplined commit-before-deploy workflows with careful change validation, especially in production environments where stability and auditability are critical. On the Node.js side, I have worked extensively with Express-based transactional systems, email workflows, cron jobs, and file system automation scripts. On the WordPress side, I eagerly await your positive response. Thanks
$12 USD in 40 days
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You require a contractor fluent in Claude for executing eight discrete WordPress/Node.js tasks under strict deploy discipline. Here’s how I’d approach it: - Claude integration: I use Claude daily for drafting boilerplate (WP-CLI scripts, Express middleware), API exploration, and test scaffolding—but never for production SQL or regex without manual verification. For this engagement, I’d feed it your written specs upfront to generate stubs, then validate edge cases (e.g., drift checks, email template variables) before deployment. - WordPress/Node execution: Tasks like the 404 template wiring or Jade email extensions would follow your file-ownership map strictly. I’d use wp-cli for deployments and pm2 for cron monitoring, with pre-deploy md5 checks to match your drift gates. Backend changes (e.g., per-user preference reads) would include rollback-ready database snapshots. - Non-code tasks: For the web-filter recategorization requests, I’d draft standardized templates (leveraging Claude for vendor-specific phrasing), then submit via each vendor’s portal with screenshots for your records. I’ll deliver all eight tasks in 7 days at €50/hour (€1,000–€1,500 total, covering the scope as written; we’ll refine the figure once we walk through the specs and file-ownership map). Let’s schedule 15 minutes to align on the two highest-priority tasks and your deploy script walkthrough.
$30 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I can help ship your 8-item backlog exactly against the written briefs across WordPress, custom plugins, Node/Express, Jade/Pug emails, WP-CLI, git, SSH, pm2, cron scripts, and deploy verification. I’m comfortable with disciplined production workflows like commit-before-deploy, drift checks, rollback steps, and small independent commits, and I will not expand scope beyond the acceptance criteria. I actively use Claude for boilerplate, comparing implementation options, and drafting safe test or verification steps, but I do not delegate production data logic, deploy commands, or security-sensitive changes like API key cleanup without reviewing them line by line. I am ready to begin immediately and would be happy to discuss the project in further detail. Thanks, Teo
$20 USD in 30 days
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Hi! My name is Marjan and I'm here to offer you my services as a skilled applicant with over a decade of experience working on Freelancer.com. l believe I am the best fit candidate for this project due to my extensive experience; I would like to have a discussion to get to know that we both are on the same page. Once the scope will be locked, I will start working on it right away.
$20 USD in 40 days
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With over 5 years as a full stack developer, the bulk of my work has been on diverse web and mobile projects using technologies that closely align with what your project requires - JavaScript, Node.js, and Web development. Combining this with my depth of experience deploying production WordPress (both themes and mu-plugins), you can trust me to deliver top-notch solutions for your nonprofit platform. Furthermore, I'm highly skilled in familiar tools like SSH, WP-CLI, git and pm2 which means minimal onboarding time for your team. One distinct advantage I bring to the table is my adaptability and eagerness to embrace new processes and coding environments. Although I'm not actively using Claude at the moment, my reputation for being quick to learn new technologies is proof that this won't hinder my performance on your project. In fact, I see this as an exciting opportunity to expand my prowess into new territories while also leveraging my existing exceptional skills. Lastly, one common theme in all successful projects is clear communication and teamwork. Working with me guarantees a seamless collaboration process marked by open lines of communication round the clock and rapid resolution of any blockers in record time. Enhanced by my commitment to diligent source control and ability to calmly diagnose problems instead of resorting to patch solutions under pressure, I am certain that I would be an exceptional fit for this project.
$15 USD in 40 days
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Hi there, I’ve read your 8 task backlog and I’m confident I can ship clean, tested work against your WordPress and Node/Express briefs. I’ll execute each item from the written specs, using WP-CLI for content pages, a careful extension of the email flow, and small backend tweaks as described. I’m interested in the project, have several years delivering similar nonprofit-focused WordPress plus Node backends, and I will follow your drift-check and deployment discipline to the letter. Next steps: I can start within 24-48 hours and aim to complete the 8 items in a tight 20-30 hour window with clear per-task acceptance criteria and demos; Best regards,
$15 USD in 19 days
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I have solid experience with production WordPress, custom plugins, Node/Express backends, SSH workflows, WP-CLI, PM2, and disciplined deployment processes with rollback and drift verification. I actively use Claude for boilerplate acceleration, debugging assistance, and workflow optimization while carefully reviewing critical logic, regex handling, and production-impacting queries manually, and I can efficiently execute your scoped backlog within the required process and standards. Best Regards, Muhammad
$12 USD in 40 days
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Hi, Your workflow and engineering discipline are exactly the kind of environment I work best in. I’m comfortable stepping into tightly scoped execution work where specs are already defined and the expectation is careful implementation, verification, and controlled deployment rather than product discovery. I have solid experience with production WordPress custom themes and plugins, Node.js/Express backends, transactional email templates, SSH-based deployments, git workflows, and operational scripting. I’m also very comfortable with environments that enforce strict deployment procedures, rollback requirements, and file integrity checks. I appreciate teams that prioritize stability over speed because that mindset prevents avoidable production incidents. Regarding Claude, I use it daily for boilerplate drafting, repetitive refactors, shell scripting assistance, and quickly mapping unfamiliar code paths. Where I do not trust it is edge-case logic involving deployment scripts, regex validation, and anything touching production-sensitive conditionals or data handling. For those areas, I verify behavior manually, write tests first where practical, and review changes line-by-line before deploy. I would be grateful for the opportunity to contribute and will gladly accept any feedback you may have. Best, Justin
$50 USD in 40 days
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Hello, I will execute a focused engagement on a nonprofit's volunteer-matching platform, completing 8 discrete tasks in WordPress and Node.js as per detailed specs. I ensure strict adherence to requirements and efficient delivery. Let's discuss further. Thanks.
$8 USD in 40 days
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Hi There!!! ★★★★ ( Disciplined WordPress + Node.js execution specialist for tightly scoped production tasks with strict deploy workflow ) ★★★★ Project understanding: You need a contractor to execute 8 well-defined WordPress and Node.js tasks including WP-CLI page deployment, backend email flow updates, cron scripting, API key cleanup, and repo hygiene. Work is strictly spec-driven with strong git discipline and controlled deployment process. ⚜ WordPress (custom theme + WP-CLI task execution) ⚜ Node.js / Express backend updates (email flows, logic tweaks) ⚜ Cron + shell scripting for server monitoring tasks ⚜ Git workflow discipline (commit-before-deploy, rollback-safe) ⚜ API security audit + cleanup of orphan keys ⚜ Repository hygiene (.gitignore + md5 drift checks) ⚜ Structured execution of predefined technical specs I have experiance working with both WordPress and Node.js production environments where precision and controlled deployments matter more than feature building. I’m very comfortable working in SSH, git, wp-cli and server level scripting. I use Claude as a coding assistant for rapid scaffolding, API exploration and boilerplate generation, but I always personally validate deployment logic, database queries and any production-facing changes manually before execution. I will follow your strict deploy process, ensure every task is independently verifiable, and keep communication clear and technical. Warm Regards, Farhin B.
$9 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I can handle your WordPress and Node backlog with disciplined deploy practices and clean scoped execution across both stacks. I saw your workflow relies on WP CLI, drift checks and structured backend deploys and with 7 years full stack experience I have worked on production WordPress and Node systems under strict release controls. I use Claude daily for boilerplate, API exploration and test scaffolding but never trust it alone for production deploy logic or sensitive query conditions. Would you prefer task based hard caps per milestone or one capped estimate for the full 8 item backlog Best Regards, Fizza Nadeem K
$12 USD in 40 days
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Hello, your need for a contractor who can execute a disciplined 8‑item backlog across WordPress, custom plugins, and a Node/Express backend is clear, especially with your emphasis on strict deploy controls and written specs. I've shipped similar mixed-stack work for nonprofits before, including WordPress theme/plugin changes paired with Node transactional email flows that had to conform to rigorous deployment gates. In past engagements, I delivered WP‑CLI page deployments tied into template logic and extended Express/Jade email routines to surface additional database fields without introducing drift. I also wrote cron-based file‑integrity monitors for cPanel environments that alerted on unexpected webroot changes. The real challenge here is avoiding any accidental scope creep while keeping deploys clean under your md5 drift checks. Misaligned edits or missed commits can trip guardrails, so the work needs a methodical, low‑noise commit rhythm. I will execute each task directly against your briefs, isolate changes per item, update .gitignore patterns, audit your Google Cloud keys, and implement the hygiene cron with documented rollback steps. I’ll keep each task in its own branch, validate acceptance criteria locally, and run a dry-run deploy before touching production. Before starting, I’d like to confirm how you prefer to structure WP‑CLI access within your deploy script so the 404‑template wiring stays consistent. Thanks, John allen.
$15 USD in 34 days
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