CS-Cart Store & Server Upkeep maintainance

I run an online retail operation powered by CS-Cart and I need a reliable developer who can look after both the storefront and the dedicated server on a rolling, month-to-month basis. Each month you will be responsible for:

• Updating and maintaining the website so the core, add-ons, and any custom code stay current and fully functional.
• Managing and optimizing the server (we’re on a Linux stack) to keep load times low, monitor resources, and fine-tune performance settings as traffic fluctuates.
• Handling security and bug fixes promptly—this includes applying CS-Cart patches, conducting routine vulnerability scans, and resolving any issues before they reach production.

I expect one scheduled maintenance window every month, plus the flexibility to jump in for urgent fixes if something mission-critical breaks between cycles. Clear, concise change logs after each round of work are mandatory so I can track what was updated and why.

You should already be comfortable working with CS-Cart’s architecture, PHP, MySQL, NGINX/Apache, and basic server-side tools (SSH, Git, monitoring dashboards). If you also have experience configuring caching layers and CDNs, that’s a bonus.

Deliverables are considered complete when:
1. The storefront and admin panel pass all functional tests after updates.
2. Server health metrics (CPU, memory, page load) remain within agreed-upon thresholds.
3. Security scans return clean reports with no high-priority vulnerabilities open.

If you’re dependable, communicate clearly, and can demonstrate previous CS-Cart maintenance work, let’s get started this month.