Secure Migration to PrestaShop 8

Project: PrestaShop Migration 1.7.6.4 → PrestaShop 8 (Security + Full Validation)

Hello,

I’m looking for a senior PrestaShop developer to handle a full migration from PrestaShop 1.7.6.4 to PrestaShop 8.

Important: The site recently had a security incident (already cleaned), so this project requires real experience with migrations and security hardening.

Scope of Work
- Full migration to PrestaShop 8 (not just a basic upgrade)

Preserve:
- Categories
- Products
- Prices
- Customers (if feasible)
- Maintain current PayPal integration

Validate full functionality:
- Navigation
- Cart
- Checkout

Required Experience (Must Have)
- Proven experience with PrestaShop migrations (1.7 → 8)
- Strong debugging skills (themes and modules compatibility)

Ability to:
- Detect and remove potential backdoors or malicious code
- Ensure site integrity after migration
- Must work in a staging environment before going live
- Technical Considerations
- Evaluate theme compatibility (replace if needed)
- Reinstall or replace incompatible modules
- Ensure compatibility with PHP 8.1+
- Basic performance and stability checks after migration

Deliverables
- Fully functional PrestaShop 8 store
- Working checkout with PayPal tested
- Clean and secure environment
- No critical errors

Do NOT apply if
- You don’t have real PrestaShop experience
- You only rely on auto-upgrade tools without troubleshooting
- You are not comfortable debugging production issues

To Apply, Include
- Examples of similar PrestaShop migrations
- Your proposed approach (brief)
- Estimated timeline
- Total cost

Additional Notes
- Spanish communication is a plus
- To confirm you read the project, include the word "PrestaExpert" in your proposal