Telegram Bot Development Urgent

I'm in need of a skilled Python developer to create a custom Telegram bot for me. This bot will primarily focus on automated messaging.

Key requirements:
- (((meeting will be in person in Kuwait)))


- The bot should be programmed in Python / any
- It should be able to send automated messages
- integrate payment gateway
- Messages include, but aren't limited to, welcome messages for new users, notifications for updates, and reminders for appointments

Please consider the following skills and experiences for this project:
- Strong proficiency in Python, with a good understanding of its libraries and frameworks
- Experience in developing Telegram bots specifically
- A solid grasp of automation and scripting
- Prior work with automated messaging systems
- Ability to optimize the bot for speed and scalability

If you're up to the challenge and have a proven track record in this area, please don't hesitate to reach out.