Set up Self-Hosted n8n on VPS and Integrate Google Forms, Autocrat PDF & ZeptoMail

Job ID: 40142792

Budget: ₹600 – ₹1,500 INR

Project Description
I am looking for an experienced n8n + DevOps automation developer to set up a self-hosted workflow automation system on a VPS and integrate it with Google and ZeptoMail services.
The objective is to create a cost-effective, scalable workflow that can handle unlimited executions with a fixed monthly infrastructure cost.

Project Description
I am looking for an experienced n8n + DevOps automation developer to set up a self-hosted workflow automation system on a VPS and integrate it with Google and ZeptoMail services.
The objective is to create a cost-effective, scalable workflow that can handle unlimited executions with a fixed monthly infrastructure cost.

2. ZeptoMail Configuration
*.Configure ZeptoMail transactional email
*Use ZeptoMail API via n8n HTTP Request node
*Enable sending emails with PDF attachments
*(Optional) Use ZeptoMail templates if required

3. Workflow Automation
*Create an end-to-end workflow:
*Google Sheets (already exists)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1M8RzdS9-uH5Gi3y32ZwGqX7JVfxR8Guvq7JwPduOpWA/
*Autocrat generates a PDF from Google Sheets
*n8n detects when the PDF is generated
*n8n downloads the PDF from Google Drive
*n8n sends a transactional email via ZeptoMail with the generated PDF attached which ensures delivery in inbox and should not reach to spam folder
*Update Google Sheet with email status to avoid duplicate sends

4. Reliability & Logic
*Proper status checks (e.g., PDF generated, email sent)
*Idempotent workflow (no duplicate emails)
*Error handling and logging

Future Scope (Not required immediately, but should be supported)
*Ability to extend the workflow to WhatsApp messaging in the future using APIs (WhatsApp Business Cloud / Twilio / Gupshup)

Required Skills
*n8n (self-hosted)
*Docker & VPS server setup
*PostgreSQL
*Google Sheets, Google Drive API
*HTTP APIs & Webhooks
*ZeptoMail API
*Basic DevOps & security knowledge

Deliverables
*Fully working self-hosted n8n setup
*End-to-end automated workflow as described
*Basic documentation / handover instructions
*Workflow tested with multiple concurrent executions