I'm looking for an experienced automation developer to build a Claude Code-based AI agent system on a VPS. This is not a self-hosted LLM project — all AI processing runs via Anthropic's API (no GPU required), keeping infrastructure lean and costs low. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with: Claude Code / Anthropic API Automation platforms: n8n, Make.com, or similar VPS setup and Linux environment configuration Telegram bot development and/or WhatsApp Business API Web scraping, scheduling, and workflow automation Stage I — Core Setup (required first) VPS provisioning and hardening Claude Code + Anthropic API integration Communication setup: Telegram bot + WhatsApp + Email (SMTP/IMAP) Full API list with cost estimates Tool and license recommendations (n8n, etc.) Complete documentation written for a non-technical owner Stage II — Automations (can be added in any order after Stage I) 2.1 Business Discovery & Outreach Claude Code writes and runs search/scraping scripts, analyzes leads, generates outreach copy, and builds landing pages. Fully scheduled and automated. 2.2 AI Social Media Personas & Content Claude Code generates text content and builds pipelines calling image generation APIs for multiple personas and manages their content/postings. Video API integration available as a future add-on. 2.3 Stock Monitoring & Alerts Claude Code pulls and analyzes market data, triggers alerts, and presents a simple Telegram bot or web dashboard for final human approval before any action is taken. Financial API to be discussed. Budget Stage I (setup + docs): $500–$800 Stage II per workflow: $400–$800 each Total estimated budget: $1,500–$3,200 depending on your view on complexity What I expect from you: Fixed-price milestones, not open-ended hourly billing Delivery of documentation as part of the contract, not optional A portfolio or examples of similar Claude/Anthropic or n8n/Make.com work Clear communication throughout Each stage is independent. We start with Stage I, then add the automations in any order based on priority. Obviously the final number of automations might change. Screening Questions: Have you worked with the Anthropic API or Claude Code before? If yes, briefly describe what you built and share any relevant examples or links. Which automation platform do you prefer — n8n, Make.com, or something else — and why? There's no wrong answer, but we want to understand your reasoning and experience. Have you set up a Telegram bot or WhatsApp Business API integration before? If yes, describe the use case briefly. Walk me through how you would approach Stage I (VPS setup through to documentation) — what does your process look like and how long would it take? This helps us assess both technical knowledge and project management ability. What is your fixed-price quote for Stage I alone? Please give a number, not a range. Hourly proposals will not be considered. What does your documentation typically look like for a non-technical client? Can you share an example or describe what you'd include? What is your availability and estimated timeline to complete Stage I?