I am looking for an experienced FiveM Lua developer to help build and launch a brand-new zombie survival roleplay server from the ground up. We already bought a base to install. The goal is to create a polished, immersive, and performance-optimized FiveM server with strong survival mechanics, custom systems, clean UI, and long-term scalability. This is not a basic plug-and-play server. I am looking for someone who can configure, improve, rebuild, and connect systems properly so the final result feels professional and ready for public release. Project Overview The server will be built around a zombie apocalypse survival roleplay theme, with a strong focus on immersion, economy, progression, looting, crafting, factions, base building, and hostile environments. The developer will be responsible for taking the project from the current bought base pack / blank VPS setup to a fully playable and stable server. Scope of Work The work will include: Initial Setup & Server Foundation Install and configure the bought base pack. Optimize the baseline server files. Set up database structure and backups. Clean up scripts, resources, and configs. Ensure all resources load correctly through txAdmin or your preferred workflow. Fix console errors, broken dependencies, and existing script issues. Organize all files and configs professionally. Core Systems to Implement, Improve, or Rebuild I want to implement or improve the following systems: Radio and mobile phone system. Base building system. Drug system. Looting system. XP, reputation, and crafting progression. Grinding jobs and survival-based activities. Black market and outpost system. Weapon blueprint system, including weapon parts crafting and looting. Persistent car garage system. Injury and medical system, including: Diseases Infections Radiation Zombie bite effects Zombie AI and zombie gameplay improvements. Zombie animations, attacks, bite mechanics, and immersive gameplay. Proper zombie configuration and balancing. Inventory item tier system: Common - Uncommon - Rare - Epic - Legendary - Mythic - Exotic Custom interaction logic, including radial menu, target system, E-interactions, and NoPixel-style text UI / DrawText where appropriate. Help decide whether scripts should be linked through ox_lib. Map, World & Gameplay Setup Custom script development The server world should support the zombie survival theme and feel immersive. Tasks include: Add and configure Cayo Perico / Drug Island. Make selected islands zombie-free but populated with hostile AI NPCs. Add hostile zones, safe zones, outposts, black market locations, and loot areas. Import and fine-tune custom maps, MLOs, vehicles, and other assets. Ensure correct streaming, collisions, and optimized performance. Create consistent gameplay logic that supports the apocalypse theme. UI, HUD & Immersion The project needs a clean and lightweight UI that fits the survival RP style. This may include: Server-branded HUD/UI. Custom menus where needed. Inventory, crafting, looting, and interaction UI adjustments. Optimized client-side UI with low FPS impact. Clean layout for progression, reputation, jobs, and survival systems. Performance & Quality Performance and stability are very important. The developer should: Optimize server performance. Optimize client FPS where possible. Profile resources using FiveM tools. Reduce unnecessary loops, heavy scripts, and resource usage. Keep server tick time and client performance within good limits. Ensure the server can support a public player base. Fix existing script issues and bugs. Deliver a clean, stable, and organized setup.