[P1][dependencies] Evaluate migration away from AWS SDK v2

[dzekojohn4]

Assess whether the backend needs the entire v2 SDK and migrate to scoped v3 clients where applicable to reduce dependency size and advisory exposure.

[okoye-collins]

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Hi, I'd like to take this on.

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[VeronicDev]

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Hi, I can fix this pls assign

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[nottherealalanturing]

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Hi there, I'd like to contribute to this.

I'll implement this following the existing conventions in the codebase, with tests covering the new behavior.

I'd love the opportunity to work on this — please consider assigning it to me.

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I will love to work on this issue please. I deliver high impact solutions, ensuring seamless workflow and client satisfaction

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[lovesmilesmall-hue]

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I'd like to reduce the backend's dependency footprint by evaluating AWS SDK v2 usage. The core deliverable is assessing whether the full v2 SDK is needed and migrating to scoped v3 clients where applicable to shrink dependencies and reduce advisory exposure. My approach is to audit SDK usage, migrate to targeted v3 clients, and verify functionality with the existing test suite.

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