Software Engineering Advisor

PART A. General Description

Research is at the heart of Avolta’s innovation and industry-revolutionizing efforts. Our primary branches of research are: electrical-, mechanical-, and software-engineering.  The software engineering team at Avolta is currently working on the development of a mobile app. 

“It’s easier to invent the future than to predict it.” – Alan Kay

PART B. Responsibilities

As a software engineering advisor:

• • Requirements Analysis: Gather and analyze app requirements to ensure alignment with business goals and user needs.
  • Technology Selection: Advise on selecting suitable technologies, frameworks, and platforms for mobile app development.
  • Architecture Design: Contribute to designing a scalable, maintainable, and modular app architecture.
  • Code Review and Quality Assurance: Review code, provide feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
  • Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks to improve app responsiveness.
  • Security Considerations: Advise on implementing security measures to protect sensitive data and mitigate security risks.
  • User Experience (UX) Design: Provide input on UX design decisions to enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
  • Testing Strategy: Define and implement a comprehensive testing strategy to ensure app quality and reliability.
  • Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD): Recommend and implement automation workflows for efficient development and deployment.
  • Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Create and maintain documentation to facilitate knowledge sharing among team members.
  • Performance Monitoring and Analytics: Set up monitoring tools and analytics frameworks to track app performance and user engagement.
  • Stay Updated with Industry Trends: Stay informed about emerging technologies and trends in mobile app development to enhance app competitiveness.

The compensation for this role would be pro-bono (unpaid).