Request for Services - Website Code Audit

Journalism for Change is seeking an experienced developer(s) to conduct an audit of the code on our Iranwire.com news and information platform.

Specifically, the individual(s) will:

• Review the website code and architecture and highlight general weaknesses that affect stability, security, loading speed, user experience, and searchability

• Propose solutions to optimize the website with an understanding that its primary audience is accessing via mobile while facing cost and connection issues

• The review shall include reviews of and proposed solutions for:

• Data storage and archiving

• SEO, including errors received from GSC

• Website connections with servers and CDNs, including loading speed tests and pressure tests with various traffic loads/requests from different locations (Middle East, EU, USA primarily).

• Server and CDN design

• General architecture/code structure 

The ideal candidate(s) will have:

• Proficiency in Python and experience developing websites with Django 

• Experience conducting audits of website code for interal or external clients

• Experience in network design and server maintenance

• Degree in computer science, related fields, or equivalent experience.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter with relevant experience highlighted, proposed approach and timeline, and proposed costs to: jobs@journalismforchange.org

This position will remain open until filled.