1. Scope of Work
The Freelancer agrees to provide the following services to the Client:
1. Timeline and Progress Monitoring and quality assurance
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Task: Regularly review development progress, ensure milestones are achieved on schedule, and identify potential delays and review app deliverables to ensure they meet agreed quality standards and align with your vision.
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Deliverables: Progress reports after every milestone, flagging potential risks or delays and providing feedback report after reviewing each major deliverable
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Estimated Time: 8-10 hours per milestone.
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Compensation: ₹15000–₹20,000 per milestone.
₹8000-10000 additional compensation for every milestone
2. Create a roadmap outlining the development phases, timelines, and deliverables for the app. Vision Communication and Requirement Documentation and Technical stack recommendation
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Task: Create a roadmap outlining the development phases, timelines, and deliverables for the app. Translate business goals and vision into technical requirements and communicate them to the development team.
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Deliverables:
A detailed development roadmap.
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A detailed technical requirements document.
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Clarifications to the development team as needed.
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Estimated Time: 6–10 hours for initial documentation; 2–3 hours for each update.
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Compensation:
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Initial documentation: ₹15,000–₹20,000.
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Updates: ₹4,000–₹8,000 per update.
3. Safeguarding Against Vendor Malpractices
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Task:
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Review contracts to identify potential cost or timeline risks.
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Ensure fair pricing for additional features or modifications.
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Monitor adherence to agreed terms.
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Deliverables:
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Contract analysis report.
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Periodic updates on vendor practices.
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Identify malpractices by vendor and suggest remedies / penalties for the same
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Estimated Time:
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Contract review: 3–5 hours.
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Ongoing monitoring: 2–3 hours per milestone.
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Compensation:
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Contract review: ₹5000–₹7,500.
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Ongoing monitoring: ₹3,000–₹6,000 per milestone.
4. Change Request Management
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Task: Communicate changes in after interaction with tech team. App’s features or workflows to the development team and ensure they are implemented efficiently.
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Deliverables:
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Documented change requests.
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Status updates on implementation.
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Estimated Time: 2–4 hours per change request.
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Compensation: ₹3,000–₹6,000 per request.
5. Final Contract and Budget Negotiation
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Task: Negotiate final terms with the app development company to ensure fair pricing and timelines.
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Deliverables:
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A contract analysis report with negotiation recommendations.
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Assistance during negotiation meetings.
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Estimated Time: 3–5 hours.
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Compensation: ₹4,500–₹7,500.
6. Ongoing Support and Advisory
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Task: Be available for ad-hoc consultations, clarifications, and advisory as needed.
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Deliverables:
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Physical meeting or video conference
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Quick guidance on emerging issues.
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Estimated Time: Paid according to number of hours spent
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Compensation: ₹2000-3000 per session.
Skillset required
Core Technical Skills
1. Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Familiarity with app development phases: requirement gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Ability to anticipate risks or bottlenecks in the development process.
2. Tech Stack Knowledge (Basic to Intermediate Level)
• Not necessarily a developer, but should understand:
• Frontend frameworks: React Native, Flutter (or whichever is being used for your app).
• Backend technologies: Node.js, Django, or any backend system involved.
• Cloud and hosting services: AWS, Google Cloud, or other hosting platforms.
• APIs and integrations (e.g., payment gateways, third-party logistics).
3. Familiarity with Project Management Tools
• Proficient in tools like:
• Trello, Asana, Jira, Monday.com for task management.
• Slack, Microsoft Teams for communication.
• Google Workspace for documentation and collaboration.
4. Quality Assurance (QA) and Testing Understanding
• Should be able to review test plans and monitor quality assurance processes.
• Familiarity with different testing methods: unit, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
Project Management and Coordination Skills
1. Task and Deadline Management
• Strong in defining, assigning, and tracking deliverables with milestones.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks without delays.
2. Budget and Cost Management
• Should help you avoid over-budgeting by monitoring costs and identifying cost-saving measures.
• Familiar with contract management to detect unnecessary add-ons by developers.
3. Risk and Issue Management
• Ability to proactively identify potential risks (delays, incorrect development) and mitigate them.
• Experience in handling issues related to vendor management.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
1. Stakeholder Communication
• Ability to translate non-technical requirements from you into technical tasks for the development team.
• Ensure clear and timely communication between you and developers.
2. Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
• Ability to resolve conflicts with developers (e.g., scope changes or delays).
• Negotiating costs or contract changes to prevent overspending.
3. Client-Focused Approach
• They should understand and protect your interests, ensuring the development process aligns with your business vision.
4. Monitoring and Reporting
• Regular progress updates and milestone-based reports.
• Experience in preparing detailed status reports to highlight completed tasks, risks, and pending deliverables.
Documentation and Organizational Skills
1. Requirement Documentation
• Should be able to create detailed requirement documents and technical specifications.
• Maintain change logs for feature updates.
2. Process Documentation
• Document milestones, issues, resolutions, and vendor agreements to ensure smooth handoffs and transparency.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot issues (e.g., delays, bugs) and provide actionable solutions.
• Analyzing app performance or development bottlenecks to make process improvements.
Bonus Skills (Preferred)
1. Vendor and Contract Management
• Review contracts with development companies to ensure fair terms and avoid malpractices.
2. Basic Knowledge of UX/UI Design
• To review the design output and ensure user-friendly interfaces.
3. Basic Coding Knowledge (Optional)
• Helps in reviewing technical tasks or minor troubleshooting without relying on developers for every detail.
Soft Skills
• Strong attention to detail.
• Adaptability to handle changing requirements.
• Problem-solving under pressure.
• Collaborative mindset with developers and stakeholders.