Code Review and Emissions Factor Database Integration

Indicative scope (members of our team to provide final feedback and approval, looking to shortlist some candidates we will share our final scope with)
Description:
VeriCO2 is seeking a skilled developer to assist in completing the development of Phase 1 of our automated quantification of scope 3 emissions project. The selected developer will be responsible for conducting a thorough code review and integrating an emissions factor database into the existing codebase.

Responsibilities:
1. Code Review and Functionality Check
- Review the existing code to ensure there are no backdoors from the previous developer.
- Verify that the code is functional and all equations for each method within the 15 scope 3 categories under the GHG protocol are correct.

2. Emissions Factor Database Integration
- Finish coding the scraping mechanism to extract emissions factors from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) emissions factors database (https://www.ipcc-nggip.iges.or.jp/EFDB/find_ef.php?reset=).
- Integrate the scraping mechanism with the IPCC's lookup section to ensure the database is dynamically updated.

Requirements:
- Strong experience with the programming language used in the existing codebase (python, html, css, php, javascript).
- Familiarity with the GHG protocol and its scope 3 categories.
- Experience with web scraping and database integration.
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality code within the specified timeline.

Deliverables:
- A comprehensive report detailing the findings of the code review, including any identified issues and improvements.
- Fully functional and tested code for the emissions factor database integration, ensuring dynamic updates from the IPCC's database.
- Clear documentation of the changes made to the codebase and the integration process.

Timeline:
Please provide your availability and estimated completion date in your proposal.

Budget:
The estimated cost for these tasks is AUD1,500. Please include a detailed breakdown of your costs in your proposal.

To apply, please submit your proposal, along with your portfolio and relevant experience, through the Freelancer platform. We look forward to working with a talented developer who shares our passion for combating climate change through innovative solutions.