Development of a Visa Appointment Rescheduling Application for Mexican Consulates

Project Title:
Development of a Visa Appointment Rescheduling Application for Mexican Consulates

Project Description:
We are seeking a skilled developer or development team based in India to create a web-based application designed for rescheduling visa appointments at Mexican consulates. The primary objective of this application is to provide users with real-time notifications of earlier appointment slots as they become available, allowing them to reschedule their visa appointments more efficiently.

Key Features:

User Registration & Authentication:

Secure login and registration for users.
Integration with OAuth or similar services for authentication.
Appointment Monitoring:

Automatic monitoring of available visa appointment slots at various Mexican consulates.
Customizable user preferences for specific dates and consulate locations.
Real-time Notifications:

Instant notifications via email, SMS, or in-app alerts when earlier appointments become available.
Option to automatically reschedule to the earlier slot if available.
User Interface & Experience:

Intuitive and user-friendly interface.
Mobile-responsive design for ease of access across devices.
Back-end Infrastructure:

Robust and scalable back-end to handle large volumes of users and data.
Data scraping or API integration to fetch appointment availability from consulate websites.
Security:

Implementation of data encryption and secure protocols to protect user information.
Regular security audits and updates to ensure compliance with best practices.
Technical Requirements:

Proficiency in front-end technologies (html, css, javascript, react.js or Angular).
Expertise in back-end development (Node.js, Django, or Ruby on Rails).
Experience with database management (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
Familiarity with automated data scraping techniques or API integration.
Knowledge of cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud) for hosting and scaling the application.
Additional Notes:

Prior experience in developing similar appointment or notification systems will be an advantage.
The developer must be able to communicate effectively in English and provide regular updates on the project progress.
Project Timeline:

Initial development phase: 3-4 months.
Testing and deployment: 1-2 months.
Budget:
Competitive rates based on experience and project scope. Payment will be milestone-based.