Master's Thesis: Enhancing Usability of Software Health Metrics for Management and Development Teams

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft; Paderborn; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual for an unpaid research position focused on software health metrics. This role offers the chance to work on innovative solutions within a strong team culture, emphasizing professional support and flexible working arrangements. You'll gain valuable insights into the challenges faced by the industry while contributing to the development of tools that enhance software quality. If you are passionate about programming and eager to explore the intersection of software quality and usability, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Leistungen

Flexible working from home

Professional supervision

Insight into current industry challenges

Qualifikationen

• Enrolled in a master's program in Computer Science or comparable fields.
• Good programming skills in Kotlin and/or other programming languages.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research on software health metrics from publications and current trends.
• Implement and integrate metrics into an existing software product health assessment tool.

Kenntnisse

Kotlin

Software Quality Evaluation

Communication Skills

Ausbildung

Master's Program in Computer Science

Jobbeschreibung

Welcome to the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechatronic Design IEM!

At the »Zukunftsmeile« in Paderborn, Germany, we conduct practical research to develop innovative solutions for mechanical and plant engineering, the automotive industry and related sectors. The focus is on intelligent products, production systems, services and software applications.

In today's software development landscape, the importance of software quality and health cannot be overstated. Poor quality software can lead to increased maintenance costs, security vulnerabilities, and ultimately unsatisfied users. Despite the availability of numerous metrics and tools to assess software quality, many development teams struggle to effectively utilize these resources due to a lack of awareness and understanding of the metrics available to them. Integrating these metrics into existing assessment tools remains a challenge. Current tools often fail to present these metrics in a way that is actionable and easily interpretable by development teams and management.

What you will do

• Conduct research on software health metrics from publications, current trends, and data
• Implement and integrate metrics into an existing software product health assessment tool
• This is an unpaid position

What you bring to the table

• Enrolled in master’s program in the field of Computer Science or other comparable fields
• Good programming skills in Kotlin and / or other programming language
• Keen interest in the topic of OSS, usability and evaluation of software quality
• Good communication skills in English and / or German

What you can expect

• A strong team culture with flat hierarchies is a matter of course for us. This means : high esteem and trust
• Professional supervision and specialist support in the preparation of the student research project / thesis
• Insight into the current challenges of the company
• Flexible working from home to combine studies and work in the best possible way

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity.Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!