Posted by NC on 12/09/31 11:27

PRESENT321@gmail.com wrote:
>
> I've had a few years experience in web site design and server-side
> programming and am fairly confident in my skills.

What about transaction processing? Have you done anything in this
area before?

> There is a local Credit Union wanting to add a few features to their
> site (bill pay, transfer money between banks) and I am interested in
> the job.
>
> However, I've never worked for a bank before. Any suggestions about
> how to win the job,

It's possible there are developers out there who already have
a solution, which only needs to be adapted to your CU's needs.
If any such developer bids for the job against you, you will
probably lose, because they will not charge the CU for development,
only for adaptation, which will take a lot less time...

Assuming no one with a readily customizable solution bids against
you, you will need to show that:

1. You have experience working with whatever database engine the CU
uses.
2. You can program transactions processing using that database engine.
3. You can work with the CU's IT team.
4. You understand SSL very well.
5. You have basic domain expertise in banking (i.e., you know what
a routing number is, etc.)

> and how to ensure my work is secure enough for this
> application

This depends at least as much on the CU's network management
team as it does on you.

> Also, will I have a liability issue if something goes horribly wrong?

You should insist that the CU expressly idemnify you for any damage
caused by the software you write; this is a standard software
industry practice. See any software license for the appropriate
language.

Cheers,
NC

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