Internship - Middleware migration (Software development)

Middleware migration – Study, evaluate & implement 

Redesign the CTRL configuration backend WAMP middleware 

The Barco CTRL backend uses a Web Application Messaging Protocol (WAMP) middleware called crossbar.io. It is written in Python, and its purpose is to collect and distribute the configuration and settings of all devices in a control room. 

Request: 

The crossbar.io middleware is being deprecated, and we want to replace it. Investigate alternatives, present them, and find the best candidate for replacement. Create a proof of concept that demonstrates how a Barco CTRL backend would work with the new middleware.  

Technologies: WAMP, Python, data models, JSON, pytest, Jenkins, git, VS Code 

Key responsibilities: 

• Investigate: Analyze alternatives to crossbar.io 

• Analyze: Pick a viable candidate for a proof of concept (POC) 

• Implement: Make the POC, demonstrating its pros and cons

Qualifications: 

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or master's program in Computer Science, Informatics, Electronics, or a related field. 

• Proficient knowledge with Python 

• Effective communication and teamwork abilities 

• Bonus: Experience with web backends in Python 

• Bonus: experience with WAMP 

• Bonus: knowledge about crossbar.io 

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