1. Role Overview
The Freelance Odoo Developer is responsible for designing, developing, customizing, integrating, and supporting Odoo modules based on business requirements. The role involves end-to-end technical development, including analysis, configuration, coding, testing, deployment, documentation, and post-implementation support.
2. Key Responsibilities
Odoo Development & Customization
Develop new modules and functionalities in Odoo (v18–v19 ).
Customize existing modules (Sales, Inventory, Accounting, HR, Purchase, Website, Manufacturing, Membership, POS, etc.).
Implement server-side and client-side logic using Python, JavaScript, XML, and Odoo ORM.
Build automated actions, scheduled jobs, workflows, and custom reports.
Integration
Integrate Odoo with third-party apps (payment gateways, e-commerce, HR systems, logistics APIs, etc.).
Build REST APIs and leverage Odoo External API (XML-RPC / JSON-RPC).
Technical Implementation
Configure Odoo instances, Odoo.sh pipelines, staging, branches, and deployment workflows.
Database management, migration, performance tuning, and version upgrades.
Ensure security rules, access controls, record rules, and user permissions.
Testing & Documentation
Perform unit testing and functional testing after deployments.
Document technical design, module specs, and deployment notes.
Provide user training and technical support when required.
Problem Solving & Support
Troubleshoot bugs, performance issues, and integration errors.
Resolve production issues quickly with minimal downtime.
3. Required Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
Strong experience with Odoo Framework, ORM, and module development.
Proficiency in Python, XML, JavaScript, PostgreSQL, HTML/CSS.
Good understanding of Linux, Git, and Odoo.sh pipeline.
Understanding of accounting and business workflows (optional but valuable).
Knowledge of API integrations and webhooks.
Functional Knowledge (Preferred)
Soft Skills
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Time management and commitment to deadlines.
Client-facing skills and requirement-gathering experience.
4. Experience Requirements
1–6+ years of relevant Odoo development experience.
Experience with Odoo Community or Enterprise editions.
Experience in deployment on Odoo.sh, on-premise, or cloud servers.
5. Deliverables
Custom modules with clean and maintainable code.
Tested and validated features.
Deployment and integration documentation.
Ongoing support based on SLA.
6. Preferred Certifications
Odoo Certification (optional but an advantage).
Python or PostgreSQL-related certifications.
Accounting and Finance Degree