Smart contract-based automation for ephemeral team composition

Abstract

This study focuses on automating the formation of ephemeral teams in the search for specialized professionals for software development projects characterized by well-defined requirements. In such cases, it is crucial to identify professionals with the specific skills necessary to meet the project’s overall needs. Two primary challenges emerge in defining an effective system. The first is the need to standardize the required skills. The second pertains to the application method that candidates should use to apply for specific positions, which should also facilitate automatic evaluation. In the proposed solution, we utilize a system of two smart contracts to ensure automation, security, and transparency in interactions. Additionally, the use of standard frameworks for skills, particularly the SFIA 9 framework, facilitates the precise mapping and classification of both required and possessed skills, aligning candidate selection with project requirements. This approach streamlines the recruitment and selection of ephemeral team members, reducing recruitment time and costs while enhancing the efficiency of software project delivery.