Mid-Level Software Engineer, Privacy Platform Prototype

Job Details
Job Title: Mid-Level Software Engineer, Privacy Platform Prototype
Client: Japanese Global Automotive Group / Connected Vehicle & Privacy Technology Initiative
Working Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid)
Employment Type : Contract
Visa Support: No
Working Hours: Standard Business Hours (CST)
Language: English Fluent Key Responsibilities

• Design and build an MVP for a global connected vehicle privacy platform, including backend services, APIs, integrations, and working prototypes.
• Lead development of an MVP/Proof of Concept to validate technical feasibility, user experience, and privacy compliance objectives.
• Implement privacy-related capabilities such as consent management, data controls, and privacy-rights request workflows.
• Translate privacy, business, research, and quality requirements into technical designs and development priorities.
• Define scalable architecture supporting mobile applications, customer portals, connected vehicle services, and regional deployments.
• Apply secure software development practices and document technical decisions, assumptions, and risks.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.

The Right Candidate Will Possess

• Strong backend or full-stack software engineering experience.
• Experience building APIs, cloud-native applications, and scalable services.
• Ability to independently deliver MVPs, prototypes, and proof-of-concept solutions.
• Strong architectural thinking and technical decision-making skills.
• Experience collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Interest in privacy technology, compliance, and customer data management.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Privacy, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience with extensive backend or full-stack development.
• Experience designing and implementing APIs, services, and cloud-based applications.
• Ability to write, review, and maintain production-quality code.
• Experience making architecture decisions and delivering MVPs or proof-of-concept solutions.
• Ability to translate privacy requirements into technical implementations.
• Strong communication skills across engineering and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with privacy-focused products, platforms, or services.
• Familiarity with privacy-by-design principles and regulations such as GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, or APPI.
• Experience with connected vehicles, IoT platforms, mobile applications, or customer data platforms.
• Experience evaluating third-party platforms and planning transitions from prototype to production.
• Cloud, privacy, or security certifications.
• Experience working in enterprise-scale or global technology environments.

Expected Deliverables

• Documented technical architecture and working MVP/prototype.
• Target-state architecture and technical design for the privacy platform.
• Recommendations for future product roadmap and enterprise-scale deployment strategy.

No C2C: We do not accept Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements for this position.