Software Engineer – Privacy Platform Prototype

Appathon; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Appathon in Plano, TX is seeking a hands-on Software Engineer to design and build an MVP for a global connected-vehicle privacy platform, combining software development, cloud architecture, API design, privacy engineering, and rapid prototyping. The role requires 5+ years of hands-on software development, strong backend or full-stack experience, API design, and the ability to translate privacy requirements into software functionality.

This is a contract position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Privacy, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Experience designing and implementing APIs, services, and cloud-based applications.
• Experience building MVPs, prototypes, or Proof of Concept solutions.
• Strong ability to write and review code and make architecture decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services, APIs, integrations, and MVP/Proof of Concept solutions.
• Make technical architecture and implementation decisions while delivering working prototypes.
• Implement privacy capabilities such as consent management, data controls, and privacy-rights workflows.
• Translate privacy and business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Design architectures that can support mobile applications, customer portals, and connected-vehicle services.
• Apply secure development and privacy-by-design principles.
• Collaborate with engineering, privacy, business, research, and quality teams.
• Evaluate technical solutions and third-party platforms.
• Document architecture decisions, technical risks, dependencies, and assumptions.
• Provide recommendations for transitioning prototypes into production and enterprise-scale platforms.

Skills

APIs

Privacy

Backend

Cybersecurity

GDPR

CCPA/CPRA

IoT

MVP

Prototypes

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Software Engineer – Privacy Platform Prototype

Location

Job Type

40.00 - 45.00

Deadline

Not specified

Education

Bachelor

Experience

About the Role

Software Engineer – Privacy Platform Prototype | Plano, TX

We are hiring a Software Engineer – Privacy Platform Prototype for an exciting opportunity in Plano, Texas.

Position: Software Engineer – Privacy Platform PrototypeLocation: Plano, TXExperience: 5+ YearsDivision: CybersecurityEmployment Type: Contract

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Software Engineer to help design and build an MVP for a global connected-vehicle privacy platform. The role combines software development, cloud architecture, API design, privacy engineering, and rapid prototyping.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services, APIs, integrations, and MVP/Proof of Concept solutions.
• Make technical architecture and implementation decisions while delivering working prototypes.
• Implement privacy capabilities such as consent management, data controls, and privacy-rights workflows.
• Translate privacy and business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Design architectures that can support mobile applications, customer portals, and connected-vehicle services.
• Apply secure development and privacy-by-design principles.
• Collaborate with engineering, privacy, business, research, and quality teams.
• Evaluate technical solutions and third-party platforms.
• Document architecture decisions, technical risks, dependencies, and assumptions.
• Provide recommendations for transitioning prototypes into production and enterprise-scale platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Privacy, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Strong backend or full-stack development experience.
• Experience designing and implementing APIs, services, and cloud-based applications.
• Experience building MVPs, prototypes, or Proof of Concept solutions.
• Strong ability to write and review code and make architecture decisions.
• Ability to translate privacy requirements into software functionality.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with privacy-focused products, platforms, or services.
• Knowledge of privacy-by-design principles and regulations such as GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, or APPI.
• Experience with connected products, IoT, mobile applications, or customer-data platforms.
• Experience evaluating third-party platforms.
• Experience transitioning prototypes into production environments.
• Relevant cloud, security, or privacy certifications.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:-

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Privacy, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Strong backend or full-stack development experience.
• Experience designing and implementing APIs, services, and cloud-based applications.
• Experience building MVPs, prototypes, or Proof of Concept solutions.
• Strong ability to write and review code and make architecture decisions.
• Ability to translate privacy requirements into software functionality.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:-

• Experience with privacy-focused products, platforms, or services.
• Knowledge of privacy-by-design principles and regulations such as GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, or APPI.
• Experience with connected products, IoT, mobile applications, or customer-data platforms.
• Experience evaluating third-party platforms.
• Experience transitioning prototypes into production environments.
• Relevant cloud, security, or privacy certifications.

Skills

• APIs
• APPI
• backend services
• CCPA
• CPRA
• Cybersecurity
• GDPR
• IoT
• MVP
• MVPs
• prototypes