Our Globally recognized Client is seeking a Full Stack Software Developer / DLP Data Security ... Contract Duration: 3+ month with potential for contract to hire Required Skills & Experience
Our Globally recognized Client is seeking a Full Stack Software Developer / DLP Data Security ... Contract Duration: 3+ month with potential for contract to hire Required Skills & Experience
The Software Engineer II is responsible for creating technical designs, encoding the applications ... Contract to hire or Permanent position. Additional Information
The Software Engineer II is responsible for creating technical designs, encoding the applications ... Contract to hire or Permanent position. Additional Information
Payment Integration Developer
$49.75 - $66/hr
At Liberty Software, we proudly partner with client pharmacies across the country, helping them ... Document integration specifications, API contracts, and compliance requirements * Monitor payment ...
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Payment Integration Developer
$49.75 - $66/hr
At Liberty Software, we proudly partner with client pharmacies across the country, helping them ... Document integration specifications, API contracts, and compliance requirements * Monitor payment ...
Payment Integration Developer
$47.25 - $62.75/hr
At Liberty Software, we proudly partner with client pharmacies across the country, helping them ... Document integration specifications, API contracts, and compliance requirements * Monitor payment ...
Payment Integration Developer
$47.25 - $62.75/hr
At Liberty Software, we proudly partner with client pharmacies across the country, helping them ... Document integration specifications, API contracts, and compliance requirements * Monitor payment ...
Payment Integration Developer
Southlake, TX · On-site
$47.25 - $62.75/hr
At Liberty Software, we proudly partner with client pharmacies across the country, helping them ... Document integration specifications, API contracts, and compliance requirements * Monitor payment ...
Payment Integration Developer
Southlake, TX · On-site
$47.25 - $62.75/hr
At Liberty Software, we proudly partner with client pharmacies across the country, helping them ... Document integration specifications, API contracts, and compliance requirements * Monitor payment ...
ADA Developer
Richardson, TX · On-site
Infinite Computing Systems is seeking an ADA Developer to work on a contract basis. The role involves Ada development throughout the Software Development Life Cycle, leading technical collaboration ...
ADA Developer
Richardson, TX · On-site
Infinite Computing Systems is seeking an ADA Developer to work on a contract basis. The role involves Ada development throughout the Software Development Life Cycle, leading technical collaboration ...
Senior Software Engineer - OMS
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
Description Thompson Software Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Open Mission ... Service contracts • Interface definition, ICD development, and data modeling • Mission-level ...
Senior Software Engineer - OMS
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
Description Thompson Software Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Open Mission ... Service contracts • Interface definition, ICD development, and data modeling • Mission-level ...
Mainframe IMS DB Developer
Plano, TX · On-site
$47 - $60.25/hr
Mainframe IMS DB Developer Location: Plano, TX and Wilmington, DE - 5 days onsite Job Type ... Contract/W-2/Full Time Long Term Project Job Responsibilities: Executes software solutions, design ...
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Mainframe IMS DB Developer
Plano, TX · On-site
$47 - $60.25/hr
Mainframe IMS DB Developer Location: Plano, TX and Wilmington, DE - 5 days onsite Job Type ... Contract/W-2/Full Time Long Term Project Job Responsibilities: Executes software solutions, design ...
Angular FullStack Developer
Westlake, TX · On-site
Full Stack Engineer Westlake TX or Smithfield RI 12 month contract + The Role Client is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join one of our high-performing technology teams supporting mission ...
Angular FullStack Developer
Westlake, TX · On-site
Full Stack Engineer Westlake TX or Smithfield RI 12 month contract + The Role Client is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join one of our high-performing technology teams supporting mission ...
Sr. Software Engineer/ Developer
Westlake, TX · On-site
$52.25 - $69.25/hr
Recent hands on, i.e., ability to demonstrate expert level software development experience * .NET ... Contract to Hire All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Sr. Software Engineer/ Developer
Westlake, TX · On-site
$52.25 - $69.25/hr
Recent hands on, i.e., ability to demonstrate expert level software development experience * .NET ... Contract to Hire All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Sr. Software Engineer/ Developer
Westlake, TX · On-site
$52.25 - $69.25/hr
Recent hands on, i.e., ability to demonstrate expert level software development experience * .NET ... Contract to Hire All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Sr. Software Engineer/ Developer
Westlake, TX · On-site
$52.25 - $69.25/hr
Recent hands on, i.e., ability to demonstrate expert level software development experience * .NET ... Contract to Hire All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Software Engineer
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$90/hr
Job #217280 Chipton-Ross is seeking a Software Engineer for a contract opportunity in Fort Worth, TX. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE) * 7+ years of recent hands on C programming new ...
Software Engineer
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$90/hr
Job #217280 Chipton-Ross is seeking a Software Engineer for a contract opportunity in Fort Worth, TX. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE) * 7+ years of recent hands on C programming new ...
Senior AI Developer
Southlake, TX · On-site
$85 - $90/hr
Southlake, TX or Austin, TX (4 days a week on-site) Duration : 12-month contract to hire role About ... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, a related technical field, or ...
Senior AI Developer
Southlake, TX · On-site
$85 - $90/hr
Southlake, TX or Austin, TX (4 days a week on-site) Duration : 12-month contract to hire role About ... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, a related technical field, or ...
Cloud Software Engineer
Westlake, TX · On-site
$57.50 - $75/hr
Role: Cloud Software Engineer DURATION OF CONTRACT: 12 months - 1 week onsite and 1 week remote is there schedule LOCATION : 1 Destiny Way, Westlake, TX 76262 Must Haves Cloud Software Engineer 12 ...
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Cloud Software Engineer
Westlake, TX · On-site
$57.50 - $75/hr
Role: Cloud Software Engineer DURATION OF CONTRACT: 12 months - 1 week onsite and 1 week remote is there schedule LOCATION : 1 Destiny Way, Westlake, TX 76262 Must Haves Cloud Software Engineer 12 ...
Software Engineer Lead
Dallas, TX · Remote
$135K/yr
This is a Contract to Hire position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately ... Software Engineer Lead Primary Skills: Java Role Description: The Software Engineer Lead must have ...
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Software Engineer Lead
Dallas, TX · Remote
$135K/yr
This is a Contract to Hire position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately ... Software Engineer Lead Primary Skills: Java Role Description: The Software Engineer Lead must have ...
Fullstack Developer
Plano, TX · On-site
Contract * Essential Duties Responsibilities * Design develop and implement fullstack features ... Work with crossfunctional partners design product QA and Lead Software * Engineers to understand ...
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Fullstack Developer
Plano, TX · On-site
Contract * Essential Duties Responsibilities * Design develop and implement fullstack features ... Work with crossfunctional partners design product QA and Lead Software * Engineers to understand ...
Software Engineer-Developer (Associate and Mid-Level)
Richardson, TX · On-site
$135K - $182K/yr
... contracts. Position Responsibilities: * Partners with hardware, software, and systems engineering to design, develop, troubleshoot, and tests P-8A AAS Mission Systems and Training Systems software
Software Engineer-Developer (Associate and Mid-Level)
Richardson, TX · On-site
$135K - $182K/yr
... contracts. Position Responsibilities: * Partners with hardware, software, and systems engineering to design, develop, troubleshoot, and tests P-8A AAS Mission Systems and Training Systems software
Software Engineer-Developer (Associate and Mid-Level)
Richardson, TX · On-site
$135K - $182K/yr
... contracts. Position Responsibilities: * Partners with hardware, software, and systems engineering to design, develop, troubleshoot, and tests P-8A AAS Mission Systems and Training Systems software
Software Engineer-Developer (Associate and Mid-Level)
Richardson, TX · On-site
$135K - $182K/yr
... contracts. Position Responsibilities: * Partners with hardware, software, and systems engineering to design, develop, troubleshoot, and tests P-8A AAS Mission Systems and Training Systems software
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$140K/yr
This is a Contract to Hire position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately ... Java, Software Engineering Role Description: The Senior IT-Software Engineer must have 2-7+ years ...
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Senior IT-Software Engineer
Dallas, TX · On-site
$140K/yr
This is a Contract to Hire position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately ... Java, Software Engineering Role Description: The Senior IT-Software Engineer must have 2-7+ years ...
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Plano, TX Onsite Type: Contract to hire Job Family Description: * Proficient in Full Stack ... Working proficiency in a portion of software engineering disciplines and demonstrates understanding ...
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Contract Duration: 3+ month with potential for contract to hire
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong programming skills in Python and JavaScript, with solid experience in at least one of: Java, PowerShell, or C#; comfortable switching across languages and technology stacks to contribute to multiple active projects simultaneously.
- Hands-on experience developing automation and security workflows, dedicating a significant portion of time to building software and integrations for data protection initiatives.
- Strong experience with Endpoint.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python and PowerShell for task automation, system administration, security operations workflows, and integration with enterprise platforms (e.g., Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure).
- Manage DLP tools, including configuring policies, tuning, testing, and implementing new features and functionality.
- Provide support across multiple areas of data security and operations: Data Loss Prevention (DLP), data minimization, data discovery, cloud data protection, Privileged Access Management (PAM), data privacy, data labeling, data classification and rights management, data encryption, and data access governance.
- Manage the technical configuration, implementation, administration, and support of multiple data security products and solutions such as CASB, SASE, DLP, and DSPM.
- Develop technical documentation (e.g., system designs, architecture diagrams, data flows, functional specifications).
- Leverage APIs to collect key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) for data governance and protection controls.
- Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams including Security Operations, Legal, Privacy, Data and Analytics, Enterprise Architecture, Platform teams, and sector functions.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) to deploy and operate security and data protection solutions.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools to accelerate delivery and maintenance of security capabilities.
- Experience using data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Looker, QuickSight) to create dashboards and insights for KPIs and KRIs related to data security.
- Ability to analyze security telemetry and operational data to generate actionable insights that drive program decisions and risk mitigation strategies.
- Solid background and understanding of security concepts such as data classification, data loss prevention (DLP) strategies, data discovery, data masking, rights management, data residency, cloud data protection, and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, PCI-DSS).
- 3+ years in data security, data loss prevention (DLP), software development, or computer engineering; or master's degree in computer science/engineering or related data security field, and 1 year of relevant experience.
Non-technical Skills
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to autonomously make high-judgment decisions and take calculated risks.
- A proactive and positive team player who is impact-focused, driven, curious, analytical, and a self-starter.
- Ability to establish trust relationships and influence others to positively impact the security posture and the business.
- Able to collaborate effectively with both highly technical and non-technical stakeholders to align security and automation efforts with business objectives.
- Comfortable managing multiple parallel projects and priorities, maintaining clarity on risk, impact, and trade-offs.
- Solid customer orientation with excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Must be able to operate well under pressure.
- Fluent in English and Spanish is a plus.
Differentiating Behaviors
- Skilled in leading complex technical projects with expertise in cybersecurity, software engineering, agile methods, and customer interaction.
- Proficient in evaluating the relative costs, benefits, and trade-offs of potential courses of action to pinpoint the optimal solution.
- Skilled in task organization, time management, and prioritization to align actions with business objectives.
- Meticulous attention to detail, adept at articulating crucial specifics clearly in both verbal discourse and technical documentation.
- Proficient in cultivating cooperative, transparent working partnerships with technology teams and various stakeholders, including vendor relationships.
- Skilled at translating complex technical findings and risk assessments into clear, concise narratives tailored to executive, legal, or non-technical stakeholders.
- Effective communication skills, capable of conveying information clearly and engaging with technical and non-technical audiences across various levels.
- Information Security certifications such as CEH, CISM, CISA, Security+, Network+, CISSP, OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, GXPN, and GSE are a plus, but not required.
- Demonstrated ability to drive end-to-end automation and workflow solutions for data security, from idea and design through implementation and continuous improvement.
- Experience leveraging PowerShell scripting to automate repetitive security tasks, generate operational reports, and integrate with enterprise security tooling.
- Proven experience leading or contributing to multiple concurrent security or data protection projects, balancing hands-on technical work with stakeholder alignment and risk-based prioritization.
What You Will Be Doing
- Execute projects, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with team vision, mission, and goals.
- Develop program metrics, continuously measure progress, and drive improvements.
- Design, develop, and maintain software and system solutions using multiple programming languages and technology stacks to support data security and protection objectives.
- Develop technical documentation (i.e., system design, architecture diagrams, data flows, functional specifications).
- Identify and address vulnerabilities and develop or enhance software-based security measures to drive continuous improvement of data protection practices.
- Routinely develop and update program documentation, processes, and technologies to adapt to the evolving threat landscape.
- Create and deliver training sessions; mentor junior team members; and engage in knowledge transfer sessions, technical design reviews, security reviews, and business review meetings.
- Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams including Security Operations, Legal, Privacy, Data and Analytics, Enterprise Architecture, Platform teams, and sector functions to align automation, data protection controls, and business outcomes.
- Contribute hands-on to building, testing, and maintaining software, automation, integrations, and tools that support data loss prevention and broader data security objectives.
About Motion Recruitment
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Industry
Recruiting and staffing services
Company size
501 - 1,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Boston, MA, US
Year founded
1989