Connect Me UAE: Privacy-First Vehicle Platform

Project Overview

We are building Connect Me UAE, a privacy-first vehicle contact platform that allows people to contact a car owner by scanning a QR code without revealing phone numbers.

This system includes:

QR-based interaction (no app required for scanner)
Mobile app for car owners
Backend system handling secure communication (calls, WhatsApp, messages)

The goal is to deliver a fast, secure, and production-ready MVP.

Core Features

QR Scan Experience (No App Required)
User scans QR → opens mobile web page
Shows:
Car plate number
3 options:
Anonymous call
WhatsApp message
Leave note + photo
No login, no signup
Must load in < 2 seconds
Anonymous Communication System
Masked calling (via Twilio or similar)
WhatsApp messaging integration (WhatsApp Business API)
Message + photo upload system

Strict privacy model:

No phone number sharing between users
Mobile App (iOS + Android)
Built using React Native (preferred)

Key features:

OTP login (UAE numbers)
Register QR tag
Toggle availability (on/off, calls on/off)
Quiet hours setting
Scan history with timestamps + map
Message inbox (with images)
Push notifications (real-time)
Backend System

Recommended stack:

Node.js
PostgreSQL
Cloud hosting (AWS / GCP preferred)

Responsibilities:

Handle QR routing
Encrypt phone numbers (AES-256)
Handle call/message routing
Rate limiting & abuse prevention
Push notification system
Secure API (JWT-based auth)
Admin / System Logic
Tag registration & validation
Activity logging (scans, calls, messages)
Error handling (invalid QR, disabled owner, etc.)
Daily backups & monitoring

Technical Requirements

Performance

Web page load: < 2 seconds
API response: < 500ms
Notifications: < 5 seconds delivery

Security

AES-256 encryption for sensitive data
OTP authentication
Rate limiting (calls/messages per IP)
Input sanitization + file scanning

Compliance (Important)

UAE PDPL (data privacy law)
Data must be stored in UAE/GCC region
Users must be able to delete their data

Deliverables

Mobile app (iOS + Android)
Mobile-responsive web scanner page
Backend APIs + database
Deployment (production-ready)
Basic documentation
Source code (well-structured)

Preferred Tech Stack

Mobile: React Native
Backend: Node.js
Database: PostgreSQL
Messaging/Calls: Twilio + WhatsApp API

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for:

Full-stack developer or team

Experience with:

Real-time systems
Secure applications
Mobile + web apps

Strong understanding of performance + UX

Timeline

MVP target: 2 weeks

Proposal Requirements

Please include:

Relevant past projects (especially similar systems)
Tech stack you recommend (if different)
Timeline breakdown
Any suggestions to improve the system

Bonus (Nice to Have)

Experience in UAE market
Arabic language support
Experience with QR/NFC systems