Job ID: 10856Location: London, England, GBType: ContractSalary: USD market rates, outside IR35 per yearPosted: 2025-10-31Technical Lead, Hands on Privacy Engineer to act as the key link between privacy regulation, engineering delivery and architectural governance. In this role you ll ensure privacy-by-design principles are embedded end-to-end throughout the software development lifecycle, helping translate regulatory intent into practical technical delivery. This role blends technical depth, privacy expertise and agile delivery experience. You will turn high-level privacy requirements into actionable technical controls, user stories and automated checks shaping how privacy is engineered into digital platforms, products and services. Key ResponsibilitiesPrivacy-by-Design in Agile DeliveryEmbed privacy requirements into Agile Release Trains and delivery squads from concept to release. Support PI planning by identifying and escalating privacy risks early. Validate delivery outputs post-deployment to ensure privacy controls are implemented and verifiable. Technical Assurance & Engineering TranslationReview and challenge system designs, architecture, SDK and vendor solutions against internal privacy standards. Translate legal/regulatory requirements into clear technical stories and testable acceptance criteria. technical depth – software and data engineering, web/mobile SDK, client/server tracking and content and data streaming, data pipelines. Cross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with Product, Architecture, Security and Legal partners. Help evolve privacy engineering frameworks and best practices across the organisation. Experience & SkillsTechnical BackgroundExperience in software/data engineering or similar technical role. Familiarity with data pipelines, APIs, SDKs, client-server tracking, consent tech, event-driven systems. Knowledge of cloud environments, modern data architectures and identity management. Privacy & Regulatory KnowledgeUnderstanding of GDPR, PECR and guidance from regulators (ICO, EDPB).Ability to identify compliance risks and engage legal/privacy stakeholders appropriately. Agile/SAFe DeliveryExperience embedding NFRs and BDD into agile delivery. Comfortable in PI planning, system demos and Inspect-and-Adapt sessions. Systems & Risk UnderstandingStrong grasp of data flows, system interdependencies and third-party risk. Nice to HavePrevious privacy engineering/data protection assurance experience in regulated or large-scale environments. If this matches your experience, please send your CV along with your day rate and availability. Staffworx Limited A UK-based technology recruitment consultancy supporting global digital, e-commerce, software and consulting industries. London & remote working
Systems Engineer / Systems Engineering Consultant in London employer: Staffworx Limited
As a Data Architect at our innovative organisation, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to building a cutting-edge Azure data platform from the ground up. We offer a flexible work culture that promotes remote working while providing opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment. Join us in London and enjoy the unique advantage of contributing to a greenfield project with no legacy constraints, allowing you to truly make your mark.
