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N26 is a leading mobile banking app headquartered in Mitte, Berlin, Germany, with over 1,001 employees. The company has raised $1.7 billion in funding through multiple rounds, including a Series D round, and aims to redefine banking in Europe by offering app-based checking accounts with minimal fees...
N26 offers competitive equity options, generous PTO policies, and flexible remote work arrangements. Employees also benefit from a learning budget and...
N26 fosters a tech-driven culture focused on innovation in the fintech space. The company emphasizes a customer-centric approach, leveraging advanced ...

N26 • Berlin
N26 is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer for their GDPR Team to ensure compliance and security within their global banking platform. You'll work with Java and microservices to maintain GDPR-compliant data retention systems. This role requires strong experience in backend engineering and data privacy.
You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience, particularly in building production systems that prioritize compliance and security. Your expertise in Java and microservices allows you to design and implement robust solutions that meet regulatory requirements. You understand the intricacies of data privacy and have experience working with GDPR compliance, ensuring that systems are not only functional but also secure and compliant.
You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to onboard services to the GDPR platform. Your ability to clarify scope and ensure robust monitoring demonstrates your commitment to maintaining high standards in data management. You are proactive in providing technical and compliance support to other teams, helping them navigate the complexities of GDPR requirements.
Your experience includes migrating legacy systems to modern solutions, showcasing your skills in process improvement and system architecture. You are comfortable with data type discovery and mapping microservices to GDPR data types, ensuring that all aspects of data retention and deletion are meticulously handled.
You are a strong communicator, able to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and you enjoy mentoring junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to foster a culture of learning and growth within your team.
Experience with cloud platforms and containerization technologies is a plus, as is familiarity with monitoring tools that enhance system reliability and performance. You are adaptable and open to learning new technologies that can improve the efficiency of GDPR compliance processes.
In this role, you will take ownership of the internal platforms used for GDPR-compliant data retention and deletion. You will maintain and evolve these platforms, ensuring they meet the highest standards of compliance and security. Your responsibilities will include onboarding teams and services to the GDPR platform, clarifying scope while ensuring robust monitoring and clear ownership.
You will collaborate closely with the Legal Data Privacy Team to map microservices to Core Systems Domain GDPR data types and retention periods. This involves understanding the data lifecycle and ensuring that all data handling practices align with GDPR regulations.
You will also focus on process improvement, migrating and consolidating GDPR deletion logic from legacy stored procedures to modern client solutions. This will require a deep understanding of both the technical and regulatory aspects of data management.
Your role will involve providing technical and compliance support to other teams, helping them understand and implement GDPR requirements effectively. You will work alongside your Tech Lead to architect new features, ensuring that they are designed with compliance in mind from the outset.
N26 is committed to creating an inclusive workspace where everyone feels valued and respected. We offer a hybrid work environment, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. You will be part of a growing team that values collaboration and innovation, with opportunities for professional development and career growth.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Your unique perspective and skills can contribute to our mission of providing a secure and compliant banking platform for our customers. Join us in shaping the future of banking at N26.
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