Salary: 66.000 - 72.000 € per year Requirements: Proven experience in a role such as Privacy-by-Design Architect, Technical Privacy Lead, Privacy Engineer, or Privacy Architect. Deep, hands-on understanding of privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default, with proven experience implementing these principles in real-world systems and cloud environments. Strong knowledge of GDPR technical requirements, including data minimization, purpose limitation, security of processing, data lifecycle management, and DSR enablement. Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, grasp daily operations and deliverables, and adapt to a rapidly evolving regulatory environment. Expertise in systems architecture, cloud platforms, and privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs). Experience with compliance frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, SOC2, or comparable standards. Familiarity with tools and systems that support data subject rights, consent management, and auditability. Certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPT, CIPM, CDPSE, CISSP, CDPO or equivalent are a plus. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking strengths. Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical privacy concepts to a broad audience. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills for managing diverse and challenging opinions. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments while taking initiative and owning responsibilities. Responsibilities: Own and operationalize privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default across all stages of the product development lifecycle, from concept and architecture to development, deployment, and maintenance. Develop technical frameworks, design patterns, and implement standards and guidelines to ensure systems and applications inherently meet GDPR, HIPAA, the EU Data Act, the EU AI Act, and related regulatory requirements. Build and maintain a robust privacy engineering toolbox, including solutions for encryption, pseudonymization, data minimization, access governance, and secure data storage and transfer. Work with product owners and architects to translate regulatory requirements into concrete technical designs, system requirements, and acceptance criteria. Lead privacy impact assessments from a technical design perspective, identifying risks and defining mitigating controls. Mentor engineering teams on privacy-preserving design principles, coding standards, and architectural best practices. Be at the forefront of new regulations and standards to anticipate early requirements for our products. Serve as the technical authority for privacy topics, supporting audits, compliance assessments, and regulatory inquiries. Act as a cross-functional interface for legal, security, quality, engineering, and business functions to ensure alignment and clear communication. Technologies: AI Architect Cloud Support Security More: At Fresenius Medical Care, we are the global leader in kidney care, dedicated to improving the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease. We offer individual opportunities for self-determined career planning and professional development, fostering a corporate culture that encourages innovative thinking. Our committed team, equipped with diverse skills and experiences, works collaboratively to provide better medicine to people worldwide. Join us and experience the benefits of a successful global corporation combined with the collegial culture of a medium-sized company. last updated 9 week of 2026