Data Privacy Assessments - Sr. Software Engineer

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Software Engineering

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions.

Those in software engineering at PwC will focus on developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. In this field, you will use your knowledge to design, code, and test cutting-edge applications that revolutionise industries and deliver exceptional user experiences.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity
When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.

As part of the Software Engineering team you will lead privacy audit engagements and mentor junior staff while driving complex assessments across global data privacy regulations. As an Associate you will take ownership of audit planning and execution, delivering exceptional results while communicating effectively with stakeholders. This position provides a chance to deepen your knowledge in privacy and compliance while making a significant impact on organizational practices.

Responsibilities
- Conduct privacy audits and assessments in line with global regulations
- Mentor and guide junior team members in audit processes
- Plan and execute audit strategies to achieve quality outcomes
- Communicate findings effectively to various stakeholders
- Analyze compliance issues and recommend improvements
- Stay updated on data privacy laws and practices
- Collaborate with teams to implement audit recommendations
- Foster a culture of compliance and ethical practices

What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering
- 2 years of experience in privacy or IT audit, risk management, or compliance
- Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology preferred
- Advanced certifications: CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CISA, or CISSP preferred
- Excelling in privacy risk assessments and compliance gap identification
- Demonstrating hands-on experience with UCF, NIST, ISO 27001 frameworks
- Leading independent audit planning and execution
- Communicating effectively with senior stakeholders and project teams
- Innovating audit processes and leveraging analytics
- Mentoring junior staff in audit methodology and quality
- Familiarity with privacy automation platforms and data discovery tools

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

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