Application Security Engineer - Secure DevOps & Tooling

Redefined; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a passionate Security Engineer to enhance application security. This role involves identifying suitable security tools, guiding engineering teams, and delivering training. Candidates should have expertise in programming languages, secure code reviews, and deploying security tooling in DevOps environments. Join this inclusive organization committed to continuous improvement in security practices.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme of up to 20%

25 days holiday plus personal day

Private medical insurance

Maternity and adoption leave with full pay

Free virtual GP service

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Experience with secure code reviews for languages like Java or C#.
• Proven ability to deploy security tools in a DevOps environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify effective security toolsets for application security.
• Provide expertise on security throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Train teams on application security products.

Skills

Strong expertise in programming languages

Proficient in secure code review

Experience in deploying security tooling

Deep understanding of application security

Understanding of microservices

Knowledge of OWASP Top 10

Good communication skills

Tools

Security Tooling (SCA/SAST/DAST/IaC Security)

Job description

A leading retail company in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a passionate Security Engineer to enhance application security. This role involves identifying suitable security tools, guiding engineering teams, and delivering training. Candidates should have expertise in programming languages, secure code reviews, and deploying security tooling in DevOps environments. Join this inclusive organization committed to continuous improvement in security practices.