Application Security Specialist

Application Security Specialist

Job Description

[c. £140-200k Comp Package, Hybrid Working - 3 days in office]

We are on the hunt for a trailblazing Application Security Specialist for our client, a leading innovator in the global payments sector. This role offers an extraordinary opportunity to sculpt the future of secure digital transactions. You'll join a world-class engineering team, where your expertise in secure application frameworks will not just protect technology, but will set new benchmarks in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead application security strategy and promote secure development
• Ensure compliance with security standards across the SDLC
• Manage security tooling in collaboration with CI/CD teams
• Write secure code samples and best practices for developers
• Uplift codebases by continually adding security controls
• Help manage third party library risks
• Advise on app sec for technical projects and identify improvements
• Lead security champions network across engineering

Key Requirements:

• Leadership qualities with 6+ years of relevant experience
• Hands-on experience coding in NodeJS, .NET, Java or similar
• Several years in technical security roles
• Expertise in securing cloud native serverless architectures
• Knowledge of AWS, Azure, and cloud security best practices
• Experience with agile methodologies and DevSecOps
• Understanding of networking, data security, and privacy
• Passion for application security principles and trends

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