Application Security Engineer

Hackajob Ltd
Leeds, UK
2 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£100,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Code Review Open Web Application Security Systems Development Life Cycle Secure Coding Large Language Models Software Security Static Application Security Testing

Job description

  • Translate security principles into requirements and controls that can be understood and implemented across our platforms
  • Lead security reviews of varying scale and depth, including threat modelling, design review, consultation and code reviews, to improve the overall security of our applications
  • Assess vulnerabilities in AI-enabled applications and services, and leverage AI tools and agents to improve security analysis and developer enablement
  • Champion security with developers in both technical and non-technical terms
  • Work collaboratively with key stakeholders and independently
  • Educate and raise awareness of security across our teams and partners

Requirements

  • Experience defining controls for complex environments independent of the underlying platform or technology
  • Detailed knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and how to design appropriate security controls in relation to it
  • Experience working with secure coding tools, including SCA, SAST and secrets tools
  • Experience identifying and addressing vulnerabilities throughout the SDLC, with the ability to switch between defensive and offensive mindsets
  • Experience securing AI-enabled applications and assessing common AI/LLM vulnerabilities
  • Strong communication skills and proven stakeholder management within and outside technology departments
  • Experience guiding and developing engineers on best practices
  • Passion for learning and continuously developing security knowledge

About the company

We are Just Eat Takeaway.com, a leading global online delivery platform with a vision to empower everyday convenience. Our tech platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery and convenience partners across the globe. We have a world-class security team focused on protecting our products and the data of our customers and employees. This is a fun, fast-paced and supportive environment where our teams build internal connections, work with some of the best-known brands on the planet, and enjoy a culture of movement, growth, mutual support and celebration of wins. We are committed to inclusion, diversity and belonging, and we strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee feels they truly belong and can bring their authentic selves to work.

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