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# Application Security Engineer

- **Company:** Hackajob Ltd
- **Location:** Leeds, UK
- **Salary:** £100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Code Review, Open Web Application Security, Systems Development Life Cycle, Secure Coding, Large Language Models, Software Security, Static Application Security Testing
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5852366061

## About the Role

* 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

## 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


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