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# Senior Application Security Engineer (Remote - United Kingdom)

- **Company:** Yelp
- **Location:** Leeds, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing Security, Python (Programming Language), Open Web Application Security, Web Application Security, Mobile Security, Software Engineering, ReactJS, Software Security, Backend, Front End Software Development, Objective C++, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840589923-senior-application-security-engineer-remote-united-kingdom

## About the Role

* You are a software generalist with an interest in application security.
 * Several years of software engineering experience in application security.
 * Strong understanding of web application security, Mobile security, APIs, and cloud security.
 * Familiarity with common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10).
 * Command of your favorite modern programming language (Python, Java, Javascript - React, Swift and/or Objective-C).
 * Security research and pen testing experience are assets.
 * Comfort reading and navigating unfamiliar codebases.

## Description

* Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (mobile, frontend, backend) to perform threat modeling, conduct security reviews, and design secure libraries that enhance the security of Yelp's applications and services.
 * Develop and deploy services for login and account security specific to Yelp's website and mobile apps.
 * Support security incident response and contribute to the team's operational activities, including triaging bug bounty submissions and vulnerability reports from internal security tools.
 * Build automated solutions to detect and prevent potential security threats within Yelp's application and services.
 * Evangelize security best practices and policies to be incorporated within software development life cycle.
 * Be a team player who lives the Yelp Values and thrives in a diverse and inclusive work culture.


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