Application Security Engineer

Application Security Engineer

Up to £75,000 | Warwick (1-2 days per month)

Embed security into modern software development. We're partnering with a leading UK infrastructure organisation to recruit an Application Security Engineer.

This role focuses on ensuring security is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle, helping engineering teams identify and address risks before applications reach production.

You'll work closely with developers and technical stakeholders to promote secure-by-design principles and strengthen application security practices across a growing technology estate.

What you'll be doing

Embedding security into the software development lifecycle

Partnering with engineering teams to improve secure coding practices

Conducting application security assessments and reviews

Supporting DevSecOps initiatives across development teams

Identifying vulnerabilities before release and supporting remediation

Improving security processes within CI/CD pipelines

Driving application security best practice across the organisation

What we're looking for

Software engineering background

Around 5 years' experience in Application Security, DevSecOps or related positions

Experience securing SaaS applications

Strong understanding of application security principles

Experience working closely with development teams

Knowledge of secure coding and vulnerability management

Ability to influence stakeholders and drive security improvements