Senior Security Engineer (m/f/d) Java Applications

IGEL Technology; Augsburg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company located in Augsburg is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to lead the charge in ensuring product security across multiple development teams. The role requires someone with extensive experience in secure software architecture and a strong background in Java and secure coding practices. You will mentor teams and contribute to strategic improvements in the software development lifecycle. This position emphasizes collaboration across teams to build secure software from the ground up.

Qualifications

• 6-9 years of professional experience in software development or security engineering.
• Deep understanding of application-layer vulnerabilities.
• Experience with SSDLC implementation and secure coding standards.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve security architecture across product teams.
• Lead implementation of a Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC).
• Act as a subject matter expert for application security.

Skills

Secure software architecture

Java

Spring Security

REST APIs

TypeScript/Angular

Static analysis tools

Mentoring in secure development

Education

University degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

SCA tools

CI-integrated security testing tools

Job description

Senior Security Engineer (m/f/d) Java Applications

As a Senior Security Engineer (m/f/d), you take a leading role in ensuring product security across multiple development teams. You design and drive security initiatives, define secure development practices, and work closely with software architects, product managers, and engineering leads. You are a subject matter expert for application security and contribute to strategic improvements of our software development lifecycle. You enable and mentor teams to build secure software from the ground up.

THE ROLE:

You will be working in LOCATION: Augsburg, Germany.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define and evolve security architecture and secure development practices across product teams
• Act as subject matter expert for application security in architecture reviews and design decisions
• Lead the definition and implementation of a Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)
• Identify systemic vulnerabilities and propose strategic mitigations
• Design and roll out training and awareness initiatives for secure coding
• Collaborate with architects, DevOps, and engineering leadership to align on security goals
• Evaluate and implement tools for static analysis, dependency scanning, and security automation
• Support vulnerability management and coordinate remediation with product teams
• Provide technical leadership for application security within the development organization
• Establish and maintain secure coding guidelines and development standards
• Act as trusted advisor to engineering teams on security-critical implementation details
• Monitor industry trends and threat landscapes to proactively recommend improvements
• Represent security requirements and positions in architecture boards and product planning

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree in computer science, mathematics, IT or equivalent professional experience
• 6-9 years of professional experience in software development or security engineering
• Deep understanding of secure software architecture and application-layer vulnerabilities
• Proven experience with SSDLC implementation and secure coding standards
• Strong knowledge of Java, Spring (especially Spring Security), JPA
• Proficient in common web technologies (REST APIs, TypeScript/Angular)
• Familiar with OWASP Top 10, CWE, CVSS, and secure development frameworks
• Experience with tools for static/dynamic analysis, SCA, and CI-integrated security testing
• Strong communication skills, able to align security priorities across teams
• Experience mentoring developers and engineers in secure development practices

We celebrate tolerance and diversity, and we are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.

IGEL is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want the best available person in every job. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.