Security Architect for Application Security

Saxo Bank; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Saxo Bank seeks an Application Security Specialist to embed security into software development across the organization. You will collaborate with developers, architects, and platform engineers to secure applications, platforms, and delivery processes.

The role combines technical advisory with practical implementation, covering secure development practices, vulnerability management, and developer enablement, including AI-assisted development and cloud-native platforms.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Understanding of secure software development principles and application security concepts.
• Familiarity with OWASP, CWE, and secure-by-design practices.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, version control, and software delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive the integration of security into software development processes, platforms, and engineering practices.
• Perform application security reviews, threat modelling, and security assessments of new and existing solutions.
• Identify, prioritize, and remediate security vulnerabilities and design weaknesses with development teams.
• Contribute to security tooling, vulnerability management, and secure development practices within CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Application security

Threat modelling

Security architecture

CI/CD security

Secure coding practices

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SAST

DAST

SCA

API Security

Container Security

Job description

Do you want to help shape how security is embedded into software development and engineering practices across the organization?

About the Job

As an Application Security Specialist, you will play a key role in improving the security of applications, development platforms, and software delivery processes. You will work closely with developers, architects, platform engineers, and security professionals to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle and support the delivery of secure and resilient solutions.

The role combines technical expertise, security advisory, and practical implementation. You will contribute to application security architecture, security tooling, secure development practices, vulnerability management, and developer enablement initiatives. You will also support the secure adoption of emerging technologies, including AI-assisted development and modern cloud-native platforms.

The position is based at our headquarters in Denmark.

Responsibilities

• Drive and support the integration of security into software development processes, platforms, and engineering practices.
• Perform application security reviews, threat modelling activities, and security assessments of new and existing solutions.
• Work with development teams to identify, prioritize, and remediate security vulnerabilities and design weaknesses.
• Contribute to the implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of application security capabilities, including SAST, DAST, SCA, API Security, Container Security, and related technologies.
• Provide guidance on secure software design, secure coding practices, and security-by-design principles.
• Collaborate with engineering and platform teams to integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows.
• Help define and maintain application security standards, guidelines, reference architectures, and best practices.
• Support vulnerability management processes, reporting, risk assessments, and remediation tracking.
• Contribute to developer enablement initiatives through training, workshops, security awareness activities, and practical guidance.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and security capabilities, including AI-assisted development and application security solutions.
• Monitor developments in application security, industry frameworks, and threat landscapes to continuously improve security practices.

Your Profile

You are passionate about application security and secure software development. You enjoy working with both technology and people, helping teams build secure solutions while maintaining agility and productivity.

You have a pragmatic mindset and can translate security requirements into practical recommendations. You are comfortable collaborating across teams, analyzing complex technical challenges, and contributing to security improvements that deliver measurable value.

You are curious, proactive, and motivated by continuous learning in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Understanding of secure software development principles and application security concepts.
• Familiarity with common application security risks and industry guidance such as OWASP, CWE, and secure-by-design practices.
• Knowledge of modern development practices, CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and software delivery processes.
• Proficiency in programming or scripting languages such as C#, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Go, or similar.
• Ability to analyze security findings and communicate recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Experience or interest in one or more of the following:

• Application Security
• Secure Software Development
• DevSecOps
• Vulnerability Management
• Threat Modelling
• Security Architecture
• Cloud Security
• API Security

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with application security testing tools and secure development practices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and cloud-native technologies.
• Understanding modern authentication and authorization concepts.
• Experience participating in security reviews, architecture discussions, or threat modelling activities.
• Interest in AI-assisted development, AI security, and emerging security technologies.
• Relevant certifications or equivalent practical experience.

We get curious people invested in the world

When you work at Saxo, you become a Saxonian and part of a purpose-driven organisation, where good ideas are always taken seriously, and where you can make a true impact. We are invested in your development, and you can expect a robust career from day one when you join Saxo - no matter which role you take on.

You will join 2,500 other ambitious colleagues across 11 countries and become part of an international organisation. Working in Saxo, you will get to meet colleagues from many different cultures and backgrounds, and you should know that we value diversity and inclusion and see it as a genuine source of strength to drive growth, foster innovation and position us for long-term success.
We encourage an open feedback culture and supportive team environments enabling employees to grow and fulfil their career aspirations.

When you bring passion, curiosity, drive and team spirit, your learning journey will be dynamic and your career opportunities in Saxo will be immense.

At Saxo we don’t just offer a job - we offer an opportunity to invest in your future!