Application Security Engineer

Just Eat Takeaway.com; Usk; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Eat Takeaway.com is seeking an Application Security Engineer to join our world-class security team, safeguarding our products, data, and customers across the SDLC. You will partner with global Technology teams, leading threat modeling and security reviews while educating engineers on secure coding practices.

In this role, you’ll adapt to the diverse needs of dispersed development teams, consult on time-sensitive features, and drive security improvements across AI-enabled applications.

Qualifications

• Define security controls for complex environments.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and associated controls.
• Experience with SCA, SAST and secrets management.
• Secure SDLC security across AI-enabled apps.

Responsibilities

• Translate security principles into actionable requirements and controls across Just Eat Takeaway.com's platforms.
• Lead security reviews including threat modeling, design reviews, and code reviews.
• Assess vulnerabilities in AI-enabled applications and leverage AI tools to improve security analysis.
• Champion security with developers and communicate across technical and non-technical terms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and also work independently.

Skills

Security controls

OWASP Top 10

Secure coding tools

SDLC security

AI security

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mentoring engineers

Continuous learning

Tools

SCA

SAST

Secrets management

Job description

About This Role

Join our world-class security team at Just Eat Takeaway.com, where we are passionate about protecting our products and the data of our customers and employees. As an Application Security Engineer, you will collaborate with our global Technology teams to implement essential security controls throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

In this dynamic role, you'll be the go-to expert for your partners, adapting to the diverse needs of our globally dispersed development teams. From consulting on time-sensitive features to facilitating threat models for new products, no two days will be the same!

We believe that security is everyone's responsibility. You'll play a crucial role in educating and raising awareness among our partners, driving positive change, and enhancing security across all our products and services.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Translate security principles into actionable requirements and controls across Just Eat Takeaway.com's platforms.
• Lead security reviews of varying scale, including threat modeling, design reviews, and code reviews to enhance application security.
• Assess vulnerabilities in AI-enabled applications and leverage AI tools to improve security analysis and developer enablement.
• Champion security with developers, communicating effectively in both technical and non-technical terms.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders while also working independently.

What Will You Bring to the Team?

• Experience defining security controls for complex environments, regardless of the underlying platform or technology.
• In-depth knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and how to design appropriate security controls.
• Experience with Secure Coding Tools (SCA, SAST & Secrets).
• Ability to identify and address vulnerabilities throughout the SDLC, switching between defensive and offensive mindsets.
• Experience securing AI-enabled applications and assessing common AI/LLM vulnerabilities.
• Excellent communication skills and proven stakeholder management experience.
• A passion for guiding and developing engineers on best practices.
• A commitment to continuous learning and identifying opportunities to enhance your security knowledge.

Ready for a Challenge?

Welcome to Just Eat Takeaway.com, a leading global online delivery platform where our mission is to empower everyday convenience. Whether it's a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, or grabbing some groceries, our tech platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery, and convenience partners worldwide., At JET, This Is How We PlayOur teams forge connections internally and collaborate with some of the best-known brands globally, giving us a truly international impact in a dynamic environment. Being the best at what we do isn't just about delivering on our strategy; it's about winning our customers' choice every time they decide where to order.

At the heart of the JET Customer League are our values and behaviors, guiding every interaction, decision, and innovation.

By consistently performing these actions brilliantly, we surpass the competition and earn our customers' loyalty time and again.

Fun, fast-paced, and supportive, the JET culture is all about movement, growth, and celebrating wins.

By truly embodying our values, we're building a customer-first culture that keeps us one step ahead of the competition.

Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging

No matter who you are, what you look like, who you love, or where you come from, you can find your place at Just Eat Takeaway.com. We're committed to fostering an inclusive culture that encourages diversity of thought and experience, ensuring all employees feel they truly belong and can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

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