Application Security Specialist

Just Eat Takeaway.com; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Application Security Engineer to join their world-class security team. In this dynamic role, you will ensure that robust security controls are integrated throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). You'll work closely with global development teams, providing guidance and mentorship while advocating for security best practices. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the security of widely used platforms, all within a supportive and inclusive culture that values diversity and collaboration. If you're ready to elevate security standards and drive meaningful change, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience defining security controls for complex environments.
• Detailed knowledge of OWASP Top 10 for designing security controls.
• Experience with Secure Coding Tools and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Translate security principles into actionable requirements.
• Lead security reviews including threat modelling and code reviews.
• Champion security with leadership and developers.

Skills

Security Principles

OWASP Top 10

Secure Coding Tools

Stakeholder Management

Vulnerability Management

Automating Security Processes

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Tools

SCA

SAST

Job description

Ready for a challenge?
Then Just Eat Takeaway.com might be the place for you. We’re a leading global online food delivery platform, and our vision 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 across the globe.

About this role

At Just Eat Takeaway.com, we’ve built a world-class security team that believes passionately in protecting our products, as well as the data of our customers and employees. As a application security engineer, you’ll be working with our global Product & Technology teams to ensure the right security controls are implemented throughout the SDLC.
You’ll be a subject matter expert for your partners, able to context switch and adapt to the needs of our globally dispersed development teams working across multiple languages / tools / methodologies. You may be asked to consult on a time sensitive feature, facilitate a threat model for a new product, or deep-dive into a legacy application; no two days are the same.
We believe everyone should be responsible for security; a core component of every engagement will be education & awareness of our partners. The role requires a well-rounded and upbeat person who is passionate about making a positive impact to Just Eat Takeaway.com. They should be able to build collaborative relationships and drive lasting change to raise the bar of security in all our products and services.

These are some of the key ingredients to the role:

• Translate security principles into requirements and controls that can be understood and implemented across Just Eat Takeaway.com’s platforms
• Lead security reviews of varying scale & depth including threat modelling, design review, consultation, code review to improve the overall security of our applications
• Be a leading voice, championing security with Leadership & developers alike, in both technical & non-technical terms
• Work collaboratively with our key stakeholders, and also independently
• Provide mentoring & guidance for other team members

What will you bring to the table?

• Experience defining controls for complex environments independent of the underlying platform or technology
• Detailed knowledge of OWASP Top 10, and in relation how to design appropriate security controls
• Experience working with Secure Coding Tools (SCA, SAST & Secrets)
• Experience in identifying & addressing vulnerabilities throughout SDLC, with the ability to switch between defensive & offensive mindset
• Experience with automating security processes
• Great communication skills, and proven stakeholder management both within and outside of technology departments
• Experience in guiding and developing engineers on best practice
• You will have a passion for learning, always looking to identify opportunities to develop your own security knowledge

At JET, this is on the menu:

Our teams forge connections internally and work with some of the best-known brands on the planet, giving us truly international impact in a dynamic environment.

Fun, fast-paced and supportive, the JET culture is about movement, growth and about celebrating every aspect of our JETers. Thanks to them we stay one step ahead of the competition.

Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging

No matter who you are, what you look like, who you love, or where you are from, you can find your place at Just Eat Takeaway.com. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture, encouraging diversity of people and thinking, in which all employees feel they truly belong and can bring their most colourful selves to work every day.

What else are we delivering?

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Are you ready to take your seat? Apply now!

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