Clinical Applications Specialist - Ophthalmic

London Stock Exchange Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology-led organization in Manchester seeks a senior application security professional. The role involves solving complex security issues and engaging closely with developers. Ideal candidates will have strong coding skills in Golang and/or Python, along with proven experience in application security, including code reviews and penetration testing. This position offers a salary up to £80,000, plus benefits like flexible working and a performance-based bonus.

Benefits

Performance-Based Bonus

Pension Scheme

Hybrid Working

Flexible Working Hours

Generous Annual Leave

Free Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Senior, hands-on security professional with a strong development background.
• Experience with web application vulnerabilities and security tools desired.
• Security certifications like OSCP or OSWE are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex problems and engage with engineers.
• Conduct code reviews and penetration testing.
• Build or improve security automation and tooling.

Skills

Strong coding experience in Golang and/or Python

Proven application security experience

Hands-on experience with code review and penetration testing

Experience building or improving security automation

Familiarity with Burp Suite, SAST/DAST tools

Communication skills to work with developer groups

Delivery-focused mindset

Tools

Burp Suite

SAST/DAST tools

GitHub/GitLab

Linux

Docker

Job description

What happens next? One of our Recruitment Consultants will be in touch and inform you if you've been successful to the next stage of the process or not, which is a qualification call where we will tell you more about the role and the client, and understand more about you, your experience and career aspirations. Should we both wish to proceed, we will submit your details to the client and be in touch regarding the outcome and any further steps.

The interview process for this client consists of:

Stage 1

What you'll bring to this role: This role suits a senior, hands‑on security professional with a strong development background who enjoys solving complex problems and engaging directly with engineers.

• Strong coding experience, particularly in Golang and/or Python (experience with .NET also beneficial)
• Proven application security experience, with a focus on web application vulnerabilities rather than infrastructure‑only security
• Hands‑on experience with code review, penetration testing, and identifying issues such as XSS, SQL injection and logic flaws
• Experience building or improving security automation and tooling (DevSecOps mindset)
• Familiarity with tools such as Burp Suite, SAST/DAST tools, GitHub/GitLab, Linux and Docker
• The confidence and communication skills to work with large, opinionated developer groups and challenge constructively
• A pragmatic, delivery‑focused mindset suited to a fast‑moving, commercial environment

Security certifications (e.g. OSCP, OSWE, DevSecOps) are desirable but not essential.

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital‑First world we live... We're ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world. We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you're free to be your true self without judgement, and channel your creativity...

up to £80,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus Scheme

About the Client

Our client is a global technology‑led organisation operating at significant scale, with a large in‑house engineering function delivering high‑traffic, business‑critical web applications. Their application security team plays a pivotal role in protecting platforms built by over 1,000 developers, working in a fast‑paced, engineering‑driven environment. The team is evolving rapidly, moving away from manual security processes towards automation, bespoke tooling and closer collaboration with development teams. This role offers genuine autonomy, technical challenge and the opportunity to influence application security at scale., practical capability matters more

Perks & Benefits

• Performance‑Based Bonus: Annual bonus paid in two instalments (April & September), based on company and personal performance.
• Pension Scheme: Employer‑matched contributions of up to 7.5%.
• Hybrid Working: Minimum 2 days per week in the office, with flexibility on which days.
• Flexible Working Hours: 40‑hour workweek with flexibility in how hours are structured.
• Generous Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + your birthday off, plus bank holidays. Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days.
• Free Gym Membership: Available to all employees.
• No Visa Sponsorship Available for this role.