Lead AppSec Engineer: Build Secure Software at Scale

Barclays; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the UK is looking for an Application Security Engineering Lead to design and deliver tools for secure software development. Responsibilities include implementing security protocols, managing sensitive information, and collaborating across teams to align security objectives with business goals. The ideal candidate should have experience with SAST, DAST, programming, and cloud services. Demonstrating the bank's values is essential for the role.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of securing software systems and overall software security landscape.
• Ability to develop protocols and software applications that protect sensitive data.
• Experience in audits and vulnerability assessments within software infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver secure software tools for developers.
• Implement and maintain security policies and protocols.
• Collaborate with teams to align cryptographic solutions with business objectives.
• Manage and protect sensitive information and secrets.

Skills

Understanding of CVEs and CWEs

Experience with SAST, SCA, DAST

Programming language (Java, Go)

Familiarity with cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)

REST API design

HTTP Authentication

Linux scripting/automation

Experience with CI/CD

GraphQL knowledge

Familiarity with authentication systems (OAUTH)

Job description

A leading bank in the UK is looking for an Application Security Engineering Lead to design and deliver tools for secure software development. Responsibilities include implementing security protocols, managing sensitive information, and collaborating across teams to align security objectives with business goals. The ideal candidate should have experience with SAST, DAST, programming, and cloud services. Demonstrating the bank's values is essential for the role.