Mobile Security Engineer: Learn & Build Secure Mobile Apps

Barclays; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is seeking a Mobile Security Engineer in Knutsford (Radbroke Hall) to build and maintain security controls for mobile apps. You will work in a supportive environment to grow niche mobile security skills while applying cryptographic concepts and secure development practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration with developers and security teams, risk and controls, and the continuous improvement of cryptographic solutions to protect customer data.

Qualifications

• A solid foundation in at least one programming language such as Java, Kotlin, Swift, Objective‑C, C#, or Node.js.
• A good understanding of the software development lifecycle, including source control, build, test, and release activities.
• Some hands‑on experience or exposure to build pipelines using tools such as Jenkins or GitLab Pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Provision of subject matter expertise on security systems and engineering patterns.
• Development and implementation of protocols, algorithms, and software applications to protect sensitive data and systems.
• Management and protection of secrets, ensuring that they are securely generated, stored, and used.
• Execution of audits to monitor, identify and assess vulnerabilities in the bank's infrastructure/software and support the response to potential security breaches.
• Identification of advancements to support the innovation and adoption of new cryptographic technologies and techniques.
• Collaboration across the bank to ensure cryptographic solutions align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Swift

Objective‑C

C#

Node.js

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab Pipelines

Job description

Barclays is seeking a Mobile Security Engineer in Knutsford (Radbroke Hall) to build and maintain security controls for mobile apps. You will work in a supportive environment to grow niche mobile security skills while applying cryptographic concepts and secure development practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration with developers and security teams, risk and controls, and the continuous improvement of cryptographic solutions to protect customer data.