Senior iOS Security Software Developer, Fraud

bet365; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online gambling company based in Manchester seeks a Senior Security Software Developer to enhance mobile security across iOS platforms. The role requires expertise in developing anti-tamper and anti-cheat measures, as well as mentoring junior staff in a proactive security culture. Ideal candidates will have solid experience in securing iOS applications and a hacker mindset to stay ahead of emerging threats.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mastery in securing iOS platforms with threat modelling.
• Extensive experience in reverse engineering, advantageous knowledge of ARM.
• Proven leadership in mentoring and inspiring security teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement anti-tamper and anti-cheat systems.
• Lead initiatives against vulnerabilities and exploits.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate security features.

Skills

Securing iOS platforms

Low-level systems programming

Reverse engineering

C/C++ for security development

Understanding of encryption algorithms

Excellent communication skills

Creative approach to security challenges

Job description

Company Description

At bet365, we're one of the world's leading online gambling companies, revolutionising the industry since 2000. Founded by Denise Coates CBE, we now employ over 9,000 people and serve over 100 million customers in 27 languages. Our focus on In-Play betting has solidified our market‑leading position, offering an unmatched experience across 96 sports and 700,000 streaming events. With over 750 concurrent sporting fixtures at peak and more live sports streamed than anyone else in Europe, we handle over 6 billion HTTP requests daily and process more than 2 million bets per hour at peak.

We empower our employees to push boundaries and explore new ideas, cultivating a culture that celebrates and rewards creativity. This offers employees a wealth of opportunities for growth, giving them the opportunity to make a real impact in the world of online gambling. As a forward‑thinking company, we're breaking new ground in software innovation too, redefining what's possible for our customers worldwide.

Job Description

As a Senior Security Software Developer, you will spearhead the Company's mobile security initiatives, architecting resilient defences and mentoring teams to outsmart today's advanced threats.

Within the fraud site defence team, you will be a strategic leader in our security operations on our iOS platform.

You will not only confront sophisticated hackers and reverse engineers, but also shape and drive the evolution of our mobile security landscape.

In this role, you are expected to architect cutting‑edge anti‑tamper and anti‑cheat measures across our iOS native and companion apps, whilst ensuring critical data integrity such as GPS, against evolving spoofing techniques.

In addition to your technical acumen, your track record in leading security initiatives and mentoring junior team members, will play a key role in fostering a proactive security culture.

This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company's hybrid working from home policy.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mastery in securing iOS platforms, including advanced threat modelling and the design of sophisticated anti‑cheat mechanisms.
• Excellent command of low‑level systems programming and operating system internals.
• Extensive experience in reverse engineering, with additional knowledge of ARM assembly is advantageous.
• Skilled in C/C++ for native security development complemented by robust working knowledge of Swift for establishing secure, high‑performance mobile applications.
• Proven experience in architecting, implementing, and continuously evolving state of the art anti‑tamper and defence systems.
• Demonstrable ability to lead, coach, and inspire security engineering teams, driving best practices and ensuring continuous knowledge sharing.
• In‑depth understanding of encryption algorithms, secure key management, and cutting‑edge approaches in secure coding and risk reduction.
• Forward‑thinking hacker mindset with a passion for identifying vulnerabilities before they are exploited.
• Excellent communication skills to work efficiently with development, infrastructure, and information security teams, ensuring seamless integration of security features.
• Creative approach to security challenges with a relentless drive to stay ahead of emerging threat landscapes.

Additional Information

• Leading initiatives to identify, analyse, and reverse engineer sophisticated exploits, vulnerabilities, and cheat mechanisms, formulating and executing robust countermeasures.
• Defining, designing and implementing advanced, scalable anti‑tamper and anti‑cheat systems for mobile applications, ensuring adherence to the highest security standards.
• Developing and enforcing strategies to maintain data integrity such as unaltered GPS data, against spoofing and tampering attempts.
• Pioneering new methods from memory protection to code obfuscation, to pre‑empt and mitigate potential exploits.
• Collaborating with software development, information security, and infrastructure teams to integrate robust security features, setting strategic direction on secure development practices.
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers and security engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and proactive threat mitigation.
• Assessing emerging threat vectors and hacker tactics, then updating and refining security strategies and policies to maintain the Company's competitive edge.
• Guiding the creation and maintenance of advanced tools and scripts for real‑time detection, threat analysis, and rapid incident response.
• Championing the adoption of cutting‑edge security standards and practices, ensuring our mobile platforms meet both internal and industry regulatory requirements.

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At bet365, we're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued. Where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of their background. We're Never Ordinary, and we're always striving to be better. If you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please don't hesitate to reach out.