Senior Security Engineer

Just Eat Takeaway.com; St Albans; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Eat Takeaway.com in the United Kingdom is seeking an Information Security professional to design, build, and deploy security controls across our cloud-native platform used by millions. You’ll embed security into design, engineering, and operations and partner with product and engineering teams to reduce risk.

Key activities include vulnerability scans, incident readiness, and automating security as code in CI/CD pipelines; you’ll work with AWS/Azure/GCP, AI security for customer-facing

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience writing and deploying applications or tools in cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proven experience deploying AI security solutions and defenses for customer-facing AI systems.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (C#, Python, Java, PowerShell, or Bash) with a focus on automating security tasks.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and Compliance as Code practices.
• Comfortable working in Agile, DevOps-driven teams with focus on continuous delivery.
• Strong stakeholder management skills; able to communicate security risks and decisions effectively.
• Collaborative mindset; fostering secure defaults among peers.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy security controls and guardrails across cloud-native platforms.
• Conduct password audits, vulnerability scans, and intrusion detection to close gaps.
• Automate security processes as code, integrating compliance and IaC checks into CI/CD pipelines.
• Perform risk audits and translate findings into practical engineering recommendations.
• Monitor and analyze system access logs, flag anomalies, support incident response.
• Plan and test security backup and disaster recovery processes for resilience.
• Collaborate with InfoSec teams and translate technical work for product and engineering audiences.

Skills

Cloud-native environments

AI security solutions

Programming languages

Infrastructure as Code

Agile DevOps

Stakeholder management

Secure defaults

Job description

Ready for a Challenge?Welcome to Just Eat Takeaway.com, where we're not just about food delivery; we're about empowering everyday convenience! Whether it's a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, or a quick grocery run, our tech platform connects millions of customers with countless restaurant, grocery, and convenience partners worldwide.

About This Role

Join our Information Security organization, where we protect a technology-led, cloud-native platform serving millions across multiple markets. At JET, we're committed to embedding security into the very foundations of our design, engineering, and operations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy security controls and guardrails across our cloud-native platforms, including AI security solutions for customer-facing products.
• Conduct password audits, network and web application vulnerability scans, and intrusion detection to proactively close security gaps.
• Automate security processes as code, integrating compliance and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) checks into our CI/CD pipelines.
• Perform risk audits and assessments, translating findings into practical recommendations for our engineering teams.
• Monitor and analyze system access logs, flagging anomalies and supporting incident response efforts.
• Plan and test security backup and disaster recovery processes to ensure platform resilience.
• Collaborate with our InfoSec teams, translating technical work for product and engineering audiences.

What Will You Bring to the Team?

• Hands-on experience in writing and deploying applications or tools in cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proven skills in deploying AI security solutions and defenses for customer-facing AI systems.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (C#, Python, Java, PowerShell, or Bash) with a focus on automating security processes.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and Compliance as Code practices.
• Comfortable working in Agile, DevOps-driven teams with a focus on continuous delivery.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to communicate security risks and technical decisions effectively.
• A collaborative mindset, fostering trust and encouraging secure defaults among your peers.

At JET, This Is How We Play

Our teams forge connections internally and collaborate with some of the most recognized brands globally, making a real impact in a dynamic environment. We believe that being the best isn't just about strategy; it's about winning our customers' loyalty every single time they choose us.

Our values and behaviors guide every interaction and decision, helping us surpass the competition. We cultivate a fun, fast-paced, and supportive culture focused on growth, collaboration, and celebrating our wins. By living our values, we're building a customer-first culture that keeps us ahead of the game.

Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging

At Just Eat Takeaway.com, everyone is welcome. We're dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces diversity in all its forms, ensuring every employee feels they belong and can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

What Else Are We Delivering?

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