Senior Software Engineer (Security)

EverQuote; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Performance-based bonus

Hybrid working model

Job summary

EverQuote in Belfast is looking for a Senior Security Software Engineer to enhance security processes and tools. In this role, you will bridge the gap between Security Engineering and Compliance while ensuring secure development practices.

Responsibilities include identifying security tools, coding in Python/SQL, and maintaining security data products. The position offers a competitive salary, a performance-based bonus, and a hybrid working model with 30 days annual leave.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Security Analyst, Security Engineer, or similar.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, Go, and SQL.
• Familiarity with AWS security tools and environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify and trial new security tooling for SDLC.
• Code solutions for engineering challenges in security.
• Monitor and document security events and threats.
• Conduct security assessments and create reports.

Skills

Security Analyst experience

Python programming

Java programming

SQL proficiency

AWS security tools

Risk assessment knowledge

Threat modeling

Information security practices

Tools

AWS

Linux

Job description

About EverQuote

EverQuote empowers the largest insurance carriers and thousands of agents to maximize customer acquisition across digital channels. Fueled by our proprietary data assets and AI traffic engine, EverQuote is transforming how providers attract and engage customers to grow market share.

Role Description

EverQuote NI is seeking a Senior Security Software Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will bridge the gap between Security Engineering and Compliance to streamline vulnerability management. You will work proactively to maintain a security testing process that enables Product and Engineering teams to provide business value in a secure environment. As a senior engineer, you will be instrumental in the design and delivery of key business applications and solutions, contribute to architecture decision‑making, and help build scalable, performant, easy‑to‑maintain and cost‑optimised solutions.

What you’ll do

• Identify and trial new security tooling for our SDLC, particularly in the AI space.
• Coding solutions to engineering challenges in the security space, primarily using Python and SQL.
• Advocate and consult with other engineers on security best practices and secure‑by‑design methodologies.
• Maintain security data products such as SBOM, asset inventory, cloud infrastructure, and SIEM.
• Monitor, log, triage and escape cyber security threats, and document security events including IoC (Indicators of compromise).
• Conduct and collate security assessments through a variety of methods as appropriate.
• Create reports and work collaboratively with engineering teams to remediate identified issues.
• Provide support and training for teams where needed.

Who you are

• Proven work experience as a Security Analyst, Security Engineer, or in a similar role.
• Programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, and/or SQL.
• Proficiency with AWS cloud platforms and particularly its security tools such as Security Hub, IAM, etc.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment, threat modelling, the OWASP Top 10, information security practices, and encryption theory.
• Clear understanding of secure development best practices.
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools.
• Proficient with Linux environments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, desire to grow a business, and love working with a team.
• Comfortable with using data to support and validate concepts.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced work environment where everyday contributions have a big impact.
• Able to quickly diagnose and solve code problems, and help others unblock themselves.
• Passionate about sharing knowledge and mentoring teammates.

What we offer

• The opportunity to join a world‑leading team of experts as we strive to redefine an industry using data and technology.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Performance‑based bonus plan.
• 30 days annual leave plus 6 statutory holidays.
• Hybrid working model – 3 days in office.

Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

EverQuote NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability. Applicants should note that EverQuote NI conducts complete background checks on all candidates offered a position. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with EverQuote NI Limited.

Special Accommodations

If you require any special accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.