Application Security Engineer - Biltema

Lucie Richardson AB; Helsingborgs kommun; Hybrid; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Biltema Nordic Services in Helsingborg is seeking an Application Security Engineer to ensure secure design, development, and deployment of applications across on-premises and Azure cloud environments.

You will collaborate with developers, architects, and DevOps to implement secure coding practices, identify risks, and support security initiatives across the SDLC. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in application security, software development, or security engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft development tools: .NET, C#, Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, GitHub.

Responsibilities

• Conduct application security assessments, penetration testing, and static/dynamic analysis (SAST/DAST) using Microsoft-native and third-party tools.
• Build and maintain automated security controls in CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps pipelines, GitHub Actions).
• Collaborate with developers to remediate vulnerabilities and promote secure coding practices in .NET, C#, and PowerShell.
• Partner with cloud engineers to ensure secure deployment in Microsoft Azure, including use of Azure Key Vault, Azure AD, Microsoft Entra ID, and Defender for Cloud.
• Drive adoption of security standards such as OWASP Top 10, NIST, and Microsoft Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL).
• Investigate security incidents involving applications and support root cause analysis.
• Develop training, documentation, and guidance to uplift application security awareness across development teams.

Skills

Application security

Secure coding practices

Azure security

DevOps security

OWASP Top 10

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

.NET

C#

Visual Studio

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION AND THE COMPANY

With a wide range of products for the whole family, Biltema is a strong brand with more than 190 stores around the Nordic region, with expansion plans for more. The success and vision are based on a simple concept that has been refined over the years; To make it easier financially for people to have a high-quality car, boat, home, tools and leisure goods and thereby create a richer leisure time for these people. They go their own way and have therefore chosen to invest in their own operation and development of, among other things, systems, and technical solutions. Biltema Nordic Services is a Biltema service company with various departments that together deliver a complete solution for the department stores' assortment and operations. The IT department in Helsingborg delivers systems and digital solutions in collaboration with Biltema's other companies within the Group for our Nordic markets.

YOU ARE OFFERED

• To work for a company with healthy values and play an important role in the future development of Biltema's systems.
• Work in an organization with clear leadership and a clear and long-term vision.
• The opportunity to work at a well-managed and very prosperous company that values entrepreneurship and simplicity.

WORK TASKS & RESPONSABILITIES

We are seeking a skilled Application Security Engineer with expertise in the Microsoft technology stack to join our security team. In this role, you will collaborate with developers, architects, and DevOps engineers to ensure secure design, development, and deployment of applications and services across on-premises and cloud environments (Azure). You will play a key role in identifying risks, implementing secure coding practices, and supporting security initiatives across the software development lifecycle:

• Conduct application security assessments, penetration testing, and static/dynamic analysis (SAST/DAST) using Microsoft-native and third-party tools.
• Build and maintain automated security controls in CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps pipelines, GitHub Actions).
• Collaborate with developers to remediate vulnerabilities and promote secure coding practices in .NET, C#, and PowerShell.
• Partner with cloud engineers to ensure secure deployment in Microsoft Azure, including use of Azure Key Vault, Azure AD, Microsoft Entra ID, and Defender for Cloud.
• Drive adoption of security standards such as OWASP Top 10, NIST, and Microsoft Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL).
• Investigate security incidents involving applications and support root cause analysis.
• Develop training, documentation, and guidance to uplift application security awareness across development teams.

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3-5+ years of experience in application security, software development, or security engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft development tools: .NET, C#, Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, GitHub.
• Good knowledge with Azure cloud services, Power platform, Dynamics365 and their security features.
• Experience with application security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC scanning).
• Knowledge of identity and access management in Microsoft ecosystems (Azure AD / Entra ID, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, CWE, etc.).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code security (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates)
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR) preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Start: By agreement

Working hours: Standard office hours with the possibility for hybrid work.

Location: Helsingborg

Type of employment: This assignment is a recruitment, and the employment will be directly with our client. Salary, terms, and conditions are discussed separately.