Application Security Engineer
Summary
An Application Security Engineer embeds security across the SDLC, driving a shift-left approach and integrating tools like Checkmarx (SAST/DAST/SCA) into CI/CD pipelines while partnering with dev and DevOps teams. Hybrid role paying £60–75k, with travel to Warwickshire a couple of times per month.
Application Security Engineer
£60,000 – £75,000 + Excellent Benefits | Hybrid Working
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Application Security Engineer to play a key role in strengthening application security across a modern technology environment.
You’ll embed security throughout the software development lifecycle, driving a shift-left approach and integrating automated security controls into CI/CD pipelines. Working closely with development and DevOps teams, you’ll help identify vulnerabilities early, improve secure coding practices and enhance application security tooling.
Key Experience Required:
- Strong experience in Application Security, DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines.
- Hands-on experience with Checkmarx, including configuration, integration and vulnerability management.
- Knowledge of SAST, DAST, SCA and automated security testing.
- Understanding of cloud security, containers and modern application architectures.
- Familiarity with OWASP, ISO27001 and NCSC CAF.
- Awareness of emerging threats, AI security risks and software supply chain vulnerabilities.
Location: Hybrid working, with travel to Warwickshire required a couple of times per month.
Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 + excellent benefits.
A fantastic opportunity to take ownership of application security improvements and make a real impact within a forward-thinking technology environment.