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Spencer Rose

Application Security Engineer

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Edinburgh, United kingdom

£ 90,000 /year

Full Time

29-01-2026

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Skills

Python Bash PowerShell GitHub Jenkins Security Testing Software Development GitHub Actions

Job Specifications

Application Security Engineer

Bristol or Edinburgh

Up to £90,000 + great benefits

An impressive financial services business is looking to hire an Application Security Engineer to support this team with the risk and remediation activities. This business is going through a big technology transformation programme that is estimated to take 3 -5 years. The successful Application Security Engineer will be part of this journey and have great technical exposure and the ability to rapidly progress. Working closely in one of transformation projects, the successful Application Security Engineer will work closely with the wider security and technology teams to define the strategy and roadmap of technology changes moving forward.

Application Security Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful Application Security Engineer will:

Provide security input into solution design to ensure that security principles are incorporated at both the platform and software level
Automate tooling to run security fixes over a variety of repo’s
Ensure that security requirement input is provided across the programme to ensure that the new technology is secure by design
Support the teams to interpret security requirements of the project
Conduct threat modelling and pen testing to identify threats and establish controls
Support wider teams with security advice and guidance in both a verbal and written format
Lead delivery of hands-on security engineering solutions when needed

Application Security Engineer – Your Background

The ideal Application Security Engineer will have:

Experience in a similar role, in both responsibility and scale
Proficiency with one of the following: Python, Jenkins, Powershell, Bash, GitHub Actions
Relevant professional certifications for example:
CISSP
SANS
CREST/CHECK
Strong understanding of “shift left”
Proven experience with of working with development teams on security related topics
Either hands on secure software development or applications security testing
Likely come from a pen testing, SRE, or Software Development Background

We invite individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for any of our roles and are committed to supporting accessibility needs.

About the Company

We provide innovative and intelligent talent solutions and consultancy services to clients and candidates operating within the technology market. We’ve been experts in this market for over 20 years offering tailored talent solutions that make hiring simple, fast and effective. We put people first. We take the time to understand the specific needs of our clients and their culture. We partner with our talent communities to understand their career aspirations and achieve their strategic and personal goals. Spencer Rose’s key... Know more