Application Security Engineer

Client Server — United Kingdom · Posted ~3 hours ago

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Skills

Application security JavaScript TypeScript Web security Penetration testing Reverse engineering Vulnerability assessment Web applications

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A global technology organization is seeking an Application Security Engineer with strong JavaScript and TypeScript expertise. You will bridge security and engineering teams, conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, reverse-engineer applications, and work with developers to embed security into web applications from the ground up. The role supports remote work and offers compensation up to £80,000.

Highlights

Work within a specialist security team, collaborate closely with web developers, perform offensive security work, and help build secure and resilient web applications. The role offers remote flexibility and compensation up to £80,000.

Description

Application Security Engineer (JavaScript / TypeScript Web) London / Remote to £80k Do you have expertise with application security combined with strong JavaScript / TypeScript coding skills? You could be progressing your career at a global leader in Computer Vision, AI and biometric identity, whose technology protects governments, critical infrastructure and some of the world's largest enterprises against identity fraud, deepfakes and sophisticated cyber threats. As an Application Security Engineer you'll collaborate closely with the web development team to ensure security is at the centre of all web based applications. Joining a specialist security team, you'll focus on offensive web security, acting as the bridge between Security and Engineering. You'll perform penetration testing, reverse engineering and vulnerability assessments, identifying security risks and working closely with developers to build secure, resilient web applications from the ground up. This is a highly collaborative role where you'll provide expert guidance on secure coding practices, influence architecture and design decisions and help embed security throughout the software development lifecycle. Location / WFH: You can work from home most of the time, meeting up with colleagues in the London office approximately twice a month for innovation sessions and team meetings. About you: You have strong experience in web application security and offensive security testingYou have hands-on expertise in penetration testing and reverse engineeringYou have a deep understanding of modern web security vulnerabilities and mitigation techniquesYou have commercial JavaScript experience, with TypeScript knowledge highly desirableYou're comfortable writing and reviewing production code, not just identifying vulnerabilitiesYou're collaborative and pragmatic, able to work closely with engineering teams What's in it for You? Salary to £80kBonusEquityExcellent career progression Apply now to find out more about this Application Security Engineer (JavaScript / TypeScript Web) opportunity.