Senior Software Engineer Security
Job Description
Software Engineer
Belfast - Hybrid
Salary up to £55,000
The Opportunity
We are delighted to be partnering with a high-growth technology organisation as they seek to appoint a Software Engineer to join their Belfast-based engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer with strong Python experience who is looking to develop their career further within security. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced engineering and security professionals, contributing to secure software development and solving complex security challenges.
The team are happy to train the right person on the security side, but you will need to demonstrate a genuine interest in security and an understanding of how security should be considered when building software.
The Role
As a Software Engineer, you will work closely with engineering teams to identify security risks, develop security-focused solutions and promote secure-by-design practices.
You will have the opportunity to work across areas including Python, SQL, AWS, IAM, authentication, customer data protection and cloud security, while developing your expertise within a dedicated security-focused engineering environment.
What You Need
2+ years' commercial experience as a Software Engineer, ideally with strong Python experience
Experience with Python and SQL
Experience working with AWS, ideally including IAM and security services
Genuine interest in cybersecurity and a willingness to develop security expertise
Understanding of secure software development and security best practices
Awareness of authentication, authorisation, identity and access management, data protection or network security
Experience considering security within software design and development
Knowledge of OWASP, threat modelling or risk assessment would be advantageous
Package & Benefits
Salary up to £55,000
Bonus
Comprehensive health, welfare and wellbeing benefits
Hybrid working
Opportunity to develop specialist security engineering expertise
Exposure to modern cloud, security and AI technologies
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Career progression within a growing technology environment
This is an excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer looking to move further into cybersecurity, with the support and training to develop their expertise while working on meaningful security challenges.
If you're a strong Python engineer who can demonstrate genuine interest in security and can talk about how you've considered security in software you've built, this could be an excellent next step in your career.
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Sam McCormick or send an up-to-date CV via the link provided.
028 9049 0893 | s.mccormick@mcsgroup.jobs
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