Security Software Developer (Lead):

• Salary: Circa £100,000 + excellent package.
• Location: London (Hybrid Working).
• Type: Perm.

About the company for - Security Software Developer (Lead)

Our client, a household name in the news and publishing industry, is seeking an innovative Security Software Developer (Lead) to join their forward-thinking technology team. This permanent role, based in London with a hybrid working model, offers a competitive salary of circa £100,000, a fantastic benefits package, and a culture that embraces flexibility and professional growth.

The Role:

As a Security Software Developer (Lead), you will play a critical role in shaping the security landscape for one of the most influential news and publishing organisations. You will be embedded in a cutting-edge software development team, championing best practices in information security and enabling secure development at scale through modern methodologies.

Key responsibilities for Security Software Developer (Lead):

• Collaborating closely with software engineers as the subject matter expert on security best practices and processes.
• Defining, developing, and refining metrics to drive secure behaviours and positive security outcomes across the organisation.
• Implementing and evolving security tooling to empower development teams in securing services and reducing attack surfaces.
• Advocating for security by design and default through automation and DevSecOps principles.
• Providing mentorship and education on secure coding practices while empowering teams to meet their security objectives.
• Working in harmony with the Information Security team to align engineering projects with the broader organisational security strategy.
• Actively contributing to a collaborative development environment, working closely with cross-functional teams including editorial and commercial stakeholders.

About You for Security Software Developer (Lead):

You bring significant expertise in information security engineering, combining deep domain knowledge with hands-on technical skills to drive innovation and security excellence.

You are a proactive leader who not only influences best practices but also remains a skilled contributor in a fast-paced development environment.

Key qualifications include:

• This role would suit someone currently working at staff engineer level or a senior engineer looking to move up.
• Strong experience in both information security and software development.
• Expertise in security engineering principles, including application security, software supply chain integrity, and network security.
• Familiarity with emerging security frameworks and standards such as NIST Secure Software Development Framework and SLSA (Supply Chain Levels for Software Artifacts).
• Proven ability to translate business and product requirements into secure, scalable technical solutions.
• Proficient coding experience in a backend language is mandatory.
• Exceptional communication skills, with a talent for sharing security knowledge both internally and externally.
• Passion for mentoring and inspiring secure development practices across engineering teams.

This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, innovation-driven team at the forefront of digital publishing, where you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding a trusted global brand. If you are a forward-thinking security engineer eager to make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply.