Job title: Product Security Engineer
Job type: Resource Augmentation
Emp type: Full-time
Job published: 02-07-2025
Job ID: 117642

Job Description

Role: Product Security Engineer
Location: London (Hybrid – 3 Days in Office)
Contract Length: 6 Months (possibility for extensions)

Are you a seasoned Product/Application Security Engineer with a passion for protecting cutting-edge systems in fast-paced, high-stakes environments? Our highly reputable client operating in the fintech space is seeking a Product Security Engineer to help shape and fortify the future of secure trading infrastructure.

Responsibilities: 

  • Drive the implementation of security controls across core trading platforms, cloud services (AWS, Azure, Alibaba Cloud), and business applications on both Windows and Linux.

  • Collaborate with world-class engineering teams to embed security directly into product design, development, and deployment.

  • Lead secure SDLC efforts, ensuring best practices in languages like Python, C++, Rust, Go, Kotlin/Java.

  • Conduct hands-on threat modelling, security assessments, code reviews, and risk mitigation for large-scale distributed systems.

  • Integrate security scanning tools (SAST, DAST) into CI/CD pipelines to maintain continuous monitoring and threat detection.

  • Mentor engineers on security principles and maintain QRT’s high standards through third-party/vendor security review

 

Requirements:

  • 5+ years in product/software/application security with a proven track record of securing complex, scalable systems

  • Experience working in smaller companies or start-ups, with a broad range of responsibilities

  • Experienced with SAST and DAST, integrating into CI/CD pipelines

  • Programming Languages: skills in either Python, C++, Rust, Go, Kotlin/Java
  • Experience with cloud platforms (either AWS, Azure or Alibaba Cloud)

  • Experience with low-latency is beneficial 

  • Skilled in risk assessments, threat modelling, secure architecture design, and proactive security strategy development.

  • A communicator and problem-solver with leadership qualities to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

  • Desired: experience in Crypto/fintech space 
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