Software Security Engineer | London | £86k | Hybrid - #1686825

Lead Software Security Engineer | Permanent | UK (Hybrid - once a month) | £86k

We're working with a highly respected, forward-thinking professional services firm on a mission to embed security into every part of their digital transformation journey. This is a key hire within their growing tech function - they're looking for a Lead Software Security Engineer to shape and drive secure-by-design principles across new and evolving digital products.

You'll be joining a business that genuinely values its people, with a collaborative culture and real investment in development. They're agile, ambitious, and looking for someone who wants to play a hands-on role in moving security left - bringing DevSecOps to life and guiding engineering teams with confidence and clarity.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the cultural shift towards DevSecOps across multiple product teams
• Embedding security requirements and tooling into the SDLC from the ground up
• Defining and implementing a product security strategy aligned with business goals
• Collaborating with developers to automate and streamline security testing
• Supporting pen test activity and guiding secure remediation efforts
• Serving as an internal SME on application and cloud security matters
• Keeping documentation, training, and security processes up to date and relevant
• Reporting on compliance and presenting regular updates to senior leadership

What they're looking for:

• A background in software development and security - you're equally at home with code and risk
• Proven experience integrating security into agile development environments
• Strong working knowledge of Azure PaaS and Azure DevOps (CI/CD)
• Familiar with scripting languages like PowerShell, YAML, JSON
• Expertise in application security tools and DevSecOps processes
• Understanding of key frameworks and standards (e.g. OWASP, NIST SSDF, ISO27001, NCSC)
• Experience with threat modelling, risk assessments, and secure design reviews
• Comfortable owning security strategy and tooling across complex, modern product landscapes
• Strong communicator - able to engage confidently with both engineers and execs

In this role, you'll be stepping into a visible, high-impact role at a business that truly values IT as a core part of its future. There's room to grow, space to innovate, and real support from leadership. Whether it's training, mentoring, or hybrid working, they want you to bring your best self - and they'll give you the tools and trust to do just that.

The role is paying up to £86k and is once per month in their London office. Our client need someone in ASAP so if you're interested, send your CV in for immediate consideration.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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