At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a project to develop secure software solutions for web, mobile, and API services.
- Company: Join Swipe and Tap Limited, a forward-thinking tech company in Leicester.
- Benefits: Gain professional development support and work on an innovative 18-month project.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth and learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in application security while enhancing your skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Software Engineering, Cyber Security, or related field; programming experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Overview
Application Security Engineer (KTP Associate) – Leicester, UK (LE1 9BH). 18 month fixed-term project funded via the Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme.
The KTP associate leads the project with support from the university and business teams.
There is a development budget to enhance personal and professional development.
Based at Swipe and Tap Limited, Leicester, with occasional visits to DMU.
The associate will develop a bespoke secure-by-design software solution that enables continuous and affordable security validation of web, mobile and API services.
The role requires the Associate to be based in the business; remote working is not an option.
Main duties and responsibilities
Role
The associate will lead a collaborative project delivering a secure-by-design software solution under the KTP framework.
- Design and build a robust, scalable security validation capability that supports continuous testing across web, mobile and API applications.
- Ensure usability, robustness and security of the developed solution.
- Stay informed of relevant current technological advancements.
- Produce high-standard progress reports, deliver presentations as required, and disseminate findings and project outputs in peer-reviewed academic publications.
- Define and maintain data management plan, project plan, and risk register.
- Upskill relevant staff and embed technical knowledge.
- Contribute to meetings and scholarly dissemination linked to the KTP.
- Create technical manuals, periodic progress reports, and the final project report.
- Ideal candidate
We are seeking a motivated graduate with a Bachelor’s degree at 2:1 or higher in Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline.
A higher degree (MSc or Ph D) or equivalent industrial experience would be advantageous.
The successful candidate will have
- A minimum of one year of relevant industrial experience.
- Proficient knowledge of one or more programming languages (e. g., C++, Python, or Java).
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong knowledge of secure software development practices.
- Wide experience with code review, debugging, QA, and test automation tools and frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of application security testing, including IAST, SAST and DAST.
- Good knowledge of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence algorithms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication, presentation and report-writing skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to learn new skills and develop original techniques, algorithms and methods.
To view the job description and person specification, please click here.
Interviews will be conducted in two stages: an initial phone screening to check eligibility and right to work, followed by an in-person panel interview which may include a task.
Interviews are anticipated mid-August.
Contact
If you would like further information please contact
- Muhammad Kazim (Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security) e. muhammad. kazim@dmu. ac. uk
- Mujeeb Ur Rehman (Associate Professor) e. mujeeb. rehman@dmu. ac. uk
- Competencies
- Literature Review
- Data Collection
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Report Writing
- Ethical Compliance
- Presentation Skills
- Grant Writing
- Continuous Learning
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Organisation
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Resilience
- Honest and Compassionate
- Innovative and Creative
- Community Minded
De Montfort University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that enriches lives, supports individuals to reach their full potential, and treats everyone with dignity and respect.
Applications from all potential candidates are welcomed.
- For general enquiries, please contact peopleservices@dmu. ac. uk
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