Principal Security Engineer

3 weeks ago


Belfast, United Kingdom EverQuote, Inc. Full time

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Principal Security Engineer 

Location: Belfast

Contract: Full time, Permanent, Hybrid

EverQuote is seeking a Principal Security Engineer to join our growing team

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Security Engineer to help lead our Security Engineering Team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in security and risk management, designing and implementing security strategies to protect our engineering teams, systems, and code. They will have a strong background in cloud computing and infrastructure as code, for implementing their technical solutions.

This role involves both hands-on development alongside mentoring of junior staff members and contributing to the strategic direction of our security enhancements.

This role is for someone who enjoys and delights in providing good security guidance and tools to shape how the engineering teams at Everquote operate.

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Who You Are:

A driven technologist with a keen interest in security trends. You are someone who is not afraid to take decisive action and implement new approaches that will help ensure the safety of Everquote and its customers.

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What You'll Be Doing:

- Design and develop innovative solutions to technical security problems, using languages such 

as Python, Go, or using database technology such as SQL, Snowflake.

- Making use of our AWS cloud-first approach, with knowledge of IAM and other access strategies.

- Defining policies and processes for other engineering teams to abide by, such as secure coding practices, architecture, security and triage policies.

- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams driving positive technical direction, enhancing performance and cost-efficiency.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, adopting latest industry practices and technologies to keep the platform at the cutting edge.

- Lead projects leveraging cloud technologies to improve scalability and maintainability of our systems.

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- A third level degree in an Information Technology or Computer Science related field.

- 8+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on security technologies and processes.

- Proven experience with implementing security tools and/or data security policies.

- Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK).

- Demonstrated ability to lead development projects and mentor junior team members.

- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle problems systematically to diagnose issues and produce effective solutions.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills

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- Experience with serverless architectures and their deployment.

- Passion for innovation and staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.

- Proven track record of successful project delivery and technical leadership.

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.

- Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

- Previous experience operating in areas of compliance and security operations.

- Active participation in tech community events, open-source projects, or similar is a plus.

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EverQuote Can Offer You:

The opportunity to join a world leading team of experts striving to redefine an industry with data and technology at its heart.

An inclusive environment designed to develop your interests and passions while learning and achieving your goals.

Very competitive salary

Performance based bonus plan

Online learning platforms

Flexible work environment

30 days annual leave plus 6 stats. 

Pension plan

Group Benefit Scheme - Private Healthcare, Dental and Optical insurance for you and your family

Enhanced parental leave

CSR and Social Events

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Why EverQuote

At EverQuote NI we work with the latest and greatest technologies, we offer incredible learning and development opportunities, we value the diversity of our people and invest in outstanding career progression and unrivalled flexibility and work/life balance.

We are one of the fastest growing companies in Boston history, at the intersection of tech and big data

Our company is profitable & established. A “startup culture” without “startup anxiety.”

We encourage creative thinking and independent responsibilities

Growth mindset culture regularly seeking to reflect and improve

Genuinely “data-driven”, with analytics at the core of the company

We offer competitive salaries, private health insurance and a relaxed, flexible work environment.

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Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

EverQuote NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age of disability.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.

Applicants should note EverQuote NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with EverQuote NI Limited.

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