Security Engineering Lead

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Thought Machine Full time

Overview

At Thought Machine, we are on a mission to revolutionize the banking industry by eliminating outdated technology. Our innovative approach has led us to develop modern banking foundations and core payment technologies that operate seamlessly in the cloud. As we continue to expand, we are seeking exceptional talent to join our security team, which plays a crucial role in safeguarding our products and systems.

Role Summary

The Security Engineering Manager will spearhead security engineering initiatives aligned with our company objectives. This role involves leading a skilled team of security engineers, guiding them in identifying vulnerabilities and crafting innovative solutions. You will be instrumental in shaping our security strategy, overseeing project deliverables, and fostering the growth of your team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with your team to define and execute our security engineering roadmap.
  • Engage actively in technical discussions and design evaluations.
  • Assess and measure the impact of your team's contributions.
  • Influence product strategy through security insights.
  • Participate in engineering-wide initiatives, contributing to processes from recruitment to team dynamics.
  • Build trust and collaborate effectively with other teams within Thought Machine.
  • Mentor and develop engineers, supporting their career progression.
  • Lead by example through code reviews and hands-on technical involvement.

Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Minimum of 2 years in engineering management, specifically with product-focused teams.
  • Strong technical background to guide decision-making and excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with Product Managers and clients.
  • Proven experience in designing, developing, and maintaining security for contemporary technology stacks, particularly in environments similar to those at Thought Machine (AWS or GCP, Kubernetes, Go/Python).
  • Adaptability to wear different hats as an Engineering Manager to meet the evolving needs of your team.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience in roadmap definition, technical architecture, and deliverable management.
  • Ability to balance risk management with organizational goals and opportunities.
  • Familiarity with security frameworks such as CSA-CCM, OWASP SAMM, or similar.
  • Background in building and managing security for large-scale distributed systems.
  • Previous involvement in recruiting and shaping high-performing engineering teams.
  • Contributions to the security community through research, presentations, or publications.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary structure.
  • Pension plan with a matching contribution of up to 7%.
  • Life insurance coverage equivalent to three times your annual salary.
  • Generous maternity and paternity leave policies.
  • 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays.
  • Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Access to professional development resources and learning materials.
  • Opportunities to participate in sports and hobby clubs.
  • A collaborative and supportive work environment.

We are excited to welcome individuals who are passionate about security and eager to contribute to our mission of building the bank of the future.



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