Tesco Security Software Developer

4 weeks ago


Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Tesco Full time
About the Role
At Tesco, we're committed to staying ahead of the digital curve and ensuring our technology is secure and reliable. As a Security Software Developer within our Application Security Architecture Team, you'll play a key role in researching and developing security packages that will be managed centrally to deliver security design as code, policy as code, security configuration as code, and security extensions.

Your Responsibilities
  • Research security patterns in commonly used and emerging tech stacks, and develop code snippets or blocks to harden software tech stacks as reusable security packages.
  • Collaborate with high-skilled developer communities to understand security implementation challenges through prototypes, and address feedback to standardize common security patterns with tech stacks.
  • Deliver reusable security packages or security-hardened tech stacks to seamlessly integrate into diverse development projects, providing expert guidance and support to ensure seamless implementation of security packages.
  • Drive beta trials with selected software engineering teams before general release.
  • Your work will focus on enabling software development teams to enhance software security, increase adherence to technology-specific security design standards, and provide guidance for the implementation of product security backlog items that are covered by these security packages.
  • Collaborate with security champions across software engineering teams, and advocate for secure coding practices and the integration of security at every stage of the software development lifecycle.
What You'll Need
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, with a strong emphasis on Java (Micronaut/Spring Boot).
  • Security design thinking with Threat Modelling and secure coding techniques. Deep understanding of authentication, authorization, cryptography, integration, etc.
  • 7+ years of hands-on software development experience with a focus on security-focused development.
  • Experience in developing APIs with RESTful services, GraphQL, gRPC. Familiarity in Node.js for server-side development a plus.
  • Experience with both SQL/NoSQL databases such as Couchbase/Redis, and knowledgeable in microservices architectures and their security implications.
  • Experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), DevOps (GitHub Actions) and GitOps tools.
  • Experience with cloud-native services (Azure, etc.) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, etc.)
  • Familiarity with security tools and frameworks such as OWASP Top 10, NIST & MITRE ATT&CK.
  • Effective communication and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices.
What's in it for you
We offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work. These include but aren't limited to:
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus 8 Bank holidays)
  • On-site gym at our Welwyn Campus with discounted 'Gympass' membership & free health checks via Nuffield Health
  • Retirement savings plan - save between 4% and 7.5% and Tesco will match your contribution
  • LifeAssurance - 5 x contractual pay
  • Share Schemes - Join our 'Buy As You Earn' & 'Save As You Earn' share schemes after 3 months service
  • Colleague Clubcard (including a 2nd card for a family member) after 3 months service
  • Colleague Discounts:
  • 10% increasing to 15% after every pay day for a four day period, off most purchases at Tesco
  • 10% off One Stop
  • 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile
  • 20% off all F&F purchases
  • 20% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. T&C's apply
  • 25% off Tesco Cafe
  • 50% off complete glasses purchases & free eye tests (other offers available) at Vision Express
  • 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy
  • An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out and utility bills for the home
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Shuttle Bus Service to/from Welwyn Garden City Station to Welwyn Campus
  • Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and award-winning training, to help you achieve the job and career you want
  • Our Employee Assistance Programme helps you deal with life's challenges
  • Financial wellness - Tesco has partnered with experts to help you make the most of your money
  • Get involved in a range of fundraising activities with our long-term charity partners


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