Lead Product Security Engineer

About REA At REA we are shaping the future of real estate Our engineering teams are the architects behind the experiences that millions of property seekers rely on every day We use the latest technology to deliver best-in-class experiences to our customers Lead Product Security Engineer What the role is all about The Product Security team works alongside our Security Operations and Security Advisory teams to form the Group Security Tribe Group Security works together to embed security throughout REA empowering staff to make good risk decisions and equipping them with the tools to do so a cyber health service not a police force With us youll have an impact If youre looking for a security-by-the-numbers role this isnt the job for you If you are looking to work alongside some of the brightest and best in the industry read on As a Lead Product Security Engineer you will collaborate with delivery teams in the implementation of solutions using a variety of programming languages and cloud technologies to target improvements to existing software applications and systems build capability and further the culture of software custodianship at REA influencing and educating across the business You will also work on implementing and maintaining security tooling in cloud deployments CI CD pipelines networking and monitoring to support business objectives You will use your experience in software development security practices and collaboration skills to adapt and build a plan as necessary to meet security objectives While no two days are likely to be the same your typical responsibilities will include Support and consult with product and development teams for application security including threat modelling and code reviews Designing building testing and deploying changes to software to remediate security issues and integrate security tools using a variety of technologies and platforms Assist teams in reproducing triaging and addressing application security vulnerabilities Assist in development of security processes and automated tooling that prevent classes of security issues Work directly with product delivery teams to embed security practices into their ways of working Implementing operating and supporting security tooling services platforms and patterns to support IT delivery teams Advocate for security practices within the developer and other stakeholder communities Coach and mentor junior team members Who were looking for Demonstrated competency of Technology software engineering principles and best practices Experience with Application security frameworks such OWASP Top 10 ASVS NIST Web technologies common web frameworks their vulnerabilities and mitigations Security thinking within the DevSecOps software development lifecycle Experience implementing common application security tooling for CI CD integrations such as SAST DAST etc in build pipelines Experience with DDoS WAF or anti-bot protection technologies Making trade-offs between risk reward and prioritising improvements Demonstrated growth mindset work productively in a fast paced agile environment Experience At least 8 years of experience working in application security and software development Navigating complex organisational change challenges using systems and product thinking Skills in two or more of our programming languages such as Java Python TypeScript Kotlin and or JavaScript Familiarity with infrastructure as code and build tools like Terraform and Buildkite Skills in modern software development techniques such as object orientation test driven development micro-services pair programming and continuous delivery Experience with leading and coaching junior team members to uplift and drive team practices Other Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Understanding of cloud infrastructure and technologies Tertiary qualification in Computer Science or similar highly desirable Able to communicate and collaborate effectively with business stakeholders Ability to build successful professional relationships with key stakeholders and development teams What we offer A hybrid and flexible approach to working Transport options to help you get to and from work including home pick-up and drop-off Meals provided on site in our office Flexible leave options including parental leave family care leave and celebration leave Insurances for you and your immediate family members Programs to support mental emotional financial and physical health wellbeing Continuous learning and development opportunities to further your technical expertise The values we live by Our values are at the core of how we operate treat each other and make decisions We believe that how we work is equally important as what we do to achieve our goals This commitment is at the heart of everything we do from the way we interact with colleagues to the way we serve our customers and communities Our commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity equity and inclusion We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative more effective and fuel disruptive thinking - be it cultural and ethnic backgrounds gender identity disability age sexual orientation or any other identity or lived experience We know diverse teams are critical to maintaining our success and driving new business opportunities If you ve got the skills dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don t necessarily meet every single point on the job description please still get in touch REA Group in India You might already recognise our logo The REA brand does have an existing presence in India In fact we set up our new tech hub in Gurugram to be their neighbours REA Group holds a controlling interest in REA India Pte Ltd operator of established brands Housing com Makaan com and PropTiger com three of the countrys leading digital property marketplaces Through our close connection to REA India weve seen first-hand the incredible talent the country has to offer and the huge opportunity to expand our global workforce Our Cyber City Tech Center is an extension of REA Group a satellite office working directly with our Australia HQ on local projects and tech delivery All our brands across the globe connect regularly learn from each other and collaborate on shared value initiatives