Platform Security Engineer

Are you ambitious about product development, new technology and cybersecurity.

Do you get your kick from securing systems at scale so that they comply with the highest security standards and customers trust it for their most relevant information? Yes? You should definitely read on!

The role you’ll play

As our Platform Security Engineer, you will work closely with software, DevOps and QA engineers, building and securing our modern cloud infrastructure and services during all the steps of the software development lifecycle. Learning and sharing with other teams, you will use the best tools and practices available to bring the DevSecOps mindset into our dev team's daily routines. 

The team you’ll be a part of

Our Technical Enablement team is a cross-functional team of specialists working closely with all our other engineering teams in several technical aspects (architecture, data engineering, QA automation, performance, cybersecurity, etc.). We ensure that LanguageWire’s Product Suite is built, run, and maintained in a scalable, reliable, performant and secure manner. 

If you want to make a difference, make it with us by…

· Owning the tools and processes to ensure LanguageWire’s secure development lifecycle: 

• Identifying areas that can improve our cloud security and engineering solutions to improve our security posture. 
• Defining and setting up security metrics and tools to implement a data-driven cybersecurity culture. 
• Working closely with our SREs on Infrastructure & Cloud Security 
• Working closely with our dev teams to incorporate strong security controls, apply security best practices and mitigate risks and vulnerabilities as part of our secure software development life cycle.

· Interfacing with cybersecurity experts on the customer side (e.g., Security engineers, Infosec managers, CISOs) answering all questions related to cybersecurity measures and flows in our Product Suite. 

· Supporting our compliance management team with the technical, security-related aspects of certifications like ISO27001 and TISAX.  

In one year, you’ll know you were successful if…

• Our infrastructure and applications comply with security best practices proven by data. 

• Our dev teams have a strong DevSecOps mindset and there is a great security culture. 

• You have become a reference for our dev teams regarding all cybersecurity matters. 

• You have had successful dialogues about cybersecurity in the LW ecosystem with 4-5 experts on the customer side. 

Desired experience and competencies

What does it take to work for LanguageWire?

What you’ll need to bring

• 5+ years of security engineering experience 

• Solid understanding of what it takes to build and operate secure systems at scale. 

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and using automation tools like Terraform. 

• Experience with cloud environments (e.g. Azure or GCP), container deployments using Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. 

• Experience maintaining and improving security processes to engineering teams. 

• Comfortable explaining security topics to engineers and cybersecurity experts, both internal and external. 

This will make you stand out

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate or Cybersecurity Architect Expert 
• Experience with microservices 
• Experience building authentication & authorization systems (OAuth2, OIDC, ABAC, RBAC, ReBAC, etc.).  

Your colleagues say you

• are an effective communicator which provides clarity on technical initiatives and ensures engagement from the dev teams. 
• are passionate about building secure, reliable, and scalable distributed systems in collaboration with multiple teams. 

• are curious, inquisitive, and proactive. 

Our perks

• Enjoy flat hierarchies, responsibility and freedom, direct feedback, and room to stand up for your own ideas
• Internal development opportunities, ongoing support from your People Partner, and an inclusive and fun company culture
• International company with over 400 employees. Offices in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Stockholm, Varberg, London, Leuven, Lille, Paris, Munich, Hamburg, Montreal, Sophia Antipolis, Atlanta, Finland and Valencia
• For this role, we have a full-time FlexiWire@home option for remote work. Of course, you are always welcome at the office to collaborate and connect with your colleagues.
• We take care of our people and initiate many social get-togethers from Friday Bars a to Summer or Christmas parties. We have fun!
• 200 great colleagues in the Valencia office belonging to different business departments
• Excellent location in cool and modern offices in the city center, with a great rooftop terrace and a view over the Town Hall Square
• Private health insurance
• Working in an international environment—more than 20 different nationalities
• A dog friendly atmosphere
• Big kitchen with access to organic fruits, nuts and biscuits and coffee.
• Social area and game room (foosball table, darts, and board games)
• Bike and car parking

About LanguageWire

At LanguageWire, we want to wire the world together with language. Why? Because we want to help people & businesses simplify communication. We are fueled by the most advanced technology (AI) and our goal is to make customer's lives easier by simplifying their communication with any audience across the globe.

Our values drive our behavior

We are curious. We are trustworthy. We are caring. We are ambitious.

At LanguageWire, we are curious and intrigued by what we don’t understand. We believe relationships are based on honesty and responsibility, and being trustworthy reinforces an open, humble, and honest way of communicating. We are caring and respect each other personally and professionally. We encourage authentic collaboration, invite feedback and a positive social environment. Our desire to learn, build, and share knowledge is a natural part of our corporate culture.

Working at LanguageWire — why we like it: 

“What I enjoy the most about being a QA Engineer at LanguageWire is testing the products we provide to our customers. It feels rewarding to assure the quality and reliability of our designs. I also enjoy the teamwork involved in my job since I collaborate with many people, ranging from developers to product managers and linguists. In this way, I play a role in ensuring our projects' success, which is incredibly gratifying. I love knowing my work influences the outcome of our production of high-quality products for our customers. I also have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies adds an exciting challenge to my role.”

(Ricardo, QA Engineer, Portugal)

“As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, I am most engaged when tasked with designing and developing scalable solutions, integrating new technologies, and optimizing system performance. I enjoy delivering high-quality software products that meet the needs of our end users. Working on challenging tasks that push the boundaries of my skills and knowledge keeps me motivated and driven in my role.”

(Ruan, Senior Full Stack Engineer, Valencia)

Yes, to diversity, equity & inclusion

In LanguageWire, we believe diversity in gender, age, background, and culture is essential for our growth. Therefore, we are committed to creating a culture that incorporates diverse perspectives and expertise in our everyday work.

LanguageWire’s recruitment process is designed to be transparent and fair for all candidates. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply, and we ensure that candidates are provided with an equal opportunity to demonstrate their competencies and skills.

Want to know more?

We can’t wait to meet you! So, why wait 'til tomorrow? Apply today!

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