Principal Software Engineer - Application Security (all genders)

THE ROLE & THE TEAM
 

As a Principal Software Engineer in Application Security, you will play a key role in ensuring the security of our applications, services and AI models. You will work in a dynamic environment, on the line between the responsible engineering teams and security, ensuring a security-by-design approach and ensuring security is being taken into account throughout the software development lifecycle. We are looking for an experienced technical expert who will be part of Application Security’s leadership team and influence the security architecture of Zalando and a larger engineering organisation through collaboration.

 

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

• Drive application security architecture and definitions of security best practices across engineering teams by setting guidelines and standards.

• Define guidelines for threat modelling, secure design reviews and application security assessments.

• Drive the adoption of advanced security tools, frameworks, and methodologies to improve overall security posture.

• Improve application security through automation and build platform capabilities that follow the secure-by-design approach.

• Engage directly with engineering teams in their code and technical designs, providing hands-on guidance on best practices and flying high in discussions with other principal engineers on system design and security architecture trade-offs.

• Consult and collaborate with cross-functional teams and other Principal Engineers across the company to integrate security considerations into all stages of the software development lifecycle.

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF…
 

• You have strong knowledge of application security, architecture, and industry trends, as well as experience in implementing solutions that scale across an organisation.

• You have excellent communication skills and can effectively collaborate across teams to integrate security into broader engineering initiatives.

• You have a solid understanding of application security, cloud security, containerisation technologies and secure software development lifecycle practices. 

• You have broad experience in software engineering or a related field, giving you insight into large-scale engineering projects and their security challenges.
   

OUR OFFER
 

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

• Employee shares program

• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners

• 2 paid volunteering days a year

• Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration

• Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year

• 27 days of vacation a year to start for full-time employees

• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

• Family services, including counseling and support

• Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub)

• Mental health support and coaching available

• Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
 

At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, racial identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and disability statuses. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV as well.

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process.

do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion