Senior Application Security Engineer

Senior Security Engineer – Mobile & Application Security

We are looking to hire two Senior Security Engineers with a strong focus on mobile application security to help raise the security bar across our mobile and backend platforms. This is a hands-on role, working closely with engineering and product teams to identify, design, and implement effective security controls throughout the development lifecycle.

Key Focus Areas

Mobile App Security (iOS & Android)

  • Authentication and authorization mechanisms
  • Secure data storage
  • Runtime protections and hardening techniques

API Security

  • OAuth and token-based authentication
  • Abuse prevention and rate limiting
  • Identification and mitigation of business logic vulnerabilities

Secure SDLC

  • Threat modeling and design reviews
  • Hands-on security reviews of mobile and backend systems

Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Partnering closely with product managers and mobile/backend engineers to embed security into day-to-day development

Ideal Background

  • Proven experience as an Application Security Engineer, Product Security Engineer, or Mobile Engineer with a strong focus on application security
  • Strong understanding of mobile-to-API interaction patterns and common attack vectors in modern mobile applications
  • Ability to work hands-on and pragmatically with engineering teams

Nice to Have

  • Experience with React Native internals

Job Details

Company
Arcus Search
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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