Job Specifications
Intro
At Pleo, we're on a mission to revolutionise the way businesses manage company spending. No more outdated processes, clunky spreadsheets, or frustrating delays - we believe spend management should be seamless, empowering, and surprisingly effective for finance teams and employees alike. We're creating tools that promote autonomy, foster trust, and let businesses focus on what truly matters.
Our culture is built on transparency, collaboration, and a deep commitment to innovation - which is reflected in our spending solution. At Pleo, you'll join a passionate team shaping the future of work, all while having some fun along the way.About the role
We're looking for a Senior Application Security Engineer to join our Security team at Pleo. In this role, you'll help shape the future of application security at Pleo and be part of the wider effort to protect our customers' money and data as we scale. If you're excited about applying security in pragmatic, scalable ways - and are passionate about building resilient financial products - then this is the opportunity for you!
What you'll be doing
As an Application Security Engineer, you will:
Partner with engineering teams to design and review secure technical solutions
Dive deep into authentication, encryption, and partner integration security topics
Help triage and resolve issues identified through our bug bounty program
Guide developers on secure coding practices and help fix identified vulnerabilities
Support GRC and DevOps teams with automation and security controls in our CI/CD pipelines
Help plan, prioritise, and own the Application Security roadmap
Drive long-term security initiatives that balance automation, compliance, and access needs
What you bring
You'll thrive in this role if you have:
Strong communication skills and a pragmatic approach to security
Experience working closely with developers and product teams
Proficiency in at least one server-side language - we mainly use Kotlin and TypeScript
Expertise in code review and dynamic testing to identify security flaws
A deep understanding of security libraries, controls, and common vulnerabilities
Subject matter expertise in at least one technical area of application security
A passion for learning and solving unfamiliar or complex problems creatively
The ability to approach problems with honesty, curiosity, and clarity
Experience with the following is a bonus:
Java or Kotlin proficiency, particularly with securing JVM-based applications
Knowledge of PCI DSS, GDPR, or PSD2 and how they apply to application security
Supporting compliance efforts such as audits, segmentation, or access controls
Who you'll be working with and reporting to
You'll report to our Head of Security Engineering and work closely with teams in Engineering, DevOps, GRC, and Product. Our team of specialists is highly collaborative and dedicated to enabling secure growth at scale. You'll also have the chance to work cross-functionally across Pleo to strengthen our security posture in line with company goals.
How you'll develop in this role
In your first 6 months at Pleo, you'll:
Lead and refine our Application Security roadmap
Drive improvements in secure development practices across engineering teams
Shape and execute long-term security initiatives that support scalable product growth
We're committed to helping you develop your career, whether that means taking on bigger projects, mentoring others, or expanding your expertise into new areas.
Show me the benefits!
Your own Pleo card (no more out-of-pocket spending!)
Lunch is on us for your work days - enjoy catered meals or receive a lunch allowance based on your local office
Comprehensive private healthcare - depending on your location, coverage options include Vitality, Alan or Medis
We offer 25 days of holiday + your public holidays
For our team, we offer both hybrid and fully remote working options
Option to purchase 5 additional days of holiday through a salary sacrifice
We use MyndUp to give our employees access to free mental health and well-being support with great success so far
Paid parental leave - we want to make sure that we're supportive of families and help you feel that you don't have to compromise your family due to work
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role in any of the listed locations
Why join us?
Working at Pleo means you're working on something very exciting: the future of work. Our mission is to help every company go beyond the books. Pleo itself means 'more than you'd expect', and it's been the secret to our success over the last 8 years. So it's only fitting that we'd pass this philosophy onto our customers to help them make the most of their finances.
We think company spending should be delegated to all employees and teams, that it should be as automated as possible, and that it should drive a culture of responsible spending. Finance teams shouldn't be siloed from the rest of the organisation - they shou
About the Company
Centralise your business spending for complete financial efficiency and balance the books effortlessly with Europe’s most loved and trusted spend management platform.
Expenses, reimbursements, invoices, budgets... With Pleo, you can pay, manage and optimise, turning your spending into a key to business success.
Just... Pleo it.
Join 37,000+ happy companies and start using Pleo today for free.
www.pleo.io
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