DevSecOps Lead Engineer

Overview

DevSecOps Lead Engineer at Wayflyer

Today's consumer brands need a capital provider that keeps pace with their growth ambitions. Traditional financing options are slow, cumbersome and often out of reach. That's why we built Wayflyer.

Our mission is to give the world access to the best products by empowering great brands to reach their growth potential.

Wayflyer's unique technology allows us to assess businesses in minutes, generate financing offers that reflect their growth potential and send funds in as little as 24 hours. Since launching in April 2020, we've deployed over $4.5bn to thousands of brands worldwide, backed by Tier 1 banks like J.P. Morgan. We've become a trusted financing partner for some amazing brands, like True Classic, Little Words Project and Kekoa Foods.

Teams at Wayflyer are truly cross-functional. You'll be collaborating with ambitious colleagues from around the world - all striving to deliver on a huge opportunity.

Culture & Values at Wayflyer: At Wayflyer, we value being sound people, excellent operators, and ambitious overachievers, working together with integrity, creativity, and bold optimism to deliver exceptional results. To learn more, please visit our website.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in the design and development of products and systems, balancing security best practices with customer experience and developer friction
• Design and implement proactive security measures through automated vulnerability detection and prevention pipelines early in the development lifecycle
• Lead threat hunting initiatives and conduct in-depth security investigations using advanced analytics
• Review code security using static analysis tools, focusing on high-confidence findings to identify and address vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle without creating unnecessary developer friction
• Build and maintain automated security testing frameworks to catch security issues early
• Develop and implement real-time threat detection mechanisms using AWS security services
• Create automated incident response playbooks and security orchestration workflows
• Research and implement cutting-edge security tools and techniques for proactive defense
• Mentor development teams on secure coding practices and threat modeling

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Python and TypeScript ecosystems, and deep familiarity with GitHub's security features and workflows
• Proven track record implementing proactive security measures and vulnerability detection pipelines
• Deep understanding of AWS security services to develop real-time threat detection
• Hands-on experience with modern security tools and automated testing frameworks
• Strong background in CI/CD security and automated security testing
• Working knowledge of security compliance and frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain security automation
• Experience leading security investigations and incident response
• Track record of successfully mentoring teams on security best practices
• Strong communicator who can effectively collaborate across teams

What to Expect After You Apply

You can expect to hear from a member of our Talent Acquisition team soon. If we believe you're a good fit, the first step will be a conversation with a recruiter who will guide you through the next stages of the process. The full interview process, which includes meeting the Hiring Manager and completing a case study or interview loop, typically takes approximately four to six weeks.

Perks & Benefits

• Time Off That Matters: Recharge with 25 days of paid annual leave, plus public holidays.
• Your Wellbeing: Access support and resources to support your wellbeing, including our Wellbeing @ Wayflyer ERG.
• Comprehensive Health & Protection: Stay covered with private healthcare, life insurance, and critical illness cover.
• Secure Your Future with Our Pension Plan: Our pension plan helps you build a strong foundation for tomorrow, starting today.
• Family-First Policies: Generous parental and adoptive leave, including 6 months of paid leave for Primary Caregivers and 3 months of paid leave for Secondary Caregivers.
• Share in Our Success: With our equity scheme, you're not just an employee; you're a stakeholder in our journey.
• Work From Abroad: Enjoy the freedom to work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 60 calendar days a year.

Work Location & Policy

• Dublin, Our Buzzing HQ: Our headquarters operates a hybrid model. The number of in-office days depends on your team, but the majority of teams and our SLT are typically in 3-4 days per week, giving you valuable exposure to senior leadership.
• London, One Big Family: Home to around 30 employees, our brand-new London office also runs on a hybrid model. You'll often find our CEO working alongside the team with regular visits.
• Sydney, Small but Mighty: Our close-knit Sydney office has around 20 employees and follows a flexible hybrid model, fostering strong collaboration.
• Atlanta, New York & Charlotte, Stateside Collaboration: Each of our US offices has 8-10 employees and operates with a flexible hybrid approach, blending in-person connection with remote freedom.
• Remote, Across the US & Europe: The majority of our Tech org works remotely across the UK and Europe, coming together throughout the year for off-sites, company kick off and technical kick off. We also have a growing number of remote team members across the US.

How We Handle Your Personal Data

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Wayflyer Limited will process your personal data for the purpose of evaluating your suitability for the role. Such processing is based on the need to take steps prior to entering into a potential employment agreement. To learn more about how we handle your personal data, you can contact our privacy team at or review our privacy notice at

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

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