Application Security Architect (Software)
Dublin, 1-2 days a week on-site
Up to € yearly salary
Permanent, Full-time Contract
Ready to take ownership of security across a suite of globally deployed software products?
This is your chance to
set the standard for secure architecture
in one of the most forward-thinking tech environments in Europe
5V Tech is partnered with a well-established technology company that builds
mission-critical software used globally
. With a focus on innovation and security, they empower teams to deliver cutting-edge products that millions rely on every day.
You will join a highly skilled Product Security team working across modern cloud and infrastructure platforms like
Azure, Kubernetes, and Electron
, driving secure-by-design principles from concept through delivery.
Why this role?
You'll be trusted to lead from the front, meaning defining best practices, challenging assumptions, and ensuring every product that leaves the development pipeline is built on a secure foundation. It's a high-impact role where your decisions directly influence how critical systems operate worldwide.
This role is ideal for you if you thrive at the intersection of security, architecture, and innovation,
and if you are someone who loves solving complex problems and influencing how software is designed and built across distributed teams.
What you'll do
• Lead the implementation of Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) across multiple teams
• Review and strengthen architecture and design decisions to eliminate vulnerabilities early
• Embed security into every stage of the build process, from planning to production
• Partner with developers, architects, and product owners to promote security-first thinking
• Run threat modeling sessions and guide teams on mitigation strategies
• Build automation and tools to streamline security workflows
• Educate and mentor teams to lift the organisation's overall security maturity
What you'll bring
• Extensive Software Engineering experience, as well as experience in application security or architecture
• Solid understanding of
cloud security
(preferably Azure)
• Hands-on experience with
Kubernetes, Docker, or Istio
• Strong coding background across several programming languages
• Expert knowledge of
OWASP Top 10
,
SANS Top 25
, and common vulnerability types
• Ability to translate technical risk into clear, actionable guidance
• Confident communicator who can influence engineers and leaders alike
Nice to have
• Knowledge of
OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect,
and modern authentication standards
• Understanding of
web technologies
(JavaScript, HTML5, HTTP, REST)
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CCSP)
If you want to make a real impact on how secure software is built and used globally, this is your chance to lead from the front;
apply now
5V Tech are acting as an Employment Agency for the purposes of this job vacancy. We offer a reward scheme if you can recommend someone for this position, up to €250 for you and an additional €250 to a charity of your choice, 5V Tech are recognised talent solutions experts within IoT and Deep Tech working across Europe, the UK and North America.