Overview
We are Kingfisher, a leading home‑improvement retailer committed to making better homes, better lives for everyone. We invite you to join our Security Operations team as an Application Security Specialist, a senior role focused on safeguarding our digital platforms and embedding security throughout development.
The role will be based at our Head Office in Paddington, with an expectation of 12 days a month in the office.
Responsibilities
* Own and optimise Kingfisher’s application security tools and services to maximise value.
* Lead operational oversight of application security testing across web, mobile, and API platforms.
* Drive the bug bounty programme and manage relationships with vendors and researchers.
* Coordinate penetration testing activities and partner with application owners to remediate findings.
* Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and champion automation of security testing.
* Provide actionable metrics, KPIs, and insights to improve application security posture.
* Stay ahead of emerging threats and lead continuous improvement initiatives for application security.
* Strong communicator with excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, and a passion for application security.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in application security or software development within complex technology environments.
* Strong knowledge of secure coding practices and hands‑on experience with SAST, DAST, and related tooling.
* Practical experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines in DevSecOps settings.
* Familiarity with common attack vectors (such as OWASP Top 10) and mitigation techniques.
* Experience with threat modelling and API security.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our customers come from all walks of life — and so do we. We’re committed to ensuring all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants are treated equally, regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, ethnicity, culture, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
Benefits (selected)
* Private Health Care: Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with AXA. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (Subject to Benefit In Kind taxation).
* Kingfisher Pension Scheme: Immediate eligibility through auto‑enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company.
* 25 Days’ Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro‑rated for part‑time colleagues).
* Staff Discount: 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service.
* Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP): Share ownership in a tax‑efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached.
* Life Assurance: x4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS‑MP) or x1 Salary if not active member.
* Bonus: Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role.
* Kingfisher Share Save: Option to purchase Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service required at the annual invitation date, normally in October.
Application Process
* Step 1: Apply on the Kingfisher Careers website.
* Step 2: Review by Talent Acquisition team.
* Step 3: Phone interview.
* Step 4: Face‑to‑face or virtual interview.
* Step 5: Feedback and offer.
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