Security Tester

Role: Security Tester Location: Leeds/hybrid, working 2-3 days per week in the office Salary: DOE plus extensive benefitsContract type: PermanentEmployment type: Full timeWorking hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-FriDo you want to work for the nation's largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We're a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years' experience, helping over 1.4 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery. We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day. Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider. We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all.We an exciting new opportunity available for a skilled Security Tester with strong experience in data security, privacy, and integrity testing. This role involves identifying vulnerabilities in systems, applications, and data pipelines, and ensuring that sensitive data is protected against unauthorised access, leakage, and corruption.The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of both offensive and defensive security techniques, as well as hands-on experience with data governance and compliance frameworks. If you have strong experience in automation testing and tools used to mature the wider QA framework, then we would be keen to hear from you!What's in it for you?Occupational sick payEnhanced maternity and paternity payContributory pensionDiscounted insurance (Aviva)Employee discount siteDiscounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)Employee assistance programmeIn-house mental health supportFree onsite parkingHealth and wellbeing initiativesSocial events throughout the yearCycle to work schemeGreen car scheme*(subject to minimum earnings)Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)Long service bonusRefer a friend bonusBlue light cardHybrid workingCommitment to CPD/training25 days annual leave increasing with serviceAnnual leave buy and sell schemeDiscounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds25% Discount & health & beauty purchases25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor ServicesWhat you'll be doing?Conduct penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security audits across applications, networks, and data environmentsTest and validate data encryption, access controls, and data masking mechanismsCollaborate with data engineering and analytics teams to ensure secure data pipelines and storage solutionsSimulate attacks to identify weaknesses in data handling and transmissionReview and test data governance policies for compliance with GDPR, and other relevant regulationsDevelop and maintain automated security testing scripts and toolsDocument findings and provide actionable recommendations to development and infrastructure teamsStay up-to-date with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategiesWho are we looking for?Solid understanding of Agile principles and Scrum methodologyProven ability to define, prioritise, and deliver high-quality software featuresStrong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentExperience with SQL, NoSQL, and big data platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data access controlsProficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automationCertifications such as OSCP, CEH, CISSP, or GIAC are a plusExperience with product management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps)Background in SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech, or eCommerce (customize based on your industry)Familiarity with UX/UI principles and user-centric designWorking knowledge of data privacy laws and compliance standardsExperience with DevSecOps and integrating security into CI/CD pipelinesExposure to machine learning models and their security implicationsWhat happens next?Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.