Security Software Engineer II, Detection and Response

Pinterest

About Pinterest: Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product. Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible. At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we’re looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we’ll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI. Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here. This role is part of Pinterest’s Corporate Security team and will collaborate closely with engineers to tackle complex enterprise security challenges. You will have the opportunity to design and implement innovative solutions that protect Pinterest’s systems and data. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring the safety and resilience of the company’s enterprise environment. What you’ll do:  * Automation & Tooling - Develop scripts, tools, and automated pipelines to streamline vulnerability scanning, incident triage processes. Integrate security tools within CI/CD pipelines. * Implement Secure Engineering Practices -  Design, develop, and maintain software systems with security best practices integrated throughout the development lifecycle.\ * Collaborate with XFN Teams - Partner with security engineers and IT to improve detection and remediation of threats across infrastructure and applications. * Use AI to accelerate analysis and iteration, while applying judgment and verification to ensure correctness and quality. * Leverage AI to streamline and enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and coverage of security engineering and review processes. * Grow your skills in an inclusive and encouraging environment * Learn from supportive, collaborative teammates * Use modern technologies and tools (including AI) * Work on real security challenges that protect millions of users and make a real impact from day one What we’re looking for: * Linux/UNIX, macOS or Windows internals with an emphasis on proactive hardening * Demonstrated ability to use AI to improve speed and quality in your day-to-day workflow for relevant outputs. * Strong track record of critical evaluation and verification of AI-assisted work (e.g., testing, source-checking, data validation, peer review). * High integrity and ownership: you protect sensitive data, avoid over-reliance on AI, and remain accountable for final decisions and deliverables. * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or, a related field or equivalent experience   In-Office Requirement Statement:  * We recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role. * This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times every 6-months and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.  Relocation Statement: * This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.   #LI-REMOTE #LI-AH At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise. Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here. US based applicants only $123,696—$254,667 USD Our Commitment to Inclusion: Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.   By submitting this application, I certify that all information submitted in my application and throughout the hiring process is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation may disqualify me from employment consideration or result in termination if discovered after hire.

Alpha FMC

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting (Alpha) is a leading global consultancy to the financial services industry. We are a boutique management consulting firm that offers the world’s top industry players a competitive edge through our expertise and industry insight. Our team is of a uniquely high calibre and by focusing across the General Insurance & Specialty value chain, we build deep knowledge and experience within our industry. We have our headquarters located the United Kingdom, as well as offices in major global financial centres across the United States, France, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Asia. The Insurance team works with industry leading carriers, brokers, market bodies, ancillary businesses, and technology providers to position our clients for future success. We have a fast growing team of dedicated consultants with deep experience from working both within the industry and consulting. Successful candidates should expect a diverse range of complex and strategic engagements across the market. As we continue to expand our client base and expertise, we are looking for individuals to join our team to support our growth journey. Please see below an outline of the responsibilities of the role as well as the requirements. ROLE OVERVIEW   We are seeking an exceptional Application & Software Engineering Lead with deep Insurance domain expertise to drive the design, delivery, and evolution of our core technology platforms. This is a high-impact leadership role sitting at the intersection of engineering excellence and insurance business capability, responsible for leading cross-functional engineering teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and compliant software solutions. You will act as a trusted technology partner to the world’s largest insurance firms, translating complex insurance workflows — spanning policy administration, underwriting, claims, and regulatory compliance — into robust, modern application architectures. You will set the technical vision, champion engineering best practices, and cultivate a high-performing team culture.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES   ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP * Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers, architects, and analysts across multiple squads. * Define and uphold engineering standards, coding practices, and quality frameworks across the function. * Drive a culture of continuous improvement, psychological safety, and technical craftsmanship. * Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development conversations with direct reports. * Collaborate with Engineering Managers, Product Owners, and Delivery Leads to ensure aligned, outcome-driven delivery. APPLICATION STRATEGY & ARCHITECTURE * Own the application roadmap for core insurance platforms, including policy management, claims, underwriting, and distribution systems. * Design and govern scalable, event-driven, cloud-native architectures appropriate for the insurance technology landscape. * Lead technical design reviews, architecture decision records (ADRs), and proof-of-concept evaluations. * Assess and manage technical debt; prioritise remediation in balance with feature delivery. * Evaluate and recommend third-party insurance software (e.g. Guidewire, Duck Creek, Majesco) and integration patterns. INSURANCE DOMAIN DELIVERY * Apply specialist knowledge of insurance business processes to shape technical solutions that meet regulatory and operational requirements. * Oversee delivery of insurance-specific capabilities: policy lifecycle management, claims handling, bordereaux processing, reinsurance ceding, and premium calculation engines. * Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations including Solvency II, FCA requirements, market standards, and GDPR. * Act as a subject matter expert (SME) bridging business stakeholders and engineering teams on insurance domain requirements. DELIVERY & EXECUTION * Own end-to-end software delivery for one or more product areas; accountable for quality, timeliness, and technical integrity. * Champion Agile and DevSecOps practices; contribute to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release governance. * Define and track engineering KPIs including lead time, deployment frequency, MTTR, and defect escape rate. * Manage stakeholder expectations and provide transparent reporting on engineering progress and risk. STAKEHOLDER & VENDOR ENGAGEMENT * Partner with Product, Actuarial, Risk, Compliance, and Operations teams to understand and shape business requirements. * Manage relationships with technology vendors and insurance software providers; lead procurement and contract negotiations where required. * Represent the engineering function in senior leadership forums, architecture boards, and client-facing engagements.   SKILLS & EXPERIENCE   ESSENTIAL * Significant experience (7+ years) in software engineering. * Demonstrable insurance domain expertise across one or more of: Specialty, London Market / Lloyds, or Reinsurance. * Strong command of modern application development: microservices, API-first design, event-driven architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). * Proven ability to lead distributed engineering teams delivering in an Agile/SAFe environment. * Deep understanding of insurance data models, regulatory frameworks (FCA, PRA, Solvency II), and compliance requirements. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences, including C-suite stakeholders. HIGHLY DESIRABLE * Consulting experience. * Background in data engineering or analytics within an insurance context (e.g. actuarial data platforms, claims analytics). * Experience delivering large-scale digital transformation or legacy modernisation programmes in insurance. * Relevant certifications: AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, TOGAF, or equivalent. * Exposure to AI/ML applications in insurance (e.g. fraud detection, underwriting automation, NLP for claims). TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES * Languages & Frameworks: Java, Python, .NET, or similar enterprise-grade stack; REST and GraphQL APIs. * Cloud & Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins). * Data & Integration: Kafka / event streaming, enterprise integration patterns, EDI/ACORD XML or JSON standards. * Security & Compliance: OWASP practices, data privacy engineering, secure SDLC.   WHAT WE OFFER   * Competitive base salary benchmarked to senior tech consulting market rates. * Annual performance bonus tied to individual and company outcomes. * Comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance, and income protection. * Hybrid working model with flexible arrangements to support work-life balance. * Generous pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions. * Continuous learning budget and access to industry conferences, certifications, and training programmes. * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to buy additional days. * Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.

Okta

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence. This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. Get to know Okta Team Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We enable everyone to safely use any technology anywhere, on any device or application. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds provide secure, flexible access, authentication, and automation, transforming how people navigate the digital world and placing Identity at the core of business security and growth. At Okta, we are committed to celebrating a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are looking for lifelong learners and individuals whose unique experiences will make our organization better. The Technology Data and Intelligence (TDI) team at Okta is focused on boosting internal efficiency through the implementation of secure, scalable, and innovative systems. About the Role We are seeking an independent Senior Salesforce Engineer who effectively balances technical excellence with a disciplined approach to the software development lifecycle. In this role, you will serve as a guardian of our codebase through implementation, rigorous peer reviews, automated testing, and comprehensive deployment support, ensuring the architectural integrity of our environments. Key Responsibilities * Technical Implementation: Lead the translation of user stories into robust, scalable technical designs. Responsible for the end-to-end execution of features, ensuring alignment with organizational standards. * Solution Design and Architecture: Architect and design secure, scalable solutions by translating complex business requirements into technical specifications and solution designs that leverage the Salesforce platform, particularly within the Sales and CPQ domains. * Quality Assurance and Testing: Ensure 100% unit test coverage for all new logic. Build and maintain an automated test regression suite to minimize manual overhead and proactively identify regressions. * Code and Peer Mentorship: Conduct thorough Pull Request (PR) reviews, providing constructive feedback to junior and mid-level developers to maintain code quality and consistency. * Deployment and Release Support: Manage the deployment cycle, including documenting all changes, securing necessary Jira approvals, resolving environment-specific test issues, and performing final validation in Production. * Global Collaboration & Ownership: Demonstrated strong ownership and the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional, global teams and stakeholders. Required Qualifications * Salesforce Development Expertise (5+ years): Proven proficiency in Salesforce development, including Apex, Process/Flow Automations, and Lightning Web Components (LWC). * Software Development Acumen (3+ years): Strong background in general software engineering principles, with significant experience in Java, Python, or JavaScript. * Domain Specific Knowledge: In-depth knowledge and practical experience within Sales Cloud and Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) domains are essential. * Advanced AI Agent Frameworks & Data Processing: Expertise in modern AI agent or agentforce frameworks, orchestration techniques, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, and advanced vector search methodologies. * CI/CD Pipeline Proficiency: Hands-on experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, specifically utilizing Jenkins and Salesforce DX (SFDX) for efficient development and release. * Secure Salesforce Solution Development: Deep understanding and practical application of Salesforce security features, adherence to data privacy regulations, and implementation of best practices for secure solution development. * Communication, & Problem-Solving: Possesses excellent communication and robust problem-solving abilities. Capable of independently driving technical direction, mentoring team members, fostering collaboration, and effectively managing all project aspects. Preferred Qualifications (Extra Credit) * Salesforce certifications, such as Platform Developer I/II, CPQ Administrator, Application Architect, or Technical Architect. * Experience designing or implementing advanced Salesforce DevOps practices. * Previous work in a high-growth, SaaS, fast-paced technology company. #P7110_3468222 #LI_Hybrid The Okta Experience * Supporting Your Well-Being  * Driving Social Impact  * Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one. Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation. Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.