Join the AutoScout24 security team and be part of our Information Security team that is a highly skilled group supporting all our teams to build and run secure digital products. We have understood that cyber security is an essential part of our business and including it in all our initiatives is natural. We are looking for Security Engineers that really care – for you!
What You'll Do:
- Lead the design and development of security products and ensures they integrate smoothly with the technology best-practices, product segments way of work, cross-functions customer perspective
- Evangelize the use of the security products their team provides and consults other teams on use-cases and best practices especially with regards to platform model and standardization
- Help define security best practices and increases company-wide adoption
- Lead the technical design of the products being built within the team as well knowledge-sharing, quality improvement and customer adoption improvements
- Responsible for multiple technical areas or processes within the team. Leads technical discussions and improvements around them.
- End-to-end ownership for one or more technical areas’ security products developed within the team, participates on the on-call setup within Information
- Troubleshoot security incidents and occasionally act as a security incident commander as defined in the Security Incident Management process
What We're Looking For:
- Genuine interest and passion for Security
- Strong knowledge of attack vectors and defense strategies (e.g. OWASP Top 10)
- Hands-on experience on building secure architectures leveraging open-source solutions
- Hands-on experience in AWS Cloud security architecture and development
- Deep experience working with software engineers and providing security consultancy in the SDLC process
- Deep understanding of SAST, DAST and their use in development pipelines
- Proficiency with at least one programming language (preferably Python but it's not a must)
- Experience with our stack of technologies: (AWS, CloudFormation, ECS, ELK stack, Docker, Kubernetes, Different SaaS solutions (e.g. GitHub, Auth0), Tomcat/JVM based stacks, Python based backend tools).
- Experience with open-source tools / frameworks, Strong software development background, 2+ years working experience as Security Engineer
- Enjoy working with command-line tools in Unix environments
- Experience leveraging AI, Generative AI (GenAI) to enhance engineering productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and optimize workflows. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI-driven solutions into their daily work — such as code generation, debugging, reviews, documentation, and decision support—to improve efficiency for themselves and their teams. A proactive approach to exploring and implementing AI tools that drive innovation and streamline development processes is highly valued.
What we offer?
We support you to make your ideas a reality. At AutoScout24 we promise:
- An environment in which you can drive innovative ideas forward.
- Targeted training and workshops that support you and your development, including English or German courses.
- We offer best in class equipment.
- Working hours as flexible as you are, including the option to work from your home office.
- 30 days vacation
- A team that celebrates your shared successes. Of course adjusted to the current situation.
- An attractive salary package and a range of personal benefits such as discounts from our partners, fresh fruit and free drinks.
- Support in finding suitable childcare and emergency childcare.
- JobRad and Urban Sports Club
- A dog-friendly office. (We like our four-legged friends – bring yours with you.)
A culture of growth
With over 50 nationalities represented, we’re proud to welcome people of all backgrounds to our growing community, and we’re always finding new ways to help people feel welcomed and included. Here, you’ll have the tools, training and support you need to work in a way that suits you, learn new skills and reach your potential.
For a career where you can drive our business and shape your future, apply now.
