Application Security Engineer Artificial Intelligence - SGI

Application Security Engineer - AI (Contract) London (Hybrid) | Financial Services/Investment Management Overview Our client is looking for an experienced Application Security Engineer to join a high-profile project focused on building and deploying an AI-powered security platform to scan internal codebases for vulnerabilities. Working closely with Engineering and DevSecOps teams, you'll help integrate AI-driven security capabilities into the software development lifecycle to improve automated vulnerability detection and remediation. Key Responsibilities • Develop and deploy AI-driven application security solutions. • Integrate automated code scanning into CI/CD pipelines. • Perform secure code reviews and vulnerability assessments. • Work with development teams to remediate security issues. • Support threat modelling and secure SDLC initiatives. • Evaluate and optimise AI/LLM tools for application security. Required Skills • Strong background in Application Security / DevSecOps. • Experience with SAST, SCA, DAST and secure code review. • Good understanding of OWASP Top 10 and secure coding principles. • Experience with CI/CD and modern software development practices. • Knowledge of one or more programming languages (Python, Java, Go, JavaScript or C#). • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP). Desirable • Experience with AI/LLMs applied to security. • Familiarity with tools such as OpenAI, LangChain or similar AI frameworks. • Previous experience in financial services or enterprise environments. Contract: Initial 6-month contract (likely extension) Location: Hybrid – London Rate: circa £700-800 per day By applying for this role, you consent to SGI contacting you by telephone regarding recruitment services, market updates, and relevant business opportunities We believe in equal opportunity for all and actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Source Group International Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy