Lead Software Security Engineer Permanent UK (Hybrid - once a month) 86kWe''re working with a highly respected, forward-thinking professional services firm on a mission to embed security into every part of their digital transformation journey. This is a key hire within their growing tech function - they''re looking for a Lead Software Security Engineer to shape and drive secure-by-design principles across new and evolving digital products.You''ll be joining a business that genuinely values its people, with a collaborative culture and real investment in development. They''re agile, ambitious, and looking for someone who wants to play a hands-on role in moving security left - bringing DevSecOps to life and guiding engineering teams with confidence and clarity.What you''ll be doing:Leading the cultural shift towards DevSecOps across multiple product teamsEmbedding security requirements and tooling into the SDLC from the ground upDefining and implementing a product security strategy aligned with business goalsCollaborating with developers to automate and streamline security testingSupporting pen test activity and guiding secure remediation effortsServing as an internal SME on application and cloud security mattersKeeping documentation, training, and security processes up to date and relevantReporting on compliance and presenting regular updates to senior leadershipWhat they''re looking for:A background in software development and security - you''re equally at home with code and r