Software Security Architect
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RELEX Solutions create cutting-edge optimisation software to help retailers and consumer brands drive profitable growth. With growth comes opportunities, and we embrace both. Within our platforms, our teams are driving change, working with international colleagues and the latest tech stack to develop solutions that transform into a pioneering end product; it’s tangible and impactful – for our customers and the world.
Our Technology Team
Our Technology team enjoys a challenge. They’re hungry to learn and don’t hesitate to ask what, why, and how. They get to work with various technologies to create high-quality, scalable applications (just imagine, thousands of stores, millions of products, and billions of rows of raw data!). Their expertise positively impacts the environment and business processes around the world; alongside international colleagues, they drive change and develop solutions that become our pioneering end product. From functional programming, machine learning, and interesting algorithms, to building big data pipelines, they’re behind it all. They can work flexibly, remote or in-office – after all, they contribute to all our achievements, so we reward them with genuine work-life balance and access to every opportunity.
Your Role:
We are now looking for a Security Architect, Plan Engineering to join our company of extraordinary people. As a Software Security Architect, your mission will be to safeguard our customers’ highly confidential business data and ensure our services remain continuously available. You will have considerable freedom in prioritizing your own work, while being backed by our seasoned information security team that provides you with guardrails,
At RELEX we empower engineering teams to own their security controls and continuously improve them, although we recognize that sometimes they may need guidance or support. As Security Architect, you’ll be instrumental in bridging this gap, helping teams enhance their security posture while maintaining our high standards of data protection and system resilience.
To succeed in your role, you need to have good communications skills to sell your ideas inside the product development organization.
What you will be doing:
As a Security Architect at RELEX Solutions, you will ensure our systems are secure and resilient. You will design functional security controls; ensure non-functional security requirements are met and act as a trusted advisor to engineering teams.
- Design Functional Security Architecture: Develop and implement security controls that protect our systems, participate in roadmap prioritization
- Support Security Audits: Support the teams in preparing for independent security audits
- Incident Response Readiness: Design systems that are prepared to detect, respond to, and enable effective investigation of security incidents
- Security Testing Processes: Establish and orchestrate common processes for SAST, DAST, and SCA
- Threat Modeling: Collaborate with engineering teams to discover threats and suggest remediations
- Trusted Advisor: Act as a point of contact and advisor for security-related matters within the engineering teams
What you bring to the table:
- Strong expertise in Azure, hybrid cloud, Kubernetes, and the Java ecosystem
- Experience in building secure applications on Linux and defending Linux environments
- Proven ability to design and drive the implementation of robust security measures
- Capability to read and reason about code
- Aptitude to automate yourself out of repetitive situations using scripting
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence within a product development environment
- Fluency in English, with strong literacy and writing skills
What we consider an advantage:
- Experience with CSPM (Wiz), Hashicorp Vault, JFrog, or SonarQube.
- Familiarity with the latest security trends and threats.
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Experience with security standards such as ISO 27001 and ISAE 3000 SOC 2.
As part of a truly international team, you’ll collaborate across time zones and cultures, driving innovation and achieving shared success. Our Product & Technology hubs are in Finland, Sweden, Lisbon, the UK, and the US, fostering global collaboration. Our modern approach ensures that work is meaningful, inclusive, and impactful, no matter where you are.
Our employees deserve fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. We actively listen to our community to continuously improve our offerings, ensuring they remain relevant and valuable as we design and update them.
Key Benefits
- We work in a collaborative environment, deploy continuously, and tackle real-world challenges that impact thousands of users every day.
- The chance to influence technology choices and grow the mobile app ecosystem at RELEX.
- Flexible and hybrid working options to support work-life integration.
- Comprehensive health and wellness initiatives.
- Professional development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and clear career pathways.
- Generous leave policies, including parental leave and paid time off, supporting both personal and professional priorities.
Life at RELEX
Life at RELEX is built on collaboration, respect, and flexibility. We believe in fostering a work environment where innovation thrives and everyone feels valued. Our teams work together to solve meaningful challenges, creating an inclusive culture that supports both professional and personal growth. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone – regardless of background, identity, or experience. Whether you’re engaging with colleagues across the globe or finding your own work-life balance, life at RELEX is about making an impact while enjoying the journey. What difference will you make?
Apply today and become a part of RELEX!
Note that we will fill this position as soon as we’ve found the right person, so we recommend that you act quickly.
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