Software Security Architect (Insurtech)

TL;DR

Software Security Architect (Insurtech): Lead secure software development and architecture for a cloud-native insurance core platform with an accent on mentoring teams, code reviews, and regulatory compliance. Focus on designing secure coding practices, optimizing platform security, and guiding SDLC integration of security standards.

Location: Hybrid Madrid

Company

Leading global provider of comprehensive insurance core software platforms, transitioning to microservices and event-driven architecture.

What you will do

• Mentor development teams on secure coding practices through code reviews and security tool evaluations.
• Identify code and architectural optimizations to enhance platform security.
• Lead design and adoption of secure coding standards aligned with industry regulations.
• Stay ahead of secure coding evolutions and guide architects, developers, and services teams across SDLC.
• Collaborate on secure architecture and technology stack evolution.
• Assist sales on RFP security questions and ensure platform compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, DORA, ISO 27001, NIST-CSF.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience in code remediation and application security.
• Demonstrated experience in information security with strong software development, architecture, and design background.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and regulations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent understanding of SDLC and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Availability to travel.

Nice to have

• Experience in insurance business or tools.
• Experience in Java-based applications and Spring Framework.
• Experience in cloud-native applications.

Culture & Benefits

• Multicultural, open, people-oriented environment with teams across Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
• Flexible home office policy and choice of office locations.
• Competitive remuneration with personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Positive culture focused on wellbeing, no-meeting focus time, dynamic team support.
• Half-day off on second Friday of each month for personal projects or family.