Company Description
Depop is the community-powered circular fashion marketplace where anyone can buy, sell and discover desirable secondhand fashion. With a community of over 35 million users, Depop is on a mission to make fashion circular, redefining fashion consumption. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in London, with offices in New York and Manchester, and in 2021 became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Etsy. Find out more at www.depop.com
Our mission is to make fashion circular and to create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, no matter who they are or where they’re from. Just as our platform connects people globally, we believe our workplace should reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We thrive on the power of different perspectives and experiences, knowing they drive innovation and bring us closer to our users. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, providing employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status. We’re continuously evolving our recruitment processes to ensure fairness and are open to accommodating any needs you might have.
If, due to a disability, you need adjustments to complete the application, please let us know by sending an email with your name, the role to which you would like to apply, and the type of support you need to complete the application to adjustments@depop.com. For any other non-disability related questions, please reach out to our Talent Partners.
The Role
In 2025 we are investing in enhancing security capabilities to our Engineering & Data group. We are looking for a security engineer to guide our engineering practices, enhance security in our software delivery lifecycle, and work closely with our Information Security team..
As a Security Engineer at Depop, you will be responsible for providing security guidance and support, building capabilities which strengthen our security, and support the InfoSec team with our current security policies and processes.
Responsibilities:
Perform code/design reviews and security testing
Identifying and working with our engineers to mitigate vulnerabilities in our codebases
Working with our engineers to integrate security into the SDLC
Propose solutions for paved paths to solve problems at scale
Help foster a culture of secure engineering
Assess and address risks in our cloud-based platform
Identify insecure patterns in our infrastructure and networks
Help establish and implement infrastructure and network policies
Support and facilitate of our vulnerability management program
Be part of our on-call rotation for security incidents
Requirements:
Deep knowledge of at least one major cloud provider (AWS specifically is advantageous)
Strong networking foundations
Experience architecting systems at scale
Expertise with infrastructure as code (Terraform as an advantage)
Experience securing Kubernetes clusters and docker containers
Experience with vulnerability scanning and software patching at scale
Experience with software development
A strong understanding of industry best practices for secure engineering
Be comfortable working independently, with a high degree of trust and autonomy.
A proven track record of role-modelling a pragmatic security culture
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Additional Information
Health + Mental Wellbeing
PMI and cash plan healthcare access with Bupa
Subsidised counselling and coaching with Self Space
Cycle to Work scheme with options from Evans or the Green Commute Initiative
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 confidential support
Mental Health First Aiders across the business for support and signposting
Work/Life Balance:
25 days annual leave with option to carry over up to 5 days
1 company-wide day off per quarter
Impact hours: Up to 2 days additional paid leave per year for volunteering
Fully paid 4 week sabbatical after completion of 5 years of consecutive service with Depop, to give you a chance to recharge or do something you love.
Flexible Working: MyMode hybrid-working model with Flex, Office Based, and Remote options *role dependant
All offices are dog-friendly
Ability to work abroad for 4 weeks per year in UK tax treaty countries
Family Life:
18 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time regular employees
IVF leave, shared parental leave, and paid emergency parent/carer leave
Learn + Grow:
Budgets for conferences, learning subscriptions, and more
Mentorship and programmes to upskill employees
Your Future:
Life Insurance (financial compensation of 3x your salary)
Pension matching up to 6% of qualifying earnings
Depop Extras:
Employees enjoy free shipping on their Depop sales within the UK.
Special milestones are celebrated with gifts and rewards!
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