The Lead Application Security Engineer is responsible for strengthening ANZ’s software security across the development lifecycle. Requirements typically include substantial experience in application security, secure coding, threat modelling, vulnerability management, penetration testing, and security tools used within CI/CD pipelines. Experience with cloud environments, DevSecOps, software development practices, and risk-based security assessment is highly valued. The successful candidate is expected to provide technical leadership, work closely with engineering and product teams, influence secure design decisions, identify and manage vulnerabilities, and promote security-by-design principles. Strong communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor other engineers are essential.
ANZ, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, is one of Australia’s major banks and a significant financial services organisation across Australia, New Zealand and selected international markets. The bank provides retail, commercial, institutional and private banking services to individuals, businesses and government-related customers. ANZ is investing heavily in digital banking, technology modernisation, cyber security and data-driven services to improve customer experiences and strengthen operational resilience. Its technology teams support large-scale banking platforms, cloud adoption, online channels and secure financial infrastructure. The organisation offers opportunities to work in multidisciplinary teams and contribute to projects that affect millions of customers. ANZ’s Melbourne headquarters is a major technology and corporate hub, with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available in many roles.
Australia offers strong opportunities in banking, cyber security, software engineering, healthcare, construction, education, mining and renewable energy. Major employment centres include Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Australian workplaces are generally collaborative, practical and relatively informal, with emphasis on punctuality, safety, inclusion and work-life balance. Lifestyle options range from vibrant city living and coastal communities to outdoor activities, national parks and extensive beaches. Living costs can be high, especially in Sydney and Melbourne, while salaries and public services are generally strong. Skilled professionals may explore employer-sponsored visas, the Skilled Independent visa, state-nominated pathways or the Temporary Skill Shortage visa, subject to occupation lists and eligibility. Applicants should check official Department of Home Affairs requirements, arrange health insurance where needed, and budget for housing, transport and relocation costs. Australia is an island country, although its cities and regions offer very different climates and lifestyles.
Ooops
Something went wrong, a few job details could not be loaded but you can still apply directly below:
Fetching job details, please wait...