Team Lead Security Architecture & Engineering

About the Position

Team Lead Security Architecture & Engineering

Shine is the financial copilot for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Founded by serial entrepreneurs Rico Andersen and Martin Hegelund, Shine is a leading European fintech unicorn on a mission to restore the joy of running a business, by ending wasted time on financial admin. Shine offers a connected solution for invoicing, accounting, payroll, business accounts, payments, and financing, meaning business owners can focus their energy on growing a healthy business, not held back by manual admin.

Part of something bigger

Today we're part of Cegid, a European leader in cloud software for finance and accounting. Together we're building Europe's leading financial copilot for small businesses and their accountants. Shine already supports more than 400,000 small businesses. As part of Cegid, we now reach over one million small businesses and 15,000 accountants across Europe.

We're a multicultural team working from France, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands, contributing to a wider European network that spans Spain, Portugal and Belgium.

Your hiring experience matters

Just as we respect our customers' time, we respect yours. Your experience with Shine and Cegid should feel simple, transparent and genuinely supportive.

If this sounds like somewhere you want to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

As the Team Lead – Security Architecture & Engineering at Shine you drive the design, implementation, and evolution of our security architecture across cloud, applications, infrastructure, and enterprise platforms.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and mentor Security Architects and Security Engineers.
• Define and maintain security architecture standards, patterns, and roadmaps.
• Embed Secure-by-Design and DevSecOps practices across the technology lifecycle.
• Conduct security architecture reviews, threat modelling, and design assurance activities.
• Drive security engineering initiatives across Cloud Security, CNAPP, IAM, Application Security, Data Security, and Security Automation.
• Lead Virtual Technology Security Committee to ensure security initiatives are prioritised.
• Partner with Engineering, Product, IT and GRC teams to manage security risks and enable innovation.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and ensure alignment with security strategy and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading Security Architecture and Engineering functions.
• 10 years experience in the Security field and at least 2 years in a leading position.
• Strong expertise in cloud-native architectures, application security, IAM, and modern security engineering practices.
• Experience implementing and operating CNAPP, security automation, and secure cloud platforms.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive security outcomes across complex environments.
• Preferred Certifications CCSP, SABSA, AWS/Azure/GCP Security Certifications.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Threat Modelling and Design Assurance.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a leading European fintech unicorn
• Be part of a multicultural team contributing to a wider European network

About the Company

Shine is the financial copilot for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Founded by serial entrepreneurs Rico Andersen and Martin Hegelund, Shine is a leading European fintech unicorn on a mission to restore the joy of running a business, by ending wasted time on financial admin. Shine offers a connected solution for invoicing, accounting, payroll, business accounts, payments, and financing, meaning business owners can focus their energy on growing a healthy business, not held back by manual admin.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We follow the principle of equal treatment to consider all job applicants and do not discriminate based on their gender, sexual orientation, color, racial or ethnic origin, religion, disability, etc. as per applicable law.

Our Recruitment Process

1. A 30' first call with Marc (Talent Acquisition Specialist) to get to know you better and share more about Shine.
2. A 45' interview with Abhishek (Director of Security) to discuss your past experiences and the role we are offering.
3. A 30' interview with Maud (SVP Risk & Compliance) to dive deeper into the strategic side of the job.
4. A 45' business case presentation to highlight your skills and give you a hands-on feel for the role.
5. A soft skills interview to see how we can best support your growth at Shine.

Locations

• Amsterdam, NL
• Berlin, DE
• Copenhagen, DK

Contact

Marc Riehle