Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Posted 2 days ago by 1765259619

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: Lead application security initiatives by implementing and managing security testing techniques aligned with enterprise standards. Analyze, assess, and respond to open-source vulnerabilities, including zero-day threats, impacting applications. Develop and execute remediation plans for identified security risks while championing secure coding practices across engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead application security initiatives by implementing and managing security testing techniques aligned with enterprise standards.
  • Analyze, assess, and respond to open-source vulnerabilities, including zero-day threats, impacting applications.
  • Develop and execute remediation plans, such as code refactoring and dependency updates, for identified security risks.
  • Champion secure coding practices and facilitate security reviews across engineering teams.
  • Provide technical designs and recommendations to minimize vulnerabilities and strengthen security posture.
  • Collaborate with development, architecture, and security teams to embed security throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
  • Stay updated on emerging security threats, tools, and best practices in application and cloud security.
  • Apply strong programming experience in Java, JavaScript, and Python to support secure software development.
  • Utilize security tools (e.g., Sonatype, Qualys, SonarQube, AWS Inspector) and practices (e.g., DevSecOps) to enhance application security.
  • Communicate effectively to bridge gaps between technical and non-technical stakeholders and influence secure architecture decisions.
  • Participate in cross-functional team efforts to drive security-focused development initiatives and process improvements.

Key Skills:

  • Strong programming experience in Java, JavaScript, and Python.
  • Experience with security tools such as Sonatype, Qualys, SonarQube, and AWS Inspector.
  • Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security best practices.
  • Ability to analyze and respond to security vulnerabilities.
  • Strong communication skills to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience with DevSecOps practices.
  • Ability to develop and execute remediation plans for security risks.
  • Collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Senior Software Engineer Application Security
Location: 100% Remote

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Summary:

- Lead application security initiatives by implementing and managing security testing techniques aligned with enterprise standards.
- Analyze, assess, and respond to open-source vulnerabilities, including zero-day threats, impacting applications.
- Develop and execute remediation plans, such as code refactoring and dependency updates, for identified security risks.
- Champion secure coding practices and facilitate security reviews across engineering teams.
- Provide technical designs and recommendations to minimize vulnerabilities and strengthen security posture.
- Collaborate with development, architecture, and security teams to embed security throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
- Stay updated on emerging security threats, tools, and best practices in application and cloud security.
- Apply strong programming experience in Java, JavaScript, and Python to support secure software development.
- Utilize security tools (e.g., Sonatype, Qualys, SonarQube, AWS Inspector) and practices (e.g., DevSecOps) to enhance application security.
- Communicate effectively to bridge gaps between technical and non-technical stakeholders and influence secure architecture decisions.
- Participate in cross-functional team efforts to drive security-focused development initiatives and process improvements.