Lead Application Security Engineer
Key Responsibilities:
● Threat Modeling: Lead design reviews for new banking features (Payments, Transfers,
KYC). Identify logic flaws before code is written.
● Pipeline Automation: Architect and maintain the SAST/DAST/SCA tooling in the CI/CD
pipeline (e.g., SonarQube, Snyk, GitLab CI) to block vulnerabilities automatically.
● Code Review: Perform manual code audits on high-risk components (Authentication,
Ledger logic) in Java, Kotlin, or Swift.
● Cloud & AI Patterns: Deliver API, container, cloud, and AI security design patterns.
Ensure that developers have "paved roads" (secure templates) for deploying
microservices and AI models.
● Culture: Act as a mentor to the development team, running secure coding workshops and
championing a "Security Champion" program.
Technical Requirements:
● 5+ years in Application Security with a background in Software Development.
● Proficiency in at least one core language: Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, or Go.
● Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10 and SANS Top 25.
● Experience with CI/CD integration (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
● Bonus: Experience in Fintech or Banking.
Security pay context
Based on 1,546 disclosed Security salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $142K/year, with most offers between $114K and $180K (10th–90th percentile: $94K–$216K).
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