Senior Application Security Engineer
The company is expanding its Application Security team and requires a professional who is experienced and committed to excellence. The purpose of the role is to ensure secure software deployment to production without unnecessary bottlenecks, that applications are properly hardened, and security vulnerabilities are fixed by developers.
As a Senior Application Security Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the security of applications throughout the entire software development lifecycle. You will partner closely with product teams to identify, analyse, and mitigate security vulnerabilities, contributing to the creation of trustworthy and robust products.
- Partner with product teams during the design phase to lead threat modelling and risk assessment sessions, translating complex security threats into clear, actionable security requirements.
- Perform in-depth manual code reviews on critical applications to identify complex logical vulnerabilities as part of white-box security assessment.
- Plan, design, implement, automate and (if you wish) support AppSec tools.
- Contribute to building company-wide processes for secure code development and deployment.
- Triage identified security vulnerabilities, provide clear and actionable descriptions and ensure these findings are properly addressed and mitigated.
- Manage the bug bounty program, collaborate with researchers and internal teams to resolve the discovered vulnerabilities.
- Partner with Dev/QA teams throughout the development lifecycle to enhance the application’s security posture by providing expert consulting, continuous knowledge sharing, and actionable security guidance.
- 5+ years of experience in Application Security (required).
- Knowledge of secure development processes and best practices (required).
- Deep understanding of web application security mechanisms (required).
- Deep understanding of common web application vulnerabilities (i.e., OWASP Top 10), and the most effective ways to prevent them (required).
- Knowledge of secure system/application architecture and design principles (required).
- Understanding of modern threats to high-performance web applications that are used by millions of users daily (required).
- Understanding of modern authentication/authorisation patterns (OAuth, OIDC, JWT, etc.) (required).
- Practical hands-on expertise in identifying vulnerabilities through security assessment and secure code review, coupled with the ability to perform deep root-cause analysis to drive systemic fixes (required).
- University degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience (required).
- English and Russian proficiency at an upper-intermediate level (B2+) (required).
- Passion about programming (nice-to-have).
- Technical knowledge of network and operating systems security (nice-to-have).
- Hands-on DevSecOps experience (nice-to-have).
- Practice of participation in bug bounty programs and/or CTFs (nice-to-have).
- Deep knowledge of SAST/DAST tools, including customisation (nice-to-have).
- Relevant certifications (i.e., OSWE, GWEB, etc.) (nice-to-have).
- Private health insurance
- Sports benefits
- Comprehensive Mental Health Program
- Free English lessons (online)
- Local language courses
- Paid time off
- Maternity leave support
- Referral program rewards
- Upskilling, internal workshops, and participation in professional conferences and corporate events
SOFTSWISS is a global tech expert with over 15 years of experience in providing innovative iGaming solutions. The company offers comprehensive software for online casinos, sports betting, and affiliate management. To expand its global presence, in 2024, SOFTSWISS acquired Turfsport, a leading South African betting software provider, and a significant stake in Ously Games GmbH, the company behind the fastest-growing European social casino, SpinArena.net. Additionally, the company appointed Formula 1 legend Rubens Barrichello as Non-Executive Director in Latin America, focusing on Brazil's growing market. SOFTSWISS is committed to transforming the iGaming and entertainment industry for the better through tech innovations. The Team helps operators and providers establish enduring partnerships by building profitable and scalable businesses.