SoftSwiss

Application Security Engineer

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5 months ago
Remote, PolandMid Level

Responsibilities

  • Partner with product teams on threat modeling and risk assessment during the design phase.
  • Perform manual code reviews and white-box security assessments to identify logical vulnerabilities.
  • Tune automated security scanning rulesets to reduce false positives and improve detection rates.
  • Develop scripts and automation tools to streamline security workflows.
  • Help developers understand and remediate risks identified through assessments, threat modeling, and dynamic testing.
  • Triage bug bounty vulnerabilities and coordinate resolution with external researchers and internal engineering teams.
  • Provide security consulting, knowledge sharing, and actionable guidance to development and QA teams.
  • Maintain secure coding guidelines, technical manuals, and the internal security knowledge base.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience in application security, software development, or related technical roles.
  • Solid understanding of HTTP/HTTPS, cookie storage mechanisms, and session management.
  • Knowledge of web application security controls including SOP, CORS, and CSP.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of common web vulnerabilities such as the OWASP Top 10 and their mitigation.
  • Hands-on experience with manual security assessments and secure code reviews.
  • Knowledge of secure system and application architecture and secure-by-design principles.
  • Ability to explain the business impact of threats and vulnerabilities to technical and product stakeholders.
  • University degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
  • Upper-intermediate English and Russian proficiency at B2+ level.
  • Preferred qualifications include programming experience, network and operating systems security knowledge, DevSecOps experience, bug bounty or CTF participation, SAST/DAST customization experience, and certifications such as BSCP or eWPT.

Benefits

  • Full-time remote work with flexible working hours.
  • Private insurance, sports program compensation, and a comprehensive mental health program.
  • One additional day off per calendar year.
  • Free online English lessons with a native speaker.
  • Generous referral program.
  • Training, internal workshops, international professional conferences, and corporate events.

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1,001-5,000 employees
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