Senior Application Security Engineer
- Work arrangement
- Remote
- Occupation
- Software & IT
- Location
- Brazil
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Apply by
- April 13, 2027
About this role
Accountabilities
Investigate and remediate application security vulnerabilities directly in the code, implement fixes, and submit pull requests for review.
Deploy, configure, maintain, and optimize Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tools across repositories and CI/CD pipelines.
Tune security rules, reduce false positives, and improve the accuracy and effectiveness of automated security scanning.
Triage and prioritize findings from security scanners, dependency analyses, and penetration tests, working with engineering teams to ensure issues are resolved.
Review pull requests and application designs to identify potential security weaknesses and recommend practical improvements.
Develop and share secure coding guidelines, helping developers understand vulnerabilities and apply effective remediation strategies.
Collaborate with distributed teams while maintaining availability during US business hours.
Strong software development experience withPython and Go, including the ability to write production-quality code, implement fixes, and open pull requests.
Hands-on application security experience, particularly in identifying and remediating vulnerabilities related to the OWASP Top 10, vulnerable dependencies, exposed secrets, authentication, and session management.
Direct experience deploying, configuring, and operating SAST and SCA tools within CI/CD pipelines, rather than simply reviewing their output.
Solid understanding of secure software development practices, application security principles, and vulnerability management.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain security findings clearly and practically to software developers.
Availability to work during US business hours.
Experience in healthcare or another regulated industry is an advantage.
Comprehensive healthcare: Company-paid medical insurance and mental health programs.
Sick leave: Five undocumented sick-leave days per year.
Learning and development: Access to internal meetups, conferences, workshops, a Udemy license, language courses, and company-paid certifications.
Paid time off: 20 working days of paid vacation, in addition to local bank holidays.
Remote flexibility: 100% remote work arrangement.
Career growth: Access to an internal mobility program that supports project changes and professional development.
Global exposure: Opportunities to contribute to large-scale projects for international and fast-growing clients.
Collaborative culture: A welcoming, informal environment with an open-door policy, experienced colleagues, and regular team-building activities.
Long-term employment: An opportunity to build lasting expertise and grow within an international engineering environment.