Senior Application Security Engineer

Jobgether

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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.

  • Requirements:

    • 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.

    • Benefits:

      • 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.

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