Application Security Engineer II

<h3>Accountabilities:</h3><li>Own and deliver application security initiatives within defined projects, products, or technical domains.</li><li>Contribute to broader cross-functional security programs by independently executing well-defined components of larger initiatives.</li><li>Identify, assess, prioritize, and help remediate application security vulnerabilities in partnership with engineering teams.</li><li>Apply secure-by-default patterns, approved architectures, and reusable security practices when designing or reviewing systems.</li><li>Partner with Product and Engineering teams to assess security risks and recommend practical improvements based on risk, business context, and technical feasibility.</li><li>Participate in application security design reviews and threat modeling exercises for both new and existing systems.</li><li>Write and review code, technical documentation, and security guidance to address vulnerabilities and prevent recurring classes of security issues.</li><li>Help embed security controls into developer workflows, architectures, tooling, and infrastructure to reduce friction and cognitive load for engineering teams.</li><li>Participate in security incident response activities and contribute to post-incident analysis, lessons learned, and remediation efforts.</li><li>Collaborate with more experienced security engineers and cross-functional partners to continuously strengthen application and cloud security practices.</li><li>Promote a security culture that enables engineering teams to move quickly while maintaining customer trust and reducing meaningful risk.</li><h2>Requirements:</h2><li>4+ years of professional experience in software engineering, application security, or a closely related field.</li><li>Practical experience with application security practices including threat modeling, secure design patterns, authentication and authorization, secrets management, and vulnerability remediation.</li><li>Strong understanding of secure coding principles and common application security risks, including the OWASP Top 10.</li><li>Ability to assess security risks, break down complex technical problems, evaluate tradeoffs, and recommend practical solutions.</li><li>Experience collaborating directly with software engineers and product teams to integrate security into development and architecture processes.</li><li>Strong sense of ownership, with the ability to independently manage assigned work, maintain momentum, and follow through to completion.</li><li>Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain security concepts and vulnerabilities to engineers with varying levels of security expertise.</li><li>Sound technical judgment and the ability to balance security requirements with product, engineering, and business priorities.</li><li>Growth mindset with enthusiasm for learning from senior security professionals and expanding expertise across application and cloud infrastructure security.</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, remote environment and contribute constructively to cross-functional initiatives.</li><h2>Benefits:</h2><li>Expected total cash compensation range of<strong>CAD $118,200–$152,900</strong>for candidates based in Ontario or British Columbia, including base salary and variable pay where applicable.</li><li>Compensation determined based on factors such as job level, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency.</li><li>Fully remote work opportunity within Canada.</li><li>Opportunity to work on application security challenges across complex, evolving systems and AI-powered products.</li><li>Collaborative environment where security is positioned as an enabler of innovation rather than a barrier to engineering velocity.</li><li>Opportunity to influence secure-by-default architectures, reusable security patterns, developer tooling, and engineering workflows.</li><li>Strong opportunities for technical growth across application security and cloud infrastructure security.</li><li>Inclusive workplace committed to equal employment opportunity and a diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives.</li><li>Reasonable accommodations available throughout the recruitment and application process for candidates with disabilities.</li>