Secure-by-Design Engineer — Remote-First

Certn; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading background screening technology firm in Toronto is seeking an Application Security Engineer to safeguard customer-facing platforms. You will embed security into all stages of the application lifecycle, ensuring that applications are built with security in mind. The role requires strong knowledge of secure coding principles, web application security, and experience with security testing tools. This is a remote-first position with a focus on collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Commission structure

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Strong understanding of secure coding principles and web application security.
• Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Embed security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Conduct secure code and architecture reviews.
• Implement and manage security tools like SAST and DAST.

Skills

Secure coding principles

Web application security

Authentication and authorization mechanisms

Problem-solving

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

SAST

DAST

Secrets scanning platforms

Job description

A leading background screening technology firm in Toronto is seeking an Application Security Engineer to safeguard customer-facing platforms. You will embed security into all stages of the application lifecycle, ensuring that applications are built with security in mind. The role requires strong knowledge of secure coding principles, web application security, and experience with security testing tools. This is a remote-first position with a focus on collaboration and innovation.