Remote-Friendly Security Test Engineer (DAST/IAST) AppSec

Client Server; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Private Medical Care

Life Assurance

Travel Insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Job summary

A leading software company is looking for a Test Engineer to enhance application security in a hybrid work environment. You’ll perform security testing, conduct threat modeling, and ensure adherence to development best practices. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of application security, experience with DAST/IAST tools, and the ability to collaborate with development teams effectively. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a bonus, private medical care, and a subsidised gym membership.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the secure software development lifecycle and DevSecOps principles.
• Good knowledge of common vulnerabilities (e.g., XSS, SQL Injection, Broken Access Control).
• Hands-on experience with various security testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Build security into applications via threat modeling and risk assessments.
• Carry out secure code reviews and provide guidance on best practices.
• Run DAST against live applications focusing on key security issues.

Skills

Secure software development lifecycle

Application Security principles

DAST and IAST experience

Penetration Testing

Collaborative communication skills

Tools

Burp Suite

OWASP ZAP

Frida

Blackduck

Snyk

Job description

A leading software company is looking for a Test Engineer to enhance application security in a hybrid work environment. You’ll perform security testing, conduct threat modeling, and ensure adherence to development best practices. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of application security, experience with DAST/IAST tools, and the ability to collaborate with development teams effectively. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a bonus, private medical care, and a subsidised gym membership.