Application Security Engineer II

The Standard India; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Incentive plan

Paid time off

Career growth

Supportive management

Collaborative culture

Job summary

The Standard India is seeking a seasoned Application Security Engineer to prevent vulnerabilities and prioritize remediation. You will work with architects and engineers to maintain threat models and participate in design reviews, embedded in an agile team delivering secure software on schedule.

Hybrid role with on-site Bengaluru base; strong focus on secure coding practices, DevSecOps, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years working with software development teams to review and remediate software security vulnerabilities or defects is required.
• 5–8 years working with Static and Dynamic Security Testing tools
• 5–8 years working with DevSecOps practices including IaC, CI/CD, automated testing, autoscaling, self-healing systems, and secure design
• 5–8 years working in Agile/SAFe Agile using Jira or similar tools, with experience in sizing or estimation (any model)
• 5–8 years as a Security Engineer, Software Developer, Cloud Automation Engineer, or Systems Engineer with coding responsibility
• 5–8 years Java experience (ability to understand but not expert level)
• 5–8 years Angular or TypeScript experience (ability to understand but not expert level)

Responsibilities

• Recognized as a subject matter expert, leveraging deep technical expertise to drive high-quality solutions.
• Leads the resolution of complex technical challenges, applying sound judgment and in-depth analysis to evaluate alternatives.
• Ability to work on-site in Bengaluru, India is a requirement of the role.

Skills

Security engineering

Java

Angular/TypeScript

DevSecOps

Jira

Cloud automation

Education

B.Tech / B.E. (CS/IS)

Tools

Jira

BurpSuite

Spring Framework

Job description

The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with Standard India

A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams across the nation, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture, focused on operational excellence, thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?

Job Summary

The Application Security Engineer prevents vulnerabilities from being coded, as well as prioritizes remediation of vulnerabilities found by our scanning and testing tools. In this role you will use your practical secure software development experience to identify the real-world risk of each vulnerability, the complexity of remediation, and the existing environmental mitigating controls to deliver secure software, on schedule and within our risk posture. You will also collaborate with architects, engineers and peer security engineers to maintain a threat model for each product you work on and help participate in design reviews to ensure security principles are included as part of design. You will be embedded as a key member of an agile software development team and focus on delivery of a specific product. Collaborating and educating your peers on maintaining good software security practices is also a key part of the job.

Key Responsibilities

• Recognized as a subject matter expert, leveraging deep technical expertise and a broad understanding of software engineering principles, patterns, and best practices to drive high-quality solutions.
• Leads the resolution of complex technical challenges, applying sound judgment and in-depth analysis to evaluate alternatives, select appropriate methodologies, and deliver effective outcomes.
• Ability to work on-site in Bengaluru, India is a requirement of the role.

Mode of Working

This role follows a hybrid work model, with a primary base in Bengaluru. While on-site presence is essential for key engagements, flexibility is offered for remote work based on business needs and team alignment.

Skills And Background You’ll Need

Education: B.Tech / B.E. software engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems is required.

Required Certifications

• GIAC Certification
• ISC 2 Certification

Preferred Certifications

• SAFe Practitioner
• Penetration Testing
• AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals (or equivalent)
• DA-900 Azure Data Fundamentals (or equivalent)
• SC-900 Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (or equivalent)

Experience

• 5-8 years working with software development teams to review and remediate software security vulnerabilities or defects is required.
• 5-8 years working with Static and Dynamic Security Testing tools
• 5-8 years working with DevSecOps practices including IaC, CI/CD, automated testing, autoscaling, self-healing systems, and secure design
• 5-8 years working in Agile/SAFe Agile using Jira or similar tools, with experience in sizing or estimation (any model)
• 5-8 years as a Security Engineer, Software Developer, Cloud Automation Engineer, or Systems Engineer with coding responsibility
• 5-8 years Java experience (ability to understand but not expert level)
• 5-8 years Angular or TypeScript experience (ability to understand but not expert level)

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years hands on DevSecOps practices (IaC, CI/CD, automated testing, self-healing)
• 2+ years of Java Coding Experience
• 2+ years of experience with Spring Framework
• Angular (TypeScript) Coding Experience
• BurpSuite or other API testing tools
• Threat Modeling Experience (using any model)
• Strong Documentation
• Penetration Testing Experience.

Key Behaviors Of a Successful Candidate

• Adaptability: Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and sees possibilities in evolving circumstances.
• Willingness to Learn: Demonstrates curiosity and grows technical capabilities quickly.
• Integrity & Ownership: Builds trust through responsible stewardship of cloud systems and automation.

Why Join Standard India?

We Have Built An Enduring Legacy Of Stability, Financial Strength And Exceptional Customer Service Through The Contributions Of The Service-oriented People Who Choose To Work At The Standard. To Ensure We Can Attract And Retain The Best Talent, When You Join StanCorp Global Servicesyou Can Expect

• A rich benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial goals
• An annual incentive bonus plan tied to both individual and organizational performance
• Paid time off including earned leave, sick/casual leave, and public holidays, in accordance with the company’s leave policy
• A supportive, responsive management approach that empowers you to grow
• Opportunities for career advancement through learning, coaching, and leadership enablement
• A culture where your voice matters - your ideas shape our future, and we win as one
• Purpose-driven work that makes a difference for our customers, communities, and each other

In addition to a competitive salary, our employee-focused benefits are designed to support work-life balance, personal growth, and long-term impact.

Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.

StanCorp Global Services India Private Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, caste, HIV status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws of India.