Executive | Application Security Engineer

Macquarie Group; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Childcare support

Volunteer leave

Insurance cover

EAP

Learning stipend

Hybrid work

WFH equipment

Job summary

Macquarie Group is seeking an Application Security professional to embed secure software practices across the software development lifecycle. You will partner with development teams to build a secure development environment and improve the security posture of applications.

The role emphasizes threat modelling, secure coding reviews, and hands-on use of SAST/SCA, container and IaC security tools within a DevSecOps context. You will contribute to secure tooling adoption and governance across teams.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years' experience in the application security domain.
• Hands-on experience securing applications across the software development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with SAST, SCA, container security and DAST tools.

Responsibilities

• Integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with development teams to create a secure development environment.
• Enhance the security posture of applications through secure code reviews and threat modelling.

Skills

Application security

Threat modelling

SAST & SCA

DevSecOps

Programming (Java/Python/Go)

Agentic tooling

Tools

GitHub Advanced Security

CI/CD tooling

IaC security

Job description

Join our Application Security (AppSec) team responsible for helping Macquarie engineers create better more secure software. The AppSec team works closely with other teams inside our Group Technology and Security (GTS) division to create effective policies, define AppSec best practices, and drive adoption and optimisation of developer security tools.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

In this role, will play a critical role in integrating security practices into the software development lifecycle and collaborate with development teams, to create a secure development environment and enhance the security posture of our applications.

What You Offer

• 4-6 years' experience in the application security domain with knowledge and hands on experience in securing applications throughout the software development lifecycle and identifying security weaknesses through threat modelling or secure code review.
• Familiarity with Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), Container Security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Security, API Security, Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP), particularly GitHub Advanced Security or other related tools.
• Experience in DevSecOps practices and tools, security engineering, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, automation, and application development desirable.
• Familiarity with at least one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, or similar.
• Experience or strong interest in agentic engineering tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot), applied with disciplined validation and ownership.

What We Offer

Benefits

At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• 26 weeks’ paid maternity leave or 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Company-subsidised childcare services
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including comprehensive medical and life insurance cover, the option to join parental medical insurance plan and virtual medical consultations extended to family members
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Technology

Technology enables every aspect of Macquarie, for our people, our customers and our communities. We’re a global team that is passionate about accelerating the digital enterprise, connecting people and data, building platforms and applications and designing tomorrow’s technology solutions.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.