Senior Application Security Engineer (API)

BTI Executive Search Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves designing security controls for APIs, conducting security assessments, and collaborating with engineering teams on security architecture. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in application security and strong programming skills in Python. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in application security or penetration testing.
• Strong programming skills in Python or similar languages.
• Experience with modern authentication protocols and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate security controls for application interfaces.
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability research.
• Build automation frameworks for security testing.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on secure architecture patterns.
• Implement authentication and authorization best practices.

Skills

Application security

Penetration testing

Python programming

Security testing tools

API technologies

Job description

Senior Application Security Engineer (API)

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Design and validate security controls for application interfaces

Conduct security assessments and vulnerability research

Build automation frameworks for security testing

Collaborate with engineering teams on secure architecture patterns

Implement authentication and authorization best practices

Requirements

• 5+ years in application security or penetration testing
• Strong programming skills in Python or similar languages
• Experience with modern authentication protocols and standards
• Familiarity with security testing tools and methodologies
• Knowledge of API technologies and security frameworks

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