Junior Security Engineer - Adversary-First Defender

Pave Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pave Bank in Singapore is seeking a Junior Security Engineer who thinks like an attacker to keep our platform secure. You will review code, identify vulnerabilities, and guide engineers toward secure solutions to enable rapid yet safe product iteration.

You'll gain hands-on exposure across the security lifecycle—from code reviews to penetration testing—with mentorship from experienced engineers in a fast-moving fintech startup. Join a team building a world-class programmable banking platform.

Qualifications

• Adversary-first mindset and curious approach to security.
• Familiar with attacker tools and OWASP Top 10.
• Proficient in at least one modern language (Go, Python, TypeScript).
• Strong communication to explain security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Review platform and product code to identify security issues and guide engineers toward secure solutions.
• Build internal tools, libraries, and automation to improve security testing.
• Continuously test internal and external applications for vulnerabilities.
• Support third-party application security reviews and penetration tests.
• Help educate engineering and product teams on secure coding and design practices.
• Stay current on emerging threats and attack techniques and assess their applicability.

Skills

Adversary mindset

OWASP Top 10

Go/Python/TypeScript

Clear communication

Self-motivation

Tools

Security tooling

CTFs/bug bounties

Job description

Pave Bank in Singapore is seeking a Junior Security Engineer who thinks like an attacker to keep our platform secure. You will review code, identify vulnerabilities, and guide engineers toward secure solutions to enable rapid yet safe product iteration.

You'll gain hands-on exposure across the security lifecycle—from code reviews to penetration testing—with mentorship from experienced engineers in a fast-moving fintech startup. Join a team building a world-class programmable banking platform.