AI-Driven Enterprise API Security Architect

TIAA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

TIAA is seeking a Sr Security Software Development Engineer to lead the API Security engineering team. You will define enterprise security architecture, lead engineers, and drive critical initiatives across cloud platforms and AI-enabled security solutions.

Responsibilities include secure architecture design, threat modeling, and mentoring, with focus on secure coding, compliance, and SDLC integration. Strong background in Java/Python/C#/Go expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software engineering or application security.
• 5+ years in at least one major language (Java/Python/C#/Go) with secure coding.
• 3+ years in web/API security using cryptography, OAuth/OIDC, or secure key management.
• 2+ years in Agile software development practices.
• 2+ years on one or more cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure architectures for apps, APIs and cloud platforms with auth, encryption and security monitoring.
• Perform code reviews, threat modeling and integrate automated security tests in CI/CD.
• Set security standards and educate teams on secure coding practices.
• Collaborate across teams to embed security in the SDLC and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identify and implement AI-based or traditional AI solutions to enhance cyber security.
• Improve operational efficiency via automation across processes and systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Security software development

Secure coding

Java / Python / C# / Go

OAuth 2.0 / OIDC

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD pipelines

AI for security

Mentorship / leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience Required

Tools

OAuth 2.0

OIDC

Security monitoring frameworks

CI/CD tooling

Job description

TIAA is seeking a Sr Security Software Development Engineer to lead the API Security engineering team. You will define enterprise security architecture, lead engineers, and drive critical initiatives across cloud platforms and AI-enabled security solutions.

Responsibilities include secure architecture design, threat modeling, and mentoring, with focus on secure coding, compliance, and SDLC integration. Strong background in Java/Python/C#/Go expected.