Application Security Engineer

Compunnel Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in application security to enhance secure software development practices. The ideal candidate will implement software security testing techniques, analyze vulnerabilities, and advocate secure coding practices across engineering teams. Familiarity with tools like Sonatype and AWS is essential. This contract position offers the opportunity to work within a forward-thinking team focused on innovation in software security.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in application security testing and software composition analysis.
• Knowledge of web application security and cloud security.
• Familiarity with OWASP, CWE, CVE standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage software security testing techniques.
• Analyze and assess open-source vulnerabilities.
• Develop remediation plans for identified risks.

Skills

Application security testing

Software composition analysis

Web application security

Cloud security

Container security

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Sonatype

Qualys

SonarQube

AWS Inspector

Docker

Terraform

Job description

Senior Software Engineer – Application Security -- MAZDC5693188

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in application security to join a forward-thinking technology team focused on enhancing secure software development practices. This role combines deep technical knowledge with the ability to collaborate across engineering and security teams to ensure robust, secure applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage software security testing techniques aligned with enterprise standards.
• Analyze and assess open-source vulnerabilities, including zero-day threats, and determine impact on applications.
• Develop and execute remediation plans for identified risks, including code refactoring and dependency updates.
• Champion secure coding practices and lead security reviews across engineering teams.
• Provide technical designs and recommendations to reduce vulnerabilities and improve security posture.
• Collaborate with development, architecture, and security teams to integrate security into the software delivery lifecycle.
• Stay current on emerging threats, tools, and best practices in application and cloud security.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong experience in application security testing and software composition analysis.
• Knowledge of web application security, cloud security, and container security.
• Familiarity with OWASP, CWE, CVE standards and vulnerability mitigation techniques.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Sonatype, Qualys, SonarQube, and AWS Inspector.
• Working knowledge of AWS services, Docker, Terraform, and DevSecOps practices.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (AWS and security certifications a plus).
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving secure development initiatives.
• Familiarity with industry-standard tools for code quality, repository management, and CI/CD pipelines.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting