Remote AppSec Engineer — Secure SDLC Champion

BairesDev; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking an AppSec Engineer to champion security across the application layer, integrating security into the software development lifecycle and partnering with engineering teams to balance protection with velocity.

You will lead secure code reviews, perform SAST/DAST, mentor developers, and stay ahead of evolving threats with OWASP guidance to strengthen our products and processes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Application Security, Software Engineering, or Cybersecurity.
• Proven expertise in application-layer security including threat modeling and secure code review.
• Proficiency with SAST and DAST tools such as Semgrep, SonarQube, Snyk, or OWASP ZAP.
• Deep understanding of the OWASP Top 10 and secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
• Strong background in identifying and remediating vulnerabilities within web applications and APIs.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive secure code reviews and architectural assessments to identify potential threats in web applications and APIs.
• Execute and manage static and dynamic analysis (SAST/DAST) workflows to proactively detect and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Lead threat modeling sessions using frameworks like STRIDE to map out trust boundaries and prioritize security controls.
• Integrate automated security testing into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous protection without creating bottlenecks.
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to developers on secure coding practices and the latest OWASP standards.
• Stay current with the evolving threat landscape to recommend and implement resilient defense strategies across the organization.

Skills

Application security

Threat modeling

Secure code review

SAST/DAST tooling

OWASP standards

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree (implied)

Tools

Semgrep

SonarQube

Snyk

OWASP ZAP

Job description

BairesDev is seeking an AppSec Engineer to champion security across the application layer, integrating security into the software development lifecycle and partnering with engineering teams to balance protection with velocity.

You will lead secure code reviews, perform SAST/DAST, mentor developers, and stay ahead of evolving threats with OWASP guidance to strengthen our products and processes.