Security Software Developer

Vidoori; Hyattsville (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

DMV-area office access

Job summary

Vidoori Inc. in the DMV area seeks a Security Software Developer to design, implement, test, and maintain secure software across the development lifecycle. You will collaborate with engineering, product, and security teams to embed security into applications from design to deployment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on programming experience and a strong grasp of secure coding practices, threat modeling, and modern tooling for automated testing and code reviews in agile environments.

Qualifications

• Professional experience delivering production software applications.
• Strong programming in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Knowledge of software development principles, data structures, algorithms and OOP/functional concepts.
• Experience designing APIs, databases and integrations.
• Understanding of secure coding principles and common security risks.
• Experience with version control and code reviews.
• Familiarity with testing: unit/integration/e2e.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain secure software applications and services.
• Translate requirements into designs, plans, and maintainable code.
• Apply secure coding practices across the SDLC.
• Identify and remediate software vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
• Review code and provide feedback on quality and security.
• Develop automated tests validating security requirements.
• Investigate security issues with security and engineering teams and propose solutions.
• Contribute to architecture and decisions with security, reliability, scalability focus.
• Support secure build, deployment, and release processes.
• Document security requirements and implementation details.

Skills

Java

C#

Python

APIs

Testing practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

CI/CD tools

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Security Software Developer to design, develop, test, and maintain secure software solutions. In this role, you will work with engineering, product, and security colleagues to build security into applications throughout the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings strong software development skills, knowledge of secure coding practices, and a practical approach to identifying and addressing security risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain secure software applications and services in accordance with requirements and engineering standards

• Translate product, business, and security requirements into technical designs, implementation plans, and maintainable code

• Apply secure coding practices and integrate security considerations throughout the software development lifecycle

• Identify, assess, and help remediate software vulnerabilities and security weaknesses

• Review code and provide constructive feedback on software quality, security, and maintainability

• Develop and maintain automated tests, including tests that validate security requirements

• Work with security and engineering teams to investigate software security issues and recommend practical solutions

• Contribute to application architecture and technical decisions, considering security, reliability, scalability, and maintainability

• Support secure build, integration, deployment, and release processes

• Document security requirements, technical designs, implementation details, and remediation activities

• Assess technical risks and dependencies, and communicate progress and potential security concerns clearly

• Keep up to date with software security practices, emerging threats, and relevant tools and technologies

Required Qualifications

• Professional experience developing and delivering production software applications

• Strong programming experience in one or more relevant languages, such as Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript

• Knowledge of software development principles, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented or functional programming concepts

• Experience designing and working with APIs, databases, and application integrations

• Understanding of secure coding principles and common software security risks

• Experience using version control systems and participating in code reviews

• Knowledge of software testing practices, including unit, integration, or end-to-end testing

• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and develop clear, practical solutions

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain technical and security concepts to varied audiences

• Ability to manage priorities, work independently, and deliver high-quality work to agreed timelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with application security testing, vulnerability assessment, or software security reviews

• Familiarity with security testing tools and practices, such as static or dynamic application security testing

• Experience developing cloud-based applications using platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud

• Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration technologies, such as Docker or Kubernetes

• Knowledge of security standards, threat modelling, and vulnerability management practices

• Experience with agile software development and tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps

• Relevant degree, professional certification, or equivalent practical experience in software development, cybersecurity, or a related discipline

Location and Citizenship Requirements

• Location: Hybrid in-person role, DMV area

• Citizenship and work authorization: Must be a U.S. citizen