Application Security Engineer

Placements24; Stellenbosch Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Certifications & conference support

Security tools access

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an Application Security Engineer to strengthen the secure software development lifecycle in Paarl. You will collaborate with development teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities, ensuring security from design through deployment in a hybrid work setting.

Key focus areas include conducting security reviews, performing DAST/SAST, developing secure coding guidelines, and integrating security tools into CI/CD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in application security, software development, or security testing.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript).
• Experience with security testing tools and methodologies (e.g., OWASP Top 10, Burp Suite).
• Understanding of secure development principles and threat modeling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security reviews of application designs and code to identify potential vulnerabilities.
• Perform dynamic and static application security testing (DAST/SAST) on software releases.
• Develop and implement secure coding guidelines and provide training to development teams.
• Work with developers to remediate identified security flaws in a timely manner.
• Integrate security tools and processes into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Stay current with emerging application security threats and best practices.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript

Secure coding

Threat modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OWASP Top 10

Burp Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Application Security Engineer to enhance the security of their software development lifecycle in Paarl . You will work closely with development teams to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities in applications, ensuring that security is integrated from the design phase through to deployment. This hybrid role combines remote work flexibility with necessary on-site collaboration to foster strong partnerships with engineering teams. Your expertise will be crucial in building secure, resilient software products.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct security reviews of application designs and code to identify potential vulnerabilities.
• Perform dynamic and static application security testing (DAST/SAST) on software releases.
• Develop and implement secure coding guidelines and provide training to development teams.
• Work with developers to remediate identified security flaws in a timely manner.
• Integrate security tools and processes into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Stay current with emerging application security threats and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in application security, software development, or security testing.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript).
• Experience with security testing tools and methodologies (e.g., OWASP Top 10, Burp Suite).
• Understanding of secure development principles and threat modeling.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of remote and office work.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Support for professional certifications and conference attendance.
• Access to advanced security tools and development environments.