Senior Application Security Engineer

SoFi; Remote; ZAR 3 255 000 - 3 582 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer to conduct security design reviews and code assessments. This role requires a Master's degree in Cybersecurity and substantial experience in application security practices. The ideal candidate will collaborate with development teams and mentor on secure coding. With full-time telecommuting as an option, the salary ranges from $204,000 to $224,400 annually. Apply by emailing [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience with a Master’s degree, or 5 years with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Expertise in application security design reviews and code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Conduct application security design reviews to identify vulnerabilities.
• Perform comprehensive code reviews for security best practices.
• Develop and implement security services leveraging coding skills.

Skills

TCP/IP

HTTP

Microservices

API Integrations

AWS

OWASP Top 10

SQL

Bash

Java

CICD

Terraform

Python

Kubernetes

Data Security

Design security

Education

Master’s degree in Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related discipline

Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related discipline

Job description

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Social Finance, LLCseeks Senior Application Security Engineer in New York, NY:

• Job Duties: Conduct application security design reviews to identify potential vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies. Perform comprehensive code reviews to ensure adherence to security best practices and identify security flaws. Develop and implement security services, leveraging coding skills to create robust and scalable solutions. Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle. Design security features and controls to protect applications from threats and ensure compliance with security standards. Provide guidance and mentorship to developers on secure coding practices and security architecture. Stay current with the latest security trends, tools, and technologies to proactively address emerging threats. Contribute to the continuous improvement of security processes and practices within the organization. Full‑time telecommuting is an option.
• Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree (or its foreign degree equivalent) in Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related quantitative discipline, and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or in any occupation in a related field OR Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related quantitative discipline, and five (5) years of experience in the job offered or in any occupation in a related field.
• Special Skill Requirements: (1) TCP/IP; (2) HTTP; (3) Microservices; (4) API Integrations; (5) AWS; (6) OWASP Top 10; (7) SQL; (8) Bash; (9) Java; (10) CICD; (11) Terraform; (12) Python; (13) Kubernetes; (14) Data Security; (15) Design security. Any suitable combination of education, training and/or experience is acceptable. Full‑time telecommuting is an option.
• Salary: $204,000.00 – $224,400.00 per annum and standard company benefits.

Submit resume with references using the apply button on this posting or by email to: Req.# 217.2 at: ATTN: HR, [e-mail].

Application Deadline 2/26/2026

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