Senior Application Security Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development

Global team collaboration

Impactful security work

Access to modern security tools

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Application Security Engineer to secure software throughout the development lifecycle with remote support for Sandton, Gauteng.

You will collaborate with development teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities, implement secure coding practices, and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines. The role requires strong knowledge of application security, testing tools, and a collaborative, proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in application security or software development with a security focus.
• Strong understanding of secure coding principles and OWASP Top 10.
• Experience with security testing tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SonarQube.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and integrating security into automated pipelines.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Python, C#, JavaScript).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Relevant certifications such as CSSLP, GWEB are a plus.
• Experience supporting projects or teams in the Sandton area is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform security reviews of application code and designs.
• Conduct application security testing, including SAST, DAST, and penetration testing.
• Identify, prioritize, and track application vulnerabilities.
• Work with development teams to remediate security flaws and implement secure coding practices.
• Integrate security tools and processes into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and maintain application security standards and guidelines.
• Provide application security training and awareness to development teams.
• Stay current with emerging application security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices.
• Contribute to the development of security tools and automation.

Skills

Application security

Secure coding

CI/CD security

Vulnerability assessment

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Burp Suite

OWASP ZAP

SonarQube

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer to join their dedicated security team. This role will focus on ensuring the security of software applications throughout the development lifecycle, working remotely with clients or teams supporting Sandton, Gauteng operations. You will collaborate with development teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities, implement secure coding practices, and integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of application security principles, experience with security testing tools, and a passion for building secure software. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company committed to producing secure and reliable software products. You will play a vital role in protecting user data and maintaining the integrity of the company's software offerings. The role requires a proactive approach to security and a strong collaborative spirit.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform security reviews of application code and designs.
• Conduct application security testing, including SAST, DAST, and penetration testing.
• Identify, prioritize, and track application vulnerabilities.
• Work with development teams to remediate security flaws and implement secure coding practices.
• Integrate security tools and processes into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and maintain application security standards and guidelines.
• Provide application security training and awareness to development teams.
• Stay current with emerging application security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices.
• Contribute to the development of security tools and automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in application security or software development with a security focus.
• Strong understanding of secure coding principles and common web application vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
• Experience with security testing tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SonarQube, or similar.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and integrating security into automated pipelines.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Relevant certifications such as CSSLP, GWEB, or similar are a plus.
• Experience supporting projects or teams in the Sandton area is beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package for remote employees.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced security training.
• Chance to work with a talented and collaborative global team.
• Impactful work contributing to the security of user-facing applications.
• Access to modern application security tools and technologies.
• Flexible working hours.