Senior Software Engineer, Cybersecurity & Secure Coding

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health/dental/vision insurance

Professional development in cybersecur

Collaborative team environment

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Soweto to join a security-focused development team. You will design, implement, and secure software solutions, embedding cybersecurity best practices from the ground up and aligning with industry standards.

The role emphasizes threat modeling, secure coding, and regular security testing. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with security teams to remediate vulnerabilities while delivering robust, scalable systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software development with a specialization in cybersecurity.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++.
• Deep understanding of common security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and mitigation techniques.
• Experience with security testing tools, encryption methods, and secure coding principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement secure software applications and features according to security best practices.
• Conduct security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability analysis of software systems.
• Develop and maintain security tools and frameworks to automate security checks and processes.
• Collaborate with security teams to address identified vulnerabilities and implement remediation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations throughout the development lifecycle.
• Mentor junior engineers on secure coding practices and cybersecurity principles.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Soweto to join a security-focused development team. You will design, implement, and secure software solutions, embedding cybersecurity best practices from the ground up and aligning with industry standards.

The role emphasizes threat modeling, secure coding, and regular security testing. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with security teams to remediate vulnerabilities while delivering robust, scalable systems.