Software Security Engineer

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an Intermediate Software Security Engineer in Johannesburg, South Africa. The successful candidate will lead software development projects, work with cross-functional teams, and require proficiency in programming languages like Java, C#, and Python. Candidates should have strong problem-solving skills, the ability to handle conflicts, and a commitment to continuous learning. Security and cloud certifications are desirable, along with at least 4 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science is preferred.
• At least 4 years of experience in software development or related roles.
• Security certification and cloud certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop software solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Act as a technical lead providing guidance and mentorship.
• Utilize agile methodologies for development and deployment.

Skills

Software development leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Networking

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Security certification (SABSA, CISSP, CeH)

Tools

Jira

Python

Java

C#

CI/CD tools (Bamboo, Jenkins)

Job description

About the job Software Security Engineer

We are seeking an Intermediate Software Security Engineer with a passion for technology and a desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, assertiveness, and ownership mentality. Additionally, the candidate should be well-rounded, have strong problem-solving skills, and be able to work with difficult people while managing conflicts. They should also have a commitment to personal mastery, continuous learning, and growth.

Responsibilities:

• Work with cross-functional teams to develop software solutions that meet business requirements
• Act as a technical lead for software development projects, providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Utilize agile methodologies to develop and deploy software solutions.
• Perform requirement analysis, system decomposition, and architecture design.
• Proficient in programming languages, such as Java, C#, Python, Rust, etc.
• Proficient in the deployment and testing of build artifacts.
• Expertise in integration technologies such as REST, API, HTTP, SOAP, MQ, Kafka, etc.
• Use DevOps tools, such as Jira, Trello, etc., to manage projects and improve workflows.
• Experience with CI/CD tools, such as Bamboo, Jenkins, AWS Code Deploy, etc.
• Expertise in source code management systems such as GIT, BitBucket, AWS Code Commit, etc.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Domain and Cloud models.
• Familiarity with file transfer protocols such as SMB, CIFS, FTP, SFTP, Bittorrent, rsync, etc.
• Excellent networking skills, including setup, administration, and integration.
• Continuously learn and develop new skills and technologies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science is preferred.
• Security certification (SABSA, CISSP, CeH, etc.) and cloud certifications are desirable.
• At least 4 years of experience in a Software Snr Development role or related positions, including Software Design, Technical Lead, Deployment, or DevOps roles.
• Strong problem-solving and lateral thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and committed to personal mastery.
• Ability to work with difficult people and manage conflicts.
• Eagerness to work in the security field.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies, such as SAFe, Agile, Scrum, etc.