Jul 09, 2024

Senior Application Security Engineer (2901)

  • equiti
  • London, UK
Full time Security Engineer

Job Description

Equiti is a pioneering fintech firm and world-class provider of multi-asset fintech products - from liquidity solutions to in-house tech hubs to online trading platforms. With over 400 global specialists in 9 languages, Equiti provides clients with access to individual, professional, and institutional brokerage services in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. 

At Equiti, we believe that financial opportunities can unlock potential for everyone, everywhere. We’re on a mission to deliver accessible online trading products around the world through education and accessibility.  

 

Think finance is stuffy? Think again.  

 

We see Equiti as a new breed of broker, and we are on the lookout for talented individuals who can perform and excel in a dynamic and innovative working environment. Our Information Security department would like to welcome a detail-oriented 

 
Senior Application Security Engineer in our office in London 

 

Responsibilities 

  • Perform application security design reviews and application security testing against new products and services, including: 

  • Security Requirements providing 

  • Threat modeling 

  • Application security assessments 

  • Perform code review and drive remediation of discovered issues (.NET / PHP / JS / Terraform) 

  • Efficiently track, prioritize, and manage application security issues to resolution. 

  • Continuously improve application security processes, including the refinement of policies and procedures. 

  • Create and maintain a library of internal templates and checklists to serve as references for security requirements and best practices. 

  • Build and lead a DevSecOps program focused on addressing security issues at scale, incorporating tools for Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), and more. 

  • Enable automated security testing at scale to measure vulnerability, and report on risk across all microservice, web and mobile platforms 

  • Collaborate with SOC team to identify application security root cause problems and propose remediation steps 

Skills & Competencies 

  • Good knowledge of essential web technologies and protocols (TLS, HTTP, Web Socket, DNS, OAuth2, OIDC, etc.) and their threats. 

 

Experience Requirements               

  • 2 years of professional experience in Application Security 

  • Strong hands-on experience with application security testing 

  • Hands-on engineering experience with CI/CD and security tools implementation 

 

 

Perks 

Each of our offices has its special perks; be it ‘no ties’, free lunches, charity events, or a hybrid work policy – but whenever you walk into an Equiti office, you’re sure to see a friendly face. We encourage international collaborations and always keep our eyes open to how we can do more. 

The benefits you can expect at your Equiti workplace include: 

  • Competitive salary package 

  • Performance-based bonus 

  • Medical insurance coverage for employees and family members 

  • Smart working options 

  • Employee wellness initiatives 

  • Personalized career development 

  • Company lunch in the office 

  • Regular company events 

With energy, drive, and imagination, there’s no limit to where your career can go at Equiti. With a diverse workforce and geographical spread of offices, we strongly support career development initiatives as well as provide a range of opportunities for professional and life experiences. 

Equiti is an equal opportunity employer. 

 

“Equiti” refers to a group of companies consisting of seven regulated financial services companies licensed to operate in the respective jurisdictions of their incorporation, in addition to our tech and marketing hubs. Equiti has presence in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.