Public summary
A global AI cloud platform company is seeking an Application Security Engineer to enhance software security by identifying vulnerabilities and collaborating with development teams. This full-time role emphasizes secure coding, penetration testing, and integration of security best practices within the software development lifecycle. Competitive salary between €75,000 and €240,000 per year is offered along with career growth opportunities in an international environment.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Prague
- Remote status
- Remote
- German requirement signal
- No German Required Detected
- Detected job language
- English
Salary
EUR 75000.00 - 240000.00 year
Responsibilities
Build and maintain application security posture management tools and rules; identify, analyze, and remediate application security vulnerabilities; collaborate with development teams to incorporate security best practices into the software development lifecycle; conduct manual and automated penetration testing; develop and maintain secure coding guidelines; facilitate threat modeling and risk assessments; stay updated on the latest security threats and mitigation techniques; act as an application security subject matter expert.
Qualifications
Minimum of 4 years experience in application security; strong knowledge of common application security risks (e.g. OWASP Top 10) and mitigation strategies; experience with secure coding in languages such as Python, Go, Java, or JavaScript; proficiency in Go or Python; hands-on experience with security testing tools including Burp Suite, ZAP, and Semgrep; understanding of authentication protocols like SAML and OIDC; experience conducting threat modeling; strong problem-solving and communication skills in English; willingness to learn and work independently. Additional pluses include security certifications like OSCP or OSWE and experience with security automation and translating compliance requirements into technical specifications.