Senior Application Security Engineer
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About Paystack: Paystack is dedicated to enhancing digital payment solutions across Africa. With over 200,000 businesses, including notable brands like Qatar Airways and MTN, utilizing our platform, we are at the forefront of innovation in the online payments sector. Recently acquired by Stripe, we aim to strengthen the payment infrastructure on the continent.
Role Overview: We are seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer to join our Information Security Team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the security of Paystack’s expanding fintech platform and maintaining customer trust. You will collaborate with Engineering, DevOps, and Product teams to protect our applications throughout their lifecycle.
Main Responsibilities:
- Conduct application security assessments for web, mobile, and APIs, including threat modeling and secure code reviews.
- Manage the vulnerability lifecycle and coordinate security assessments.
- Integrate secure coding practices within the development lifecycle.
- Support incident response and contribute to post-incident analyses.
- Research and implement innovative security solutions and enhance security assessment processes.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 3 years in application security or software development with a focus on security.
- Experience with penetration testing, SAST, DAST, and threat modeling.
- Knowledge of secure software practices (OWASP, CWE) and cloud security (AWS, Azure).
- Strong communication skills for explaining security concepts to diverse audiences.
- A collaborative mindset for cross-functional teamwork.
