Cybersecurity (Senior) Software Engineer (m/w/d)

Location: Munich, Germany; flexible working models with the option to work from home.

Company

hirify.global provides cybersecurity consulting and supports clients with secure software development, modern architectures, and automated infrastructure processes.

What you will do

• Develop secure software and infrastructure solutions using security-by-design principles.
• Support clients in designing, developing, and protecting applications and infrastructures across AI, web, APIs, and cloud environments.
• Assess applications, cloud environments, and infrastructure configurations, identify risks, and define remediation measures.
• Conduct security-focused code reviews and establish secure software development practices.
• Implement authentication, authorization, encryption, secrets management, CI/CD security checks, and DevSecOps structures.
• Develop infrastructure-as-code solutions and contribute to client projects, internal services, and new cybersecurity topics.

Requirements

• Degree in computer science, business information systems, IT security, or a comparable qualification, with good to very good results.
• 1–2 years of professional experience for the Engineer role or 2–5 years for the Senior Engineer role.
• Solid software development knowledge in languages such as Java, Python, TypeScript, or Go, with an interest in integrating security from the beginning.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructures, automation, deployment processes, clean code, design patterns, software quality, Git, and code reviews.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities, including the OWASP Top 10.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes, including securing container technologies.
• Practical infrastructure-as-code experience or a willingness to deepen existing knowledge; tools may include Terraform, OpenTofu, or Pulumi.
• Experience with automated unit, integration, and security testing, plus automated validation of infrastructure configurations.
• Analytical ability to assess and prioritize security risks, responsibility for assigned topics, teamwork, and independent execution.
• Very good German and English skills, minimum C1 level in both languages.
• Experience in a consulting environment or in working directly with clients, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly.

Nice to have

• Experience with DevSecOps across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Understanding of zero trust, least privilege, and defense in depth.
• Security certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive office culture with regular after-work events and strong team cohesion.
• Early ownership, responsibility, internal initiatives, defined career paths, and a transparent competency framework.
• Creative work environment with modern Apple or Windows hardware and flexible working models.
• 30 days of paid vacation per year and the flexibility to work from home.
• BahnCard, JobRad, Spendit card, Wellpass, company pension scheme, coffee, and soft drinks.