Application Security Engineer / DevSecOps Specialist (Fintech)

TL;DR

Application Security Engineer / DevSecOps Specialist (Fintech): Strengthening and managing application and container security in banking/fintech environments with an accent on vulnerability management, threat modeling, and integrating security tools. Focus on providing security guidance, tracking vulnerabilities, and contributing to the organization’s DevSecOps strategy.

Location: Málaga, Spain (Hybrid - 1 day per week onsite)

Company

hirify.global is a global digital engineering and IT services company partnering with leading banks, fintechs, and enterprises across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

What you will do

• Lead the governance and management of vulnerabilities in applications and container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Perform risk assessments on new applications from the design phase using Threat Modeling.
• Provide security guidance and continuous support to development teams on secure coding practices.
• Integrate and manage security tools for SCA, SAST, DAST, Container Security, and CSPM.
• Track, prioritize, and manage detected vulnerabilities, supporting remediation or false-positive validation.
• Participate in architecture reviews and define security requirements, acting as a key contributor to the DevSecOps strategy.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in Málaga, Spain.
• Work Model: Hybrid (1 day per week onsite required).
• Hands-on experience in software development.
• Strong knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and container ecosystems.
• Experience using application security and container scanning tools.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity and motivation to stay updated with new threats and solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, teamwork, and results-driven mindset.

Nice to have

• Experience with SDLC security processes.
• Knowledge of security standards and regulations.
• Experience with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Security certifications such as OSCP, CKA, CKS, CISSP, or similar.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in sunny Málaga with a flexible hybrid model.
• Be part of a global, diverse, and multicultural organization.
• Grow your career in cybersecurity and cloud security.
• Work on large-scale, regulated banking and fintech projects.
• Strong emphasis on learning, certifications, and internal mobility.
• Excellent work-life balance and team culture.