Security Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Security Engineer (Fintech): Architecting trust for a fintech platform by bridging Infrastructure and Application Security with an accent on regulatory compliance and building automated, scalable security guardrails. Focus on integrating security testing into deployment pipelines, managing vulnerabilities, and leveraging AI-powered automation to accelerate response times.

Location: São Paulo, Brazil

Company

hirify.global Financial Services is a fast-growing fintech company.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain automation to integrate security testing (SAST/DAST/SCA) directly into deployment pipelines.
• Own security across the lifecycle, from securing cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP) to performing code reviews and architectural risk assessments.
• Manage the detection stack using vulnerability scanning and dependency management tools to identify, prioritize, and track risks.
• Build and maintain automated workflows for vulnerability reporting, triage, and remediation, leveraging AI-powered agentic coding tools.
• Monitor technical security controls to ensure effective operation for cybersecurity compliance, SOC-2, and PCI audits.
• Serve as a key member of the security response team, helping to investigate and mitigate potential threats.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience building security guardrails within CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins).
• Deep experience in both Infrastructure Security (Cloud/K8s) and AppSec (OWASP Top 10, Secure SDLC).
• Proven proficiency with enterprise vulnerability management platforms and automated dependency scanning solutions.
• Experience writing code (Python, Go, or Bash) to handle bugs and using AI-driven automation to streamline security workflows.
• Understanding of working in a regulated environment and translating compliance requirements into technical reality.

Culture & Benefits

• Direct impact on the security strategy of a fast-growing fintech.
• A culture that prioritizes innovation and adoption of modern technology for increased efficiency.
• Competitive equity and the chance to build a world-class security program from the ground up.