Senior Application Security Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Application Security Engineer (Cybersecurity): Designing and implementing security controls for a high-scale event ticketing platform with an accent on shifting security left and automating guardrails. Focus on integrating SAST/DAST into CI/CD pipelines, conducting threat modeling, and securing cloud infrastructure using Terraform.

Location: Hybrid (Darmstadt/Frankfurt, Germany)

Company

Global leader in event ticketing technology transforming ticketing into a strategic business advantage for world-leading brands.

What you will do

• Act as a trusted advisor to engineering teams to improve the overall security posture.
• Design, implement, and maintain security controls while advocating for secure coding practices.
• Automate security checks including SAST, DAST, and secret scanning into CI/CD pipelines.
• Coordinate vulnerability triage, remediation, and perform threat modeling for the product and infrastructure.
• Translate security requirements into enforceable technical controls via automation and platform configuration.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Security Engineer or equivalent.
• Experience in high-growth SaaS, E-commerce, or Fintech environments.
• Expertise in cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and proficiency in Terraform.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language for scripting and security tooling development.
• Must be based in or able to work in a hybrid setup in Darmstadt or Frankfurt, Germany.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.

Nice to have

• Experience with a modern tech stack including GCP, Golang, and TypeScript.
• Knowledge of PCI DSS script security.
• Experience in Red/Purple Team operations and advanced penetration testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborate with a top-tier team including leaders from Google, Slack, and Salesforce.
• Opportunity to impact global brands in the live entertainment industry.
• Sustainable growth within a profitable, VC-backed scale-up environment.
• Diverse, merit-driven culture across six global offices.