Application Security Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Application Security Engineer (Fintech): Enhancing the security of applications, APIs, and infrastructure through preventative controls and vulnerability testing with an accent on purple team activities and automation. Focus on implementing SAST/SCA/DAST tooling, conducting threat modeling, and fostering a secure-by-design culture within engineering teams.

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Company

hirify.global is a global asset servicing and operational solutions provider, operating as a division of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group.

What you will do

• Act as a security champion to foster a secure-by-design approach across the business.
• Implement and manage SAST/SCA tooling to identify source code risks.
• Scale automated DAST solutions to maximize testing coverage and runtime security visibility.
• Conduct threat modeling and review application architectures to identify risks early in the SDLC.
• Perform penetration testing on internally developed applications and coordinate external assessments.
• Provide security guidance and remediation advice to engineering and DevOps teams.

Requirements

• Experience in application security focusing on red, blue, or purple team activities.
• Proficiency in one or more languages: Python, JavaScript, .NET, or Java.
• Experience with DAST tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP Zap) and SAST/SCA tools (e.g., Snyk, Veracode).
• Strong understanding of REST and GraphQL API testing.
• Experience with development tools including GitLab/GitHub, Datadog, Jira, and Docker.
• Solid knowledge of the SDLC and agile methodologies.

Nice to have

• Experience in the financial sector or heavily audited industries.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS) and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container security.
• Experience with auth mechanisms like Open ID Connect and OAuth.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunities for professional learning and development.
• Vibrant, innovative, and client-focused team culture.
• Part of one of the world's largest financial institutions.
• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity employment.