Vaco Recruiter Services
Software & Security Engineer III
Vaco Recruiter Services, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
Senior Software Engineer – Application Security
We are seeking a
Senior Software Engineer
with strong expertise in
application security
to join a forward-thinking technology team focused on enhancing secure software development practices. This role combines deep technical knowledge with the ability to collaborate across engineering and security teams to ensure robust, secure applications.
Role Overview The ideal candidate will have a
software development background
(Java and JavaScript preferred) and hands‑on experience in
application security , including vulnerability analysis, remediation strategies, and secure coding principles. This position requires strong communication skills to act as a bridge between development and security teams, driving best practices and influencing architecture decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Implement and manage
software security testing techniques
aligned with enterprise standards.
Analyze and assess
open‑source vulnerabilities , including zero‑day threats, and determine impact on applications.
Develop and execute
remediation plans
for identified risks, including code refactoring and dependency updates.
Champion
secure coding practices
and lead security reviews across engineering teams.
Provide technical designs and recommendations to reduce vulnerabilities and improve security posture.
Collaborate with development, architecture, and security teams to integrate security into the software delivery lifecycle.
Stay current on emerging threats, tools, and best practices in application and cloud security.
Desired Skills & Competencies
Strong experience in
application security testing
and
software composition analysis .
Knowledge of
web application security ,
cloud security , and container security.
Familiarity with OWASP, CWE, CVE standards and vulnerability mitigation techniques.
Hands‑on experience with tools such as
Sonatype ,
Qualys ,
SonarQube , and
AWS Inspector .
Proficiency in
Java ,
JavaScript , and
Python .
Working knowledge of
AWS services ,
Docker ,
Terraform , and
DevSecOps practices .
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (AWS and security certifications a plus).
Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams and driving secure development initiatives.
Familiarity with industry‑standard tools for code quality, repository management, and CI/CD pipelines.
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Senior Software Engineer
with strong expertise in
application security
to join a forward-thinking technology team focused on enhancing secure software development practices. This role combines deep technical knowledge with the ability to collaborate across engineering and security teams to ensure robust, secure applications.
Role Overview The ideal candidate will have a
software development background
(Java and JavaScript preferred) and hands‑on experience in
application security , including vulnerability analysis, remediation strategies, and secure coding principles. This position requires strong communication skills to act as a bridge between development and security teams, driving best practices and influencing architecture decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Implement and manage
software security testing techniques
aligned with enterprise standards.
Analyze and assess
open‑source vulnerabilities , including zero‑day threats, and determine impact on applications.
Develop and execute
remediation plans
for identified risks, including code refactoring and dependency updates.
Champion
secure coding practices
and lead security reviews across engineering teams.
Provide technical designs and recommendations to reduce vulnerabilities and improve security posture.
Collaborate with development, architecture, and security teams to integrate security into the software delivery lifecycle.
Stay current on emerging threats, tools, and best practices in application and cloud security.
Desired Skills & Competencies
Strong experience in
application security testing
and
software composition analysis .
Knowledge of
web application security ,
cloud security , and container security.
Familiarity with OWASP, CWE, CVE standards and vulnerability mitigation techniques.
Hands‑on experience with tools such as
Sonatype ,
Qualys ,
SonarQube , and
AWS Inspector .
Proficiency in
Java ,
JavaScript , and
Python .
Working knowledge of
AWS services ,
Docker ,
Terraform , and
DevSecOps practices .
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (AWS and security certifications a plus).
Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams and driving secure development initiatives.
Familiarity with industry‑standard tools for code quality, repository management, and CI/CD pipelines.
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