Application Security Engineer

If P&C Insurance - Stockholm, ME

Full-time - Mid Level

Stockholm, ME

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About the position

As an Application Security Engineer, you'll play a key role in embedding security into our CI/CD pipelines and engineering practices from the very beginning. With a focus on collaboration and coaching, you'll help 160+ squads elevate their culture and practices around application security, ensuring we build secure solutions that our customers trust. In this role, you'll design and implement application security strategies, conduct assessments, and partner with development teams to integrate security seamlessly into the software development lifecycle. By providing guidance, training, and actionable insights, you'll help foster a culture where security becomes second nature.

Responsibilities

• Conducting security assessments, including threat modeling, code reviews, and vulnerability assessments.
• Collaborating with development teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Identifying, analyzing, and remediating security vulnerabilities in applications.
• Providing training and guidance to development teams on secure coding practices.
• Staying informed about the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and compliance standards.
• Participating in incident response and security investigations as needed.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Proven experience in application security, penetration testing, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of web application architectures, technologies, and security best practices.
• Familiarity with security tools such as SAST, DAST, and IAST.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Knowledge of compliance standards (e.g., DORA, OWASP, PCI-DSS, GDPR) is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

Benefits

• An inclusive work environment where everyone is welcome.
• Career and development opportunities in the biggest insurance company in the Nordics.
• A possibility of a hybrid workplace.
• A health-promoting workplace with wellness allowances and sports activities.
• Great insurance benefits.
• Lunch benefit.
• High pension saving.