Senior Application Security Engineer at Backbase

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Banking, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

  • Good understanding of application security and common application security vulnerabilities
  • Good understanding of frontend, backend, and mobile security domains; expert in one of them
  • Good understanding of DevOps and cloud native technologies
  • Successful track record in identifying, triaging, and resolving application security issues
  • Background in development and good understanding of the SDLC
  • English language on a professional level, written and spoken
  • Experience implementing OWASP ASVS/M-ASVS and SKF (preferred)
  • Experience implementing SAST, SCA, IAST, and RASP tools in the SDLC (preferred)
  • Experience facilitating threat modeling sessions with development teams (preferred)
  • Experience pen testing web and mobile applications (preferred)
  • Experience training and guiding developers on application security (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Guide and support developer teams in delivering and deploying secure banking solutions
  • Analyze software from a security perspective and identify and resolve security issues
  • Provide guidance and workshops to developers and QA engineers on secure coding, security testing, and working with security tools
  • Improve security in the SDLC through tools and processes
  • Validate that application security requirements have been met
  • Perform security code reviews and suggest improvements to development teams
  • Work closely with customer-facing development teams and operations teams
  • Mentor new team members and act as the go-to person for security

Skills

Application Security
Secure Coding
Security Testing
Security Tools
Security Code Review
SDLC
Mentoring

Backbase

Engagement banking platform for digital transformation

About Backbase

Backbase offers an Engagement Banking Platform that helps banks modernize their customer interactions and internal operations by replacing outdated IT systems. The platform allows banks to enhance customer journeys and eliminate operational silos, empowering both customers and employees. Backbase stands out by providing out-of-the-box web and mobile solutions, along with Model Bank accelerators that simplify digital transformation. The company generates revenue through platform usage fees, comprehensive documentation, and training, while also enabling banks to create unique features with their open APIs and SDK.

Amsterdam, NetherlandsHeadquarters
2003Year Founded
$128.4MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
FintechIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Emerging regulations like the EU AI Act may increase compliance costs for Backbase.
Competition from other fintech companies could erode Backbase's market share.
Integration challenges with TD Bank may arise if customer expectations are not met.

Differentiation

Backbase's platform offers seamless integration with any back-end system for banks.
The company provides out-of-the-box web and mobile journeys for digital transformation.
Backbase's Model Bank accelerators embody industry best practices for rapid implementation.

Upsides

Partnership with TD Bank enhances digital experiences for over two million cardholders.
Collaboration with Seven expands Backbase's influence in Africa and the Middle East.
Increased AI adoption in banking offers Backbase opportunities to enhance platform capabilities.

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