Senior Application Security Engineer at Backbase

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, FintechIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a good understanding of application security and common application security vulnerabilities, a good understanding of frontend, backend, and mobile security domains, and expertise in one of these areas. They should also have a good understanding of DevOps and cloud-native technologies, a successful track record in identifying, triaging, and resolving application security issues, and a background in development with a good understanding of the SDLC. Furthermore, candidates are expected to have English language proficiency on a professional level, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Application Security Engineer, the individual will guide and support developer teams in delivering and deploying secure banking solutions, analyzing software from a security perspective and identifying and resolving security issues. They will provide guidance and workshops to developers and QA engineers on secure coding, security testing, and working with security tools, validating that application security requirements have been met, and performing security code reviews with suggestions for improvement. The role also involves working closely with customer-facing development and operations teams, mentoring new team members, and acting as the go-to person for security within their area, as well as implementing OWASP ASVS/M-ASVS and SKF, implementing SAST, SCA, IAST, and RASP tools in the SDLC, facilitating threat modeling sessions, performing pen testing, and training developers on application security concepts.

Skills

Application Security
OWASP ASVS
M-ASVS
SKF
SAST
SCA
IAST
RASP
Threat Modeling
Penetration Testing
Secure Coding
DevOps
Cloud-native
SDLC
Frontend Security
Backend Security
Mobile Security
GDPR
PCI-DSS

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Engagement Banking Platform that helps banks modernize their customer interactions and internal operations by replacing outdated IT systems.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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