Company Overview

The organization operates in the financial technology sector, developing digital platforms and software applications that support financial transactions, payment services, account management, and other technology-enabled financial activities.

Because its services depend on secure digital infrastructure and reliable application performance, the organization places considerable emphasis on application security, vulnerability management, and secure software development practices.

The organization is strengthening its application security capabilities and is seeking a knowledgeable specialist to help identify software vulnerabilities, improve security controls, and support the protection of financial technology applications.

Role Summary

The Fintech Application Security Specialist will support the security assessment and protection of software applications used across the organization’s financial technology environment.

The role involves conducting application security reviews, identifying vulnerabilities, supporting secure development practices, and working with engineering teams to address security weaknesses before they affect production systems.

The successful candidate will collaborate with software developers, infrastructure engineers, technology risk professionals, and product teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle.

This position requires practical application security knowledge, familiarity with common software vulnerabilities, and an understanding of the security requirements associated with financial technology platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct application security assessments across web applications, financial platforms, and supporting software services.

• Identify and document vulnerabilities affecting application functionality, authentication, authorization, and data protection.

• Perform security testing using established application security assessment tools.

• Review application code and development processes to identify potential security weaknesses.

• Support secure software development practices throughout the development lifecycle.

• Work with engineering teams to prioritize and remediate identified vulnerabilities.

• Assess API security and identify weaknesses involving authentication, authorization, and data exposure.

• Review access control mechanisms and session management configurations.

• Support vulnerability management activities, including tracking, validation, and remediation reporting.

• Assist with security testing before major software releases and platform updates.

• Evaluate application security risks associated with third-party libraries and software dependencies.

• Maintain security assessment reports, technical findings, and remediation documentation.

• Support security awareness initiatives for software development teams.

• Collaborate with infrastructure and technology risk teams to improve application security controls.

• Monitor emerging application security threats and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of security testing procedures and development standards.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• At least three years of experience in application security, software security testing, or cybersecurity.

• Strong understanding of common web application vulnerabilities and the OWASP Top 10.

• Practical knowledge of application security testing methodologies.

• Familiarity with tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SAST, or DAST platforms.

• Understanding of secure coding practices and software development workflows.

• Knowledge of API security, authentication mechanisms, and authorization controls.

• Familiarity with common programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or similar technologies.

• Understanding of encryption, data protection, and secure application architecture.

• Experience documenting vulnerabilities and coordinating remediation activities.

• Relevant security certifications such as Security+, CSSLP, or comparable qualifications are advantageous.

• Strong analytical thinking, technical communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Professional proficiency in English.

Benefits

• Fully remote working arrangement within Estonia.

• Competitive compensation reflecting professional experience and technical expertise.

• Opportunity to work on the security of financial technology applications.

• Professional development in application security and cybersecurity engineering.

• Exposure to modern software development and financial technology infrastructure.

• Collaboration with engineering, infrastructure, and technology risk teams.

• Opportunity to influence secure software development standards and application protection practices.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV detailing their application security experience, technical assessment capabilities, and cybersecurity qualifications.

Applications should highlight experience with vulnerability assessments, secure coding practices, API security, and application security testing tools.

Candidates are encouraged to provide examples of security projects they have supported, including their approach to identifying vulnerabilities and working with engineering teams to implement effective remediation measures.

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