Company Overview

The organisation operates within the financial technology and digital banking sector, developing secure software platforms and technology solutions for digital payments, financial applications, and online banking services. Its focus includes application security, technology risk management, secure software development, and the protection of financial information across digital environments.

Role Summary

The Fintech Application Security Specialist will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and addressing security vulnerabilities across financial applications and supporting technology infrastructure. The position focuses on application security testing, secure development practices, vulnerability assessment, and the protection of sensitive financial data.

The successful candidate will work alongside software engineers, DevOps specialists, infrastructure teams, and security professionals to strengthen application security throughout the software development lifecycle.

This role requires practical experience in application security, secure coding principles, vulnerability management, and modern financial technology environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct application security assessments across digital banking and payment applications.

• Identify vulnerabilities affecting web applications, APIs, authentication systems, and backend services.

• Perform security testing, code reviews, and vulnerability assessments.

• Evaluate application security risks and recommend appropriate remediation measures.

• Support the implementation of secure software development lifecycle practices.

• Review authentication, authorisation, and access control mechanisms.

• Assess API security and identify weaknesses in financial data exchange processes.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve identified security vulnerabilities.

• Monitor security findings and maintain accurate remediation records.

• Support penetration testing activities and coordinate follow-up assessments.

• Review application configurations to identify potential security weaknesses.

• Contribute to security policies, technical documentation, and application protection standards.

• Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats affecting financial technology platforms.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

• At least four years of experience in application security, software security engineering, or penetration testing.

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

• Experience with web application and API security testing.

• Knowledge of secure coding practices and software development environments.

• Familiarity with tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SAST, and DAST solutions.

• Understanding of encryption, authentication, authorisation, and identity management.

• Experience with cloud-based application security is an advantage.

• Knowledge of financial data protection and security requirements.

• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

• Professional English communication skills.

Benefits

• Fully remote working arrangement within Estonia.

• Opportunity to strengthen the security of modern financial technology platforms.

• Exposure to advanced application security tools and methodologies.

• Professional development and cybersecurity training opportunities.

• Collaborative international technology environment.

• Opportunity to contribute to secure digital banking and payment infrastructure.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV highlighting their experience in application security, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and secure software development. Applicants should include relevant security projects, technical certifications, and experience protecting financial applications.

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