Company Overview

The organisation operates within the fintech and digital financial services industry, developing secure technology platforms for digital banking, payment processing, and financial transactions. Its technology environment prioritises application security, data protection, infrastructure resilience, and the continuous improvement of cybersecurity practices.

Role Summary

The Fintech Application Security Engineer will identify and address security vulnerabilities across financial applications, APIs, and software development environments. The position focuses on integrating security practices into the software development lifecycle and ensuring that financial technology applications are protected against emerging cyber threats.

The successful candidate will collaborate with software developers, infrastructure engineers, and cybersecurity specialists to conduct security assessments, implement protective controls, and improve application security standards. The role requires practical experience in secure software development and an understanding of the security risks associated with financial platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments of fintech applications and web-based financial platforms.

• Identify vulnerabilities in APIs, backend services, and application components.

• Perform application penetration testing and security reviews.

• Evaluate authentication, authorisation, and access management mechanisms.

• Implement secure coding recommendations across development projects.

• Review software architecture for potential security weaknesses.

• Integrate automated security testing into CI/CD pipelines.

• Investigate reported application security incidents and vulnerabilities.

• Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats affecting financial applications.

• Support remediation activities and verify completed security fixes.

• Maintain application security documentation and technical assessment reports.

• Collaborate with development teams to strengthen software security practices.

Requirements and Qualifications

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

• At least three years of experience in application security or software security engineering.

• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 security risks.

• Experience with penetration testing and vulnerability assessment tools.

• Knowledge of secure API development and web application security.

• Familiarity with Python, JavaScript, Java, or similar programming languages.

• Understanding of authentication protocols, encryption, and access control.

• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices.

• Knowledge of cloud security principles.

• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.

• Relevant security certifications are an advantage.

Benefits

• Fully remote working arrangement within Estonia.

• Opportunity to strengthen security across modern fintech platforms.

• Exposure to advanced cybersecurity tools and technologies.

• Professional training and certification development opportunities.

• Collaborative international engineering environment.

• Opportunity to contribute to secure digital financial infrastructure.

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit an updated CV detailing their application security experience, technical capabilities, and relevant cybersecurity projects. Applicants are encouraged to highlight penetration testing experience, vulnerability management, secure coding practices, and any professional certifications.

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