Application Security Engineer (F/M)
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AXA IT Solutions
We are an internal software house operating within the international insurance group AXA. We provide IT solutions for the needs of AXA companies in Europe. We work in English on a daily basis, in close-knit teams, carrying out international development projects.
This role is an opportunity to move beyond traditional vulnerability management and drive a proactive approach to application security. You will work closely with software engineers, architects, DevOps and security teams to automate security controls, integrate security into CI/CD pipelines, improve secure development practices and help teams build secure-by-design applications.
This is how we work
- in house
- you have influence on the technological solutions applied
- you have influence on the product
- you focus on product development
- agile
- scrum
What we offer
- The opportunity to influence technological solutions and product direction in an international financial organization
- Ambitious projects with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility
- A stable, long-term assignment with flexible working hours and a hybrid work model
- Strong practical knowledge of the OWASP Top 10 and common web application attack vectors.
- Deep understanding of securing modern web applications, REST APIs, authentication and authorisation mechanisms (OAuth2, OIDC, JWT).
- Experience implementing and managing SAST, DAST, SCA, API security and penetration testing programmes.
- Experience automating security controls within CI/CD pipelines and software delivery processes.
- Strong knowledge of secure software engineering practices and secure-by-design principles.
- Experience with .NET, Angular, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern web application architectures.
- Ability to identify strategic security improvements rather than focusing solely on vulnerability remediation.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence development teams, architects, and security functions.
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a business-focused approach.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrates creativity and resourcefulness in presenting solutions to complex security challenges