Human Interest is a high-growth fintech company focused on providing retirement benefits to employees of small and medium-sized businesses.
The Senior Application Security Engineer will be part of the security engineering team, which is responsible for building tooling and processes to automate the detection and mitigation of cybersecurity threats.
The role involves partnering with technology teams to design and implement secure software and practices, as well as collaborating with product and business stakeholders to improve existing security controls.
Daily responsibilities include building practical controls, fostering a DevSecOps culture, securing the software development lifecycle (SDLC) process, performing security reviews of application code, and advocating for security best practices.
The position requires participation in team on-call rotations for security events and monitoring alerts.
Requirements:
A minimum of 2 years in a security-focused engineering role is required.
At least 5 years of experience in a software engineering role is necessary.
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Typescript/Javascript, Ruby, Java, Python, or Golang is essential.
Practical experience in securing cloud environments is required.
Strong communication skills are necessary to discuss complex technical concepts with both engineers and non-engineers.
A strong sense of ownership and a proactive approach to driving projects from start to finish is expected.
The candidate should be a recognized leader and mentor in their areas of responsibility.
A commitment to operational excellence and raising the quality of software and infrastructure is important.
Familiarity with securing Node.js and GraphQL, knowledge of a threat modeling framework like STRIDE or MITRE, and experience in performing security testing for cloud-hosted applications are considered nice to have.
Benefits:
The base salary for this position ranges from $180,000 to $220,000, depending on location and experience.
Employees receive a robust suite of physical, financial, and mental wellness benefits.
A great 401(k) plan is offered, including a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4% of compensation with no plan fees.
Top-of-the-line health plans, as well as dental and vision insurance, are provided.
Competitive time off and parental leave policies are in place.
Additional wealth management resources, including access to financial professionals and tools, are available.
Enhanced mental health support for employees and dependents is provided through Lyra.
Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits are offered through Carrot.
Resources for student loan management are available through Candidly.
Monthly work-from-home stipends and quarterly lifestyle stipends are included.
Engaging team-building experiences, including virtual social events and team offsites, promote collaboration and camaraderie.
