Confluent is seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer to join their team remotely in the USA.
The role involves defining and executing the security strategy for both on-prem offerings and Cloud services.
The engineer will ensure security is integrated throughout the product lifecycle, from design and development to testing and cloud operations.
Responsibilities include cultivating a culture of security awareness across engineering, product, and the organization.
The position requires building software automation to support various security operations.
The ideal candidate should possess deep technical security knowledge and software development expertise to implement robust security architecture strategies and manage security issues at scale.
Key tasks include driving software security initiatives, performing security threat modeling, conducting design reviews, and enhancing security automation.
Requirements:
A data-driven, decision-making mindset is essential for this role.
Candidates must have 4+ years of relevant application security industry experience.
Strong knowledge of security fundamentals, particularly in Web Application Security and Cloud Security, is required.
Experience with common software development stacks and CI/CD systems is necessary.
Proficiency in reading and writing code for software automation and security test cases, preferably in GoLang, Python, or Java, is expected.
Experience working with distributed teams and cross-functional stakeholders is important.
Candidates should have the knowledge and perspective to influence stakeholders and lead initiatives to ensure product safety.
The ability to operate autonomously and manage multiple initiatives while collaborating with various stakeholders is required.
Benefits:
Confluent promotes a culture of belonging and values diverse perspectives, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to lead and grow.
The company is committed to being an equal opportunity workplace, making employment decisions based on job-related criteria without discrimination.
Employees are encouraged to challenge norms and contribute to innovative solutions in a supportive environment.
