Remote Intermediate Software Developer, Application Security

Description:

• Wealthsimple is seeking an Intermediate Software Developer for Application Security to join their remote team in Canada.
• The company aims to help everyone achieve financial freedom by providing transparent and low-cost financial services.
• The Application Security Team is responsible for protecting customer trust by ensuring the security of applications and customer data.
• The role involves auditing source code and performing code reviews for critical application changes.
• Responsibilities include developing and maintaining custom security libraries, tools, and services to mitigate injection-based attacks and enhance API security.
• The developer will integrate automated security scanning tools and lead bug bounty efforts while providing guidance for vulnerability remediation.
• The position requires implementing data pipelines to aggregate security tool data and designing attack scenarios to simulate real-world threats.
• Staying updated with the latest security trends and providing recommendations for improving security practices is essential.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have proficiency in Javascript and Ruby on Rails.
• The ability to reason through Python and Java/Kotlin code bases is required.
• Understanding and identifying application security issues, particularly those listed in the OWASP Top 10, is necessary.
• An offensive security mindset is essential, with critical thinking about potential security failures.
• Comfort with analyzing logs using SQL and SIEM tools is expected.
• Effective communication skills for conveying security best practices and strategies internally and externally are required.
• Candidates should be effective listeners and consensus builders, incorporating diverse ideas into a coherent vision.

Benefits:

• Wealthsimple offers a competitive salary along with top-tier health benefits and life insurance.
• A retirement savings matching plan is available through Wealthsimple Work.
• Employees receive 20 vacation days per year, plus unlimited sick and mental health days.
• Up to $1,500 per year is provided for wellness and professional development budgets.
• The company has a 90 days away program, allowing employees to work internationally in eligible countries for up to 90 days per calendar year.
• Employees can participate in a variety of peer and company-led Employee Resource Groups.
• Company-wide wellness days off are scheduled throughout the year.
• Wealthsimple promotes a remote-first work environment, fostering a diverse and inclusive team culture.