Remote Senior Application Security Developer

Description:

• Wealthsimple is seeking a Senior Application Security Developer to join their Application Security and Posture Management team.
• The role involves conducting penetration tests across applications to identify security weaknesses and simulating real-world attacks to assess existing security measures.
• The developer will design and implement offensive security strategies and attack scenarios to uncover potential weaknesses in systems and infrastructure.
• Responsibilities include developing automated tools to enhance security capabilities, auditing source code, and performing code reviews for critical application changes.
• The position requires staying up-to-date with the latest security trends, tools, and techniques to enhance the organization's security posture.
• The developer will provide guidance and mentorship to fellow team members and offer hands-on guidance for vulnerability remediation.
• The role emphasizes fostering a proactive security culture within the development process.

Requirements:

• Candidates must be able to reason through Ruby, Javascript, Python, and Java/Kotlin code bases.
• A thorough understanding of application security principles is required, including the ability to identify vulnerabilities in the OWASP Top 10 and propose effective fixes.
• An offensive security mindset is essential, with a focus on exploring potential vulnerabilities and critical thinking about security risks.
• Skills in analyzing logs using tools such as SQL and SIEM to uncover security threats and anomalies are necessary.
• Effective communication of security concepts, both internally and externally, is required, along with the ability to articulate best practices and strategic approaches to application security.

Benefits:

• Wealthsimple offers a competitive salary along with top-tier health benefits and life insurance.
• Employees benefit from a retirement savings matching plan using Wealthsimple Work.
• The company provides 20 vacation days per year and unlimited sick and mental health days.
• Employees receive up to $1,500 per year towards wellness and professional development budgets.
• Wealthsimple has a 90 days away program, allowing employees to work internationally in eligible countries for up to 90 days per calendar year.
• The company supports 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 workplace.