Application Security- Lead Security Engineer

India's leading mobile payments and financial services distribution company, pioneering mobile QR payments revolution in India.
Security
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
7+ years of experience
Finance · Enterprise SaaS
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Description For Application Security- Lead Security Engineer

Paytm, India's leading mobile payments and financial services company, is seeking a Lead Security Engineer to join their Cyber Security team. This role is crucial in fortifying the company's cyber security posture and strengthening security controls. The position requires expertise in application security across multiple cloud platforms, with a focus on securing Paytm's crown jewels and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will drive complex cloud security projects and improvements, performing comprehensive security assessments of the environment. They'll work with cutting-edge security solutions and implement industry best practices to protect Paytm's infrastructure serving 500+ million registered users and 21+ million merchants.

Key responsibilities include conducting vulnerability assessments, performing mobile application security testing for both Android and iOS platforms, implementing DevSecOps practices, and leading secure code reviews. The role requires strong technical skills in security tools and programming languages, combined with excellent communication abilities to work effectively with development teams.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in one of India's largest digital payment platforms. The role combines technical challenges with leadership opportunities, making it ideal for security professionals who want to shape the future of financial technology security. Paytm offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement, with opportunities to contribute to India's digital payment revolution.

Last updated 3 months ago

Responsibilities For Application Security- Lead Security Engineer

  • Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Drive complex cloud security projects
  • Perform security assessments of cloud environment
  • Conduct secure design review and threat modeling
  • Work with engineering teams to explain technical risks and mitigation strategies
  • Provide training for development teams on secure coding practices
  • Exploit security flaws and vulnerabilities with attack simulations
  • Implement vulnerability mitigation strategies

Requirements For Application Security- Lead Security Engineer

Python
Go
Node.js
Linux
  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution
  • 7+ years of Information Security/Cybersecurity experience
  • In-depth knowledge of Application security concepts
  • Experience in Mobile application security assessment (Android & iOS)
  • Knowledge of OWASP, SANS methodologies
  • Proficiency in SAST, DAST, DevSecOps and SCA
  • Ability to perform Secure source code review
  • Experience with programming languages (Bash, Python, Go, nodeJS)
  • Understanding of Application architecture and AWS
  • Good communication skills

Benefits For Application Security- Lead Security Engineer

  • Competitive Compensation

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