Application Security Engineer (Pentesting & DevSecOps)

Verto is a transformative fintech platform that's revolutionizing how businesses transfer money in and out of Emerging Markets. Initially starting as an FX solution for Nigerian Naira trading, we've evolved into a comprehensive platform processing billions of dollars in payments annually. We're backed by prestigious investors and have been recognized as 'Fintech Start Up of the Year' at Fintech Awards London 2022.

We're seeking an Application Security Engineer to strengthen our security posture through penetration testing and DevSecOps practices. This role combines hands-on security testing with strategic security automation initiatives. You'll be responsible for conducting thorough security assessments across our web, API, and mobile applications while implementing robust security measures in our development pipeline.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in security testing tools, secure code review practices, and cloud security, particularly in AWS environments. You'll work closely with development teams to embed security-first practices, automate security testing, and maintain strong defensive postures against emerging threats.

Key initiatives include reducing critical vulnerabilities, implementing security automation in CI/CD pipelines, strengthening AWS cloud security, and building a security-aware engineering culture. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our security infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Join us in our mission to create equal access to payment and liquidity solutions for emerging markets while ensuring the highest standards of security for our platform and customers.