Secure Coding / Application Security Engineer (ID: 4143)
Key Skills
Job Description
- Maintain and improve application security by implementing secure coding practices and standards.
- Analyse and investigate security vulnerabilities identified through SAST and SCA tools.
- Work with security tools such as Fortify, Nexus Lifecycle, or similar platforms.
- Help development teams understand security findings and implement appropriate fixes.
- Support developers in identifying, resolving, and preventing code vulnerabilities.
- Maintain and improve secure coding standards, guidelines, and best practices.
- Fine-tune security tool rulesets to reduce false positives and improve detection quality.
- Contribute to internal security tools, including repository scanning solutions.
- Explore emerging security risks, including AI-driven threats and agentic development.
- Collaborate with development teams to continuously improve software security.
- 4–6 years of overall IT experience in software development, secure coding, or application security.
- Hands-on experience in Secure Coding and Application Security.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language.
- Experience with SAST and SCA security tools such as Fortify, Nexus Lifecycle, or similar tools.
- Knowledge of vulnerability analysis, assessment, and prioritisation.
- Understanding of secure software development practices and security standards.
- Exposure to Microsoft Azure, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.
- Analyse security findings and identify their potential impact.
- Guide developers in understanding and resolving application security vulnerabilities.
- Communicate technical security concepts clearly to development teams.
- Improve security scanning configurations and reduce false-positive findings.
- Work collaboratively with multiple development teams in a large corporate environment.
- Adapt to emerging security challenges, including AI-driven attacks.
- Take a proactive, curious, and practical approach to problem-solving.
- Communicate effectively in English.
- An opportunity to work on enterprise-level application security initiatives.
- Exposure to secure software development practices and modern security tools.
- Opportunities to collaborate with experienced development and security teams.
- Hands-on involvement in improving security standards, processes, and tooling.
- An opportunity to contribute to emerging areas of application security.
Core Responsibilities
The engineer will maintain and improve application security by implementing secure coding practices and analyzing vulnerabilities using SAST and SCA tools. They will also collaborate with development teams to resolve security findings and fine-tune security tool configurations.
Requirements
Candidates must have 4-6 years of IT experience in software development or application security with hands-on knowledge of security tools like Fortify or Nexus Lifecycle. Proficiency in at least one programming language and an understanding of secure software development practices are required.
Benefits
- Enterprise-level project exposure
- Professional development
- Collaborative work environment
About STAFIDE
Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
Company size: 11-50 employees
Headquartered in the Netherlands, STAFIDE specializes in Niche Tech Recruitment across Europe, connecting top talent with outstanding opportunities in the IT sector. Our data-driven recruitment model ensures the ideal match between candidates and employers, enhancing both skill alignment and cultural fit. With a strong focus on Skill-Based Hiring, we provide candidates with an in-depth understanding of the organization—whether for permanent positions or temporary assignments (interim opdrachten) like secondment (detachering)—strengthening employer branding for our clients as a recruitment company (uitzendbureau). In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, we recognize the unique challenges companies face in sourcing highly skilled talent. Our advanced, AI-driven talent intelligence system (ATS) is specifically designed to prioritize Skill-Based Hiring for niche IT roles, empowering organizations to address talent shortages by identifying professionals with the expertise to drive innovation and growth. Whether you’re a company in search of exceptional talent or a professional seeking your next ICT role, STAFIDE is your strategic recruitment (werving en selectie) partner. Our deep expertise in the Dutch market, combined with a steadfast commitment to excellence, makes us the preferred choice for all your recruitment needs.