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STAFIDE

Secure Coding / Application Security Engineer (ID: 4143)

STAFIDE Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Staffing and Recruiting · 11-50 employees

security Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Netherlands
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About the role

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.

What they look for

Secure coding Application security SAST SCA Fortify Nexus Lifecycle Vulnerability analysis Azure Agile DevOps Software development Security standards Repository scanning AI-driven threats Risk assessment

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

Full description

As a Secure Coding / Application Security Engineer, you will:

  • 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.

What You Bring to the Table:

  • 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.

You should possess the ability to:

  • 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.

What We Bring to the Table:

  • 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.

Let’s Connect

Want to discuss this opportunity in more detail? Feel free to reach out.

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Recruiter: Hema Murali

Phone: +31 20 369 0609 ; Extn :148

Email: hema.m@stafide.nl

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hema-murali-315999329/

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