Senior Software Engineer - Application Security

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Join a forward-thinking technology team to enhance secure software development practices. Implement and manage software security testing techniques, analyze vulnerabilities, and develop remediation plans. Champion secure coding practices and lead security reviews across engineering teams.

Key Highlights
Implement and manage software security testing techniques
Analyze and assess open-source vulnerabilities
Develop and execute remediation plans for identified risks
Technical Skills Required
Java JavaScript Python Sonatype Qualys SonarQube AWS Inspector AWS services Docker Terraform DevSecOps practices
Benefits & Perks
100% remote work
Contract to hire opportunity
Established U.S. presence
Consultant-first approach
Timely and reliable payments

Job Description


Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, NetworkPedia LLC, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!

Hi,

I’m Sarvesh, a Sr. Talent Partner with NetworkPedia, a women-owned consulting and staffing firm based in Pennsylvania and Canada. We specialize in connecting top consultants with Embedded, Project Managers IT, cybersecurity, and engineering projects across the U.S. for Fortune 500 clients, government agencies, and fast-growing enterprises

Senior Software Engineer – Application Security

Location: 100% Remote

Contract to Hire

Senior Software Engineer – Application Security

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in application security to join a forward-thinking technology team focused on enhancing secure software development practices. This role combines deep technical knowledge with the ability to collaborate across engineering and security teams to ensure robust, secure applications.

Role Overview

The ideal candidate will have a software development background (Java and JavaScript preferred) and hands-on experience in application security, including vulnerability analysis, remediation strategies, and secure coding principles. This position requires strong communication skills to act as a bridge between development and security teams, driving best practices and influencing architecture decisions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement and manage software security testing techniques aligned with enterprise standards.
  • Analyze and assess open-source vulnerabilities, including zero-day threats, and determine impact on applications.
  • Develop and execute remediation plans for identified risks, including code refactoring and dependency updates.
  • Champion secure coding practices and lead security reviews across engineering teams.
  • Provide technical designs and recommendations to reduce vulnerabilities and improve security posture.
  • Collaborate with development, architecture, and security teams to integrate security into the software delivery lifecycle.
  • Stay current on emerging threats, tools, and best practices in application and cloud security.

Desired Skills & Competencies

  • Strong experience in application security testing and software composition analysis.
  • Knowledge of Web application security, cloud security, and container security.
  • Familiarity with OWASP, CWE, CVE standards and vulnerability mitigation techniques.
  • Hands-on experience with tools such as Sonatype, Qualys, SonarQube, and AWS Inspector.
  • Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and Python.
  • Working knowledge of AWS services, Docker, Terraform, and DevSecOps practices.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (AWS and security certifications a plus).
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving secure development initiatives.

Familiarity with industry-standard tools for code quality, repository management, and CI/CD pipelines.

Why Partner with NetworkPedia:

  • Established U.S. presence – fully registered and compliant in Pennsylvania.
  • Consultant-first approach – dedicated recruiter support from start to finish.
  • Timely and reliable payments.
  • Access to long-term client projects in high-demand industries.

If you are interested, could you please share your updated resume and availability for a quick call this week?

Looking forward to your response.

Regards,

Sarvesh

Sr. Talent Partner

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