Overview
On Site
Hybrid3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote (Weekly)
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Authentication
Microservices
OWASP
Regulatory Compliance
Spring Framework
Java
Kubernetes
Docker
DevSecOps
Authorization
Job Details
We are seeking a Senior Java Application Security Engineer with a strong background in secure application development and cloud-native security. The ideal candidate will play a key role in building, securing, and deploying enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, and containerized platforms on Azure.
NOTE: Interview Mode: In-Person Interview Required
Mandatory security certification (GWAPT / OSWE / CSSLP / CEH / Security+ / GIAC or equivalent)
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop secure Java / Spring Boot applications
- 3–4 years of hands-on Application Security / DevSecOps experience
- Identify and remediate vulnerabilities aligned with OWASP Top 10
- Perform application security reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments
- Implement secure coding standards and security best practices
- Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines
- Secure REST APIs, authentication, and authorization mechanisms
- Work closely with DevOps teams to secure Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters
- Ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory standards
Required Skills & Experience:
- Strong hands-on experience in Java & Spring Boot
- Deep understanding of Application Security concepts
- Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, SAST, DAST, and vulnerability management
- Experience securing Microservices architectures
- Hands-on experience with Docker container security
- Experience with Kubernetes security (RBAC, secrets, network policies)
- Experience with Microsoft Azure security services
- Experience securing APIs (OAuth2, JWT, IAM concepts)
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools
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