Staff Application Security Engineer
@ Affinidi

Berlin, Berlin, Germany
€120,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 2 days ago

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About Affinidi

Affinidi is a technology company dedicated to changing data ownership for good. We empower businesses and individuals with control of their digital identity, ensuring privacy and security through decentralized solutions.

About the Role

As the Staff Application Security Engineer at Affinidi, you will shape and guide the security strategy across various workstreams and products. Your role involves conducting security assessments, leading design reviews, and overseeing threat modelling to ensure a scalable and resilient holistic identity system. Your technical leadership is crucial in maintaining high standards of product security and secure design.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive security strategy and conduct technical design reviews.
  • Perform security assessments for backend, web, mobile, and desktop applications.
  • Lead application security reviews including code, dynamic testing, and threat modelling.
  • Enhance automated security testing at scale and support compliance with frameworks such as ISO27001, OWASP, and NIST CSF.
  • Create and deliver training programs to foster a strong security culture.
  • Design, architect, develop, and deploy tooling for secure code shipping.
  • Mentor engineers to ensure high quality delivery of security solutions.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in Security, Software Engineering, and Secure Architecture design.
  • Strong development skills and expertise in cloud computing environments (AWS preferred).
  • Experience with product security, offensive security practices, and microservices architecture.
  • Understanding of international security frameworks and regulations.

Our Stack

Javascript, Typescript, Node.js, Python, Rust, React, Dart, Gitlab, AWS, iOS/Android, MacOS/Windows

Bonus Points

  • Experience with applied cryptography and decentralized technology.
  • Expertise in data privacy and blockchain security implementations.

What's in It for You

  • Hybrid working model with flexible hours and unlimited vacation policy.
  • Competitive compensation and various allowances including mobile and home office.
  • International work environment with a strong learning budget and urban sport membership.

Equal Opportunity

Affinidi is committed to hiring diverse talent and fostering an inclusive work environment where every voice is heard.

Location

This role is located in Berlin.

Key skills/competency

  • Security Assessment
  • Threat Modelling
  • Secure Architecture
  • Cloud Computing
  • Compliance
  • Code Review
  • Automation
  • Training
  • Microservices
  • DevSecOps
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How to Get Hired at Affinidi

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  • Customize your resume: Highlight security and cloud expertise.
  • Research Affinidi: Understand their digital identity vision and culture.
  • Prepare portfolio: Showcase secure architecture and code reviews.
  • Practice interview skills: Focus on technical and security scenarios.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review cloud computing best practices.
Practice secure architecture design patterns.
Study threat modelling techniques.
Update coding skills in primary languages.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a conflict resolution experience.
Explain teamwork in high pressure situations.
Showcase leadership in security projects.
Discuss adapting to new challenges.

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