Security Engineer
@ Qonto

Hybrid
€120,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 5 hours ago

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About Qonto and the Role

Our mission at Qonto is to create freedom for SMEs by delivering Europe’s leading finance workspace. As a Security Engineer, you will help protect our systems and applications while ensuring safe scaling as we work towards becoming a Credit Institution.

What You Will Do

You will use your strong security expertise to audit applications, discover and mitigate vulnerabilities, and design security features. Your day-to-day tasks include:

  • Securing Qonto’s tech stack including AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka, and more.
  • Applying threat modeling and setting team roadmaps.
  • Developing internal tools to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Collaborating with developers and product teams during reviews.
  • Conducting forensic analysis and security incident investigations.

Team and Impact

You will join a team of 8 Security Engineers led by Ayoub and report directly to Pierre, the Security Team Lead. Your work will directly impact Qonto’s ability to scale securely while maintaining high standards in the InfoSec domain.

What You Bring

A strong background in cloud security (AWS or similar), coding skills (Python is expected, Golang is a plus), and hands-on experience with vulnerability assessment and secure CI/CD practices. Fluency in English and a collaborative mindset are essential.

Perks and Culture

Qonto offers a tailor-made career track, an inclusive work environment, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package including meal vouchers, transportation reimbursement, healthcare, and more. Enjoy dynamic team events and supportive policies, all within a diverse workplace.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Cloud Security
  • Threat Modeling
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • CI/CD
  • AWS
  • Kubernetes
  • Forensics
  • Python
  • Golang
  • Audit

How to Get Hired at Qonto

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight relevant cloud and security experience.
  • Research Qonto: Understand their mission, values, and tech stack.
  • Prepare for technical rounds: Focus on cloud security and threat modeling.
  • Engage in mock interviews: Practice answering security incident scenarios.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review AWS security configurations and best practices.
Practice threat modeling and vulnerability scans.
Study Kubernetes and CI/CD pipeline security.
Brush up on Python and Golang scripting skills.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging security incident resolution.
Explain teamwork in high-pressure scenarios.
Share experiences handling ambiguous project requirements.
Discuss proactive communication during security threats.

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