Senior Application Security Architect

About the Position

As a Senior Application Security Architect, you will serve as a trusted advisor to engineering and product teams. Your primary mission is to provide expert guidance on secure design, threat modeling, and security architecture across a diverse portfolio of applications.

Responsibilities

• Embedding security into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Evaluating emerging technologies for potential risks.
• Developing and enforcing secure design standards.
• Influencing technical direction and supporting incident response efforts as a subject matter expert.
• Driving the adoption of secure coding practices across the organization.

Requirements

• Skills:
  • Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, Go.
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes.
  • Security Tooling: SAST, DAST, SCA, and IaC scanning tools.
  • Methodologies: CI/CD integration, DevSecOps, Microservices, and API security.
• 7+ years of experience in application security, software engineering, or a related technical field.
• Deep expertise in AppSec principles, specifically threat modeling, secure design, and risk assessment.
• Proven track record of designing secure architectures for complex, distributed systems.
• Cloud-Native Proficiency: Extensive experience securing environments in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Hands-on DevSecOps experience: Proven ability to integrate security tools directly into CI/CD pipelines.

Nice to Have

• Experience in incident response, vulnerability management, or security operations.

We Offer

• Location & Presence: This role is based in Wroclaw, and the candidate is required to be in the office 3 days per week.
• Security-First Mindset: Strong architectural and system design skills with an innate focus on security.
• Communication: Excellent ability to manage stakeholders and influence engineering teams toward secure outcomes.
• Mentorship: A passion for guiding and upskilling developers and junior security engineers.

About the Company

Our Customer is a specialized IT talent agency that partners closely with one of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers and its global subsidiaries. Their core focus is delivering high-level IT expertise across all technical teams within this massive automotive ecosystem. By joining Our Customer, you will play a vital role in securing the digital landscape of a global industry leader, ensuring their cutting-edge platforms remain resilient and secure.