Software Engineer - Security (m/f/d)

Role Purpose

• Secure Patch Deployment & Release Management

• Plan and execute timely deployment of security patches across:
• + Core banking platforms
• + Corporate banking systems
• + Consumer and digital banking applications
• Ensure minimal disruption and high system stability during releases
• Prepare and maintain:
• + Release notes
• + Impact assessments
• + Rollback plans

• Automated Regression Testing

• Develop and maintain automated regression test suites for critical applications
• Validate patches and updates prior to release to ensure:
• + No functional regressions
• + System performance stability
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines

• Vulnerability Remediation & Secure Coding

• Identify and remediate vulnerabilities aligned with:

+ OWASP API Security Top 10

• Fix security defects identified through:
• + SAST / DAST / SCA tools
• + Internal and external security assessments
• Collaborate with development teams to enforce secure coding standards

• CI/CD Integration & DevSecOps Practices

• Integrate security validation checks into CI/CD pipelines:
• + Automated patch validation
• + Security testing gates
• Work closely with DevOps teams to ensure:
• + Seamless build and deployment processes
• + Secure release pipelines
• Support implementation of DevSecOps best practices

• Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support

• Work with:
• + Application development teams
• + DevOps / infrastructure teams
• + Cybersecurity teams
• Provide technical support for:
• + Patch-related issues
• + Production incidents related to releases
• Ensure alignment between development, testing, and security functions

• Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all releases comply with:
• + Internal security policies
• + Banking regulatory requirements
• Maintain documentation for:
• + Patch deployments
• + Test results
• + Security validations
• Support audit and compliance reviews

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in:
• + Computer Science
• + Software Engineering
• + Information Technology or related field

Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in:
• + Software engineering or application support
• + Release management and patch deployment
• Experience working with:
• + Enterprise-scale applications
• + Banking or regulated environments (preferred)

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
• + Software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• + CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
• Experience with:
• + Automated testing frameworks
• + API development and security practices
• Familiarity with:
• + Security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA)
• + OWASP Top 10 & API Security Top 10
• Proficiency in:
• + Programming/scripting (Java, Python, or similar)

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Attention to detail and quality focus
• Ability to work in high-pressure, production-critical environments
• Effective communication and teamwork

• Automated Testing & Quality Assurance

• DevSecOps Practices
• Vulnerability Remediation

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Engineer with strong experience in application maintenance and secure releases
• Hands-on in automated testing and CI/CD integration
• Familiar with security best practices and vulnerability remediation
• Experience working on enterprise banking platforms or mission-critical systems
• Ability to balance speed of delivery with system stability and security
• Software Engineer - Security in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates