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