Application Security Engineer
Core
Lead the Information Security function to secure Paystack's fintech platform, ensuring security is embedded from design to deployment for merchants and customers across Africa.
Role type
Intermediate Application Security Engineer (Fintech)
Builds
Secure payment infrastructure and APIs for African merchants
Domain
Fintech / Payments / Cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Application security testing, Penetration testing, Vulnerability management, Secure code reviews, Threat modelling, SAST/DAST tools, OWASP Top 10, Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), DevSecOps, Python/JavaScript/Bash scripting
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
SAST, DAST, OWASP, NIST, MITRE, AWS, Azure, GCP, CI/CD pipelines
Responsibilities
Conduct web/mobile application security assessments and API security testing; Manage vulnerability lifecycle and coordinate security assessments; Integrate security into SDLC and collaborate with engineering teams; Support incident response and post-incident analysis; Research emerging threats and implement innovative security solutions.
Seniority
Intermediate, hands-on IC
