Software Security Engineer

The Avaloq Security team is an international team of analysts, senior and expert software engineers and architects. The Avaloq Security team develops and maintains central application security frameworks and tools for all companywide technology stacks and consults the business teams on best practice implementations for context specific security requirements. It furthermore operates the group-wide application security assessments, monitors the security vulnerabilities and supports the business teams in related risk mitigation plans.

Your key tasks 

• Analysis, design and development of requirements in collaboration with colleagues of Product Development, customers, business analysts and software partners
• Collaboration and contribution in projects across departments
• Check the daily automated build process for security warnings and provide support to resolve it
• Monitor third party library enrolment, update, and removal by using in-house tools and Whitesource
• Provide expert analysis on false positives findings, validate exploitability of detected vulnerabilities, and develop possible fixes
• Maintain data for configuration control of the release baseline.
• Coordinate security actions across multiple team to ensure the high quality of the Avaloq products
•  Prepare and distribute reports and documentation of security risks
• Conduct periodic reviews to ensure compliance with established security policies and procedures
• Participate in technical talks to internal members regarding security implementation, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for improvement

• University degree preferably in IT, Mathematics or Computer Science
• Deep Knowledge on security concepts, industry standards and good practices
• Experience in Java, JavaScript. Objective C, PL/SQL
• Ability to convey technical information to non-technical individuals
• With enthusiasm for complex multi-platform security solutions in the intranet and internet environment
• Strong analytical skills and high standards of quality
• Ability to promote a positive attitude among the organization through personal behaviour
• Exposure to Financial Markets and understanding of financial products is a plus

We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices. 

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self. 

We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way. 

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.  

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