Security Developer

As a Security Developer, your main responsibilities include analyzing security vulnerabilities in open-source PHP and JavaScript applications, backporting upstream patches, and designing new features for internal tools. You’ll also be researching the latest trends in cybersecurity threats and developing strategies to mitigate them, ensuring robust protection across our platforms.

To qualify for the Security Developer position, ideally, candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in roles such as Software Engineer in Test or Security Researcher. Strong knowledge of JavaScript or PHP, experience with a scripting language like Python, and familiarity with Docker are crucial. Additionally, solid Linux knowledge and a proficiency in English (B2+) are required.

Absolutely! The Security Developer role is fully remote, which means you can choose where you work from. You will have a flexible schedule, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively while contributing to our cybersecurity objectives.

As a Security Developer, you will enjoy a variety of benefits, including a competitive salary based on your experience, private medical insurance, co-working and gym reimbursements, a budget for education, as well as paid annual and sick leave. We also value your ideas, offering potential rewards for innovative concepts that can be patented.

In this Security Developer role, you’ll work with a range of advanced technologies including intelligent firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and malware protection tools. You'll also utilize programming languages such as JavaScript and PHP, work with Docker containers, and handle various Linux server configurations—all aimed at enhancing security across diverse environments.

When responding, detail specific frameworks or applications you've worked with, such as WordPress or Drupal, and discuss the processes you followed to identify and analyze vulnerabilities, focusing on your critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Share the methodologies you employ to address security threats. For instance, you might discuss the importance of staying updated with the latest vulnerabilities, patching systems, or developing automated tools for monitoring and response.

In your answer, emphasize your organizational skills and how you assess the severity of each security issue. Discuss tools you use for tracking and managing incidents and how you communicate priorities to your team.

Mention the specific scripting languages you are skilled in, such as Python, and provide examples of how you've used them to automate processes or create tools that enhance security operations.

Use this opportunity to showcase your analytical and problem-solving skills. Share a specific incident, what steps you took to resolve it, and the outcome of your actions, demonstrating your ability to handle pressure.

Discuss your experience with Docker, such as using it to create isolated environments for testing and development. Highlight any projects where Docker played a role in enhancing security measures.

Explain your understanding of the security vulnerabilities lifecycle, from discovery and reporting to remediation and verification. Share how this knowledge influences your approach to software development and security.

Talk about the resources and networks you utilize, such as cybersecurity forums, blogs, seminars, and conferences, to keep your knowledge current. Mention any specific examples of trends you've recently followed.

Discuss qualities such as analytical thinking, attention to detail, adaptability, and a passion for security. Explain how these traits contribute to effectively identifying and addressing security issues in software.

Frame your answer to express enthusiasm for the company’s mission and innovations in cybersecurity. Reference specific products or projects from the company that excite you and relate them back to your career goals.