About the Role
This role involves integrating security into every phase of the software development lifecycle, working closely with development teams to identify and resolve vulnerabilities early, and leading initiatives in secure architecture and threat modeling to protect sensitive data and systems.
Responsibilities
- Establish detailed security criteria for all new systems, services, and integrations.
- Lead threat modeling and secure design practices to eliminate vulnerabilities during the planning phase.
- Take on technical leadership duties, guiding team members and defining security standards.
- Participate in regular engineering meetings to proactively detect and resolve security concerns with development teams.
- Conduct in-depth security assessments, including source code analysis and live application testing.
- Review system changes and integrations to enforce security-first deployment practices.
- Actively contribute to the secure software development lifecycle (S-SDLC) across global teams.
- Offer expert advice to developers on effective remediation of identified security flaws.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and compensation package
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Flying Start – a comprehensive global onboarding program
- Opportunity to work alongside highly skilled professionals; learn their stories via #InsideFlywire
- Dynamic, globally distributed team with a long-standing virtual collaboration culture
- Wellbeing initiatives covering mental health and wellness, supported by Global FlyMates
- Meaningful impact on company success – every team member contributes directly
- Generous time-off policy including FlyBetter Days for volunteering
- Digital Disconnect Days to support work-life balance
- Robust talent development and growth programs
Compensation
Competitive compensation
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Team
Global Security Team with over 1000+ employees worldwide
Company Description
The company is a global payments enablement and software platform founded to modernize high-value, mission-critical payments in sectors like education, healthcare, travel, and B2B. It operates in over 240 countries and territories, supports 140+ currencies, and serves 3,300+ clients. With a team of over 1,000 employees from diverse backgrounds across 14 global offices, it emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and inclusive culture as it scales.
Job Description
The role is for an Application Security Engineer who will integrate security into product development from inception. The engineer will work across global development teams to ensure confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data. Responsibilities include threat modeling, secure architecture design, code reviews, and active participation in the secure development lifecycle. The ideal candidate has a 'breaker' mindset and a strong passion for building resilient systems.
Additional Information
The hiring process includes interviews with the hiring manager, team peers, and department VP, along with a skills assessment. A Talent Acquisition Partner will guide candidates throughout. The company promotes equal opportunity and diversity, with representation from over 30 nationalities across 12 offices. It fosters an inclusive culture and encourages personal and professional growth.
Other
- Equal opportunity employer
- Over 30 nationalities across 12 different offices
- Diversity and inclusion are central to the company's people strategy
- Hiring process includes meetings with Hiring Manager, Peers, VP, and a skills assessment
- Talent Acquisition Partner provides end-to-end support during recruitment
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Flying Start - Global Induction Program
- Work with talented individuals; explore their journeys via #InsideFlywire
- Dynamic & Global Team with long-standing virtual collaboration
- Wellbeing Programs (Mental Health, Wellness) with Global FlyMates
- Every team member has a meaningful impact on success
- Competitive time off including volunteer-focused FlyBetter Days
- Digital Disconnect Days
- Talent & Development Programs
