Partner with Affirm product teams to ensure that security is included in every phase of the product development lifecycle.
Conduct threat modeling and architecture reviews to ensure threats are understood, documented, and mitigated.
Review and analyze product source code to identify security vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for secure implementation.
Seek out opportunities to automate processes when appropriate.
Identify emerging classes of vulnerabilities and developing solutions for them before they’re a problem.
Assist product teams in the development of security focused test cases to enforce security requirements.
Advise product teams on business security requirements early in the product development lifecycle.
Decompose large, cross-team projects into individual tasks. Manage scope across teams and drive toward project closure.

Requirements

Deep understanding of web application architecture and design principles
Experience using modern software development and delivery techniques to develop cloud-based services. Python, Kotlin, Java, AWS, and Azure experience preferred.
Knowledge of common security flaws and resolution as published by OWASP, SANS, etc.
Experience with PCI or other regulated environments.
Experience conducting threat models for complex, distributed products using standard threat modeling techniques and methodologies.
Experience with standard authentication mechanisms, including SAML and OAuth2.
Understanding of continuous integration / continuous deployment processes and tools.
BS degree in related field or equivalent experience. MS degree in a related field or equivalent experience is a plus.

Benefits

Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonKotlinJavaAWSAzurethreat modelingsecurity vulnerabilitiesauthentication mechanismsSAMLOAuth2

Soft Skills

collaborationproject managementcommunicationproblem-solvinganalytical thinking

Certifications

BS degreeMS degree