Senior Solution Architect

Senior Application Security Architect  We are looking for a Senior Application Security Architect to play a key role in shaping and advancing an application security program within a complex, modern technology environment. This role is focused on partnering closely with engineering and product teams to ensure security is embedded into architecture, design, and delivery from day one. You will act as a trusted security advisor, influencing technical direction, defining secure design standards, and enabling teams to build secure, scalable solutions across cloud-native platforms. Responsibilities • Serve as a security advisor to engineering and product teams on secure application design and architecture • Lead and facilitate threat modeling and security architecture reviews • Embed security controls and best practices into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) • Drive adoption of secure coding standards and DevSecOps practices • Evaluate security risks related to new technologies, architectures, and platforms • Support incident response activities and post-incident improvement initiatives when required • Define, maintain, and enforce secure design and application security standards • Mentor developers and security engineers, promoting a security-first mindset Required Skills & Expertise • Strong expertise in application security principles, including secure design, threat modeling, and risk assessment • In-depth knowledge of common vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies (e.g., OWASP Top 10) • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP • Experience securing microservices, containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes), and APIs • Solid understanding of DevSecOps and integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines • Knowledge of secure coding practices across multiple languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, Go) • Experience with security testing tools: SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC scanning • Strong system design and architectural skills with a security-focused approach • Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence technical stakeholders Experience • 7+ years of experience in application security, software engineering, or a related field • Proven experience designing secure architectures in distributed, complex systems • Practical experience embedding security into Agile and DevOps environments • Hands-on threat modeling and security architecture review experience • Background in incident response, vulnerability management, or security operations is a strong plus • Prior experience in a leadership, mentorship, or advisory role Contract & Benefits • Contract type: B2B • Benefits:• Sports card • Private medical care • Access to online training and learning platforms