Senior AI and AppSec Engineer – Cybersecurity & Cloud Integration

Unleash the Future of Cybersecurity & Cloud Innovation — Lead with Expertise in AI and AppSec! Krakow-based opportunity with hybrid work model. As a Senior AI and AppSec Engineer – Cybersecurity & Cloud Integration, you will be working for our client, a global leader in financial services technology. You will play a pivotal role in driving cutting-edge security solutions that leverage AI, cloud, and application security to protect critical digital assets. Join a team where your expertise fuels innovation and shapes the security landscape of tomorrow. Your main responsibilities: • Lead the design and development of advanced AI-driven security tooling and application security solutions within a cloud environment. • Architect, develop, and maintain scalable microservices on GCP using Python, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. • Conduct thorough code reviews ensuring high standards of security, quality, and performance across the engineering team. • Define and implement testing strategies including unit, integration, and regression testing to uphold delivery excellence. • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align security practices and integration approaches across banking systems. • Troubleshoot complex technical issues, diagnose root causes, and unblock engineering efforts to ensure smooth delivery. • Produce detailed technical documentation, architecture decisions, and operational procedures. • Mentor engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. You're ideal for this role if you have: • 6+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on security tooling, cloud technologies, or cybersecurity. • Proficiency in Python, with experience in microservice design, async programming, and frameworks such as FastAPI. • Hands-on experience with GCP, Kubernetes, Helm, Jenkins, and CI/CD workflows. • Strong knowledge of secrets management tools like HashiCorp Vault and experience with containerization (Docker). • Solid database skills, including PostgreSQL and Redis, for schema design and query optimization. • Deep understanding of microservice architectures, resilience, and scalability. • Experience resolving performance bottlenecks and enhancing system reliability. • Excellent communication skills, able to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. It is a strong plus if you have: (optional) • Experience with security scanning tools like TruffleHog or similar. • Knowledge of task queue frameworks such as Celery or Kafka. • Familiarity with observability tools like Splunk or OpenTelemetry. • Front-end experience with Vue.js, React, or TypeScript. • Relevant certifications (GCP Professional, cybersecurity) or experience in regulated environments like financial services. Language Required for the role: • Fluent English Eligibility for the role: • Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role. #MAKEYourCareerBETTER Interested? Apply now and include your CV (preferably in English) along with a statement confirming your consent to the processing and storage of your personal data.