Remote Java Security Engineer

Lead the Charge in Secure Engineering

Can your code withstand the world’s most creative attacks? Ours must—and that’s where you come in. As a Remote Java Security Engineer, you'll drive the protection of systems that power real-time platforms used by millions. From safeguarding authentication flows to building resilient backend frameworks, you'll be shaping security from the ground up in a remote-first, agile environment. This is your chance to merge deep Java expertise with a passion for proactive, user-centric security engineering.

What You'll Contribute

Your mission isn’t just to react to threats—it's to stay ten steps ahead. You’ll architect systems that make breaches nearly impossible, using your mastery of Java and deep understanding of secure coding patterns. Your threat modeling won't be academic—it'll be immediately actionable, reducing risk in real-world apps with high availability and performance. Expect to go beyond audits: you're building a culture and infrastructure that promotes security by default.

Core Responsibilities

Threat Prevention & Mitigation

• Design and implement advanced security protocols within distributed Java applications.
• Identify, document, and eliminate vulnerabilities before they become headlines.
• Lead threat modeling sessions with engineering and product teams, turning insights into hardened code.

Secure SDLC Integration

• Embed security throughout the development lifecycle—from initial designs to final reviews.
• Build tools and frameworks that make secure development effortless for cross-functional teams.
• Provide code-level guidance and pair programming support to help teammates advance their skills.

Monitoring & Incident Readiness

• Design and improve monitoring solutions that detect anomalies without overwhelming dev teams.
• Partner with incident response to test and refine security runbooks.
• Continuously improve audit and compliance tooling for faster, safer deployments.

Environment & Collaboration

Security doesn’t exist in a vacuum—you’ll collaborate closely with DevOps, backend engineering, and QA. Your work will directly influence how fast we ship and how confidently we sleep at night. We operate agile workflows in a remote-first environment, leveraging Jira, GitHub, Zoom, and Confluence. You’ll thrive in async discussions but know exactly when to jump into a live call to unblock a teammate or escalate a finding.

Tools & Technologies You’ll Use

• Java 17+, Spring Security, Hibernate Validator
• OWASP ZAP, SonarQube, and custom static analysis tooling
• JWT, OAuth2, SAML for authentication workflows
• Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
• Cloud-native infrastructure (AWS/GCP), IAM, and policy management

What Sets You Apart

Technical Mastery

• You’ve architected and secured complex Java systems at scale.
• You’re fluent in encryption, data integrity, authentication standards, and access control models.
• You’ve implemented security solutions in distributed, microservices-based environments.

Communication & Influence

• You simplify complex ideas—whether it's over Zoom or Slack.
• You're persuasive without being dogmatic; you meet people where they are and help guide them along their journey.
• You write precise, friendly documentation that empowers other teams to own security.

Outcome-Oriented Mindset

• You don’t just "find bugs"—you fix them and teach others to prevent them.
• You know that perfect security without usability is just another risk.
• You focus on long-term trust: users, developers, and auditors all benefit from your work.

Experience We’re Looking For

• 5+ years working with secure Java systems in a professional engineering environment
• Demonstrated expertise in secure software design and threat modeling
• Hands-on experience integrating security into agile development pipelines
• Track record of collaborating across remote teams to build resilient architecture
• Prior work with regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare, SaaS) is a plus

Why This Role Matters

Every product decision we make impacts people’s privacy, safety, and trust. As a Security Engineer, you ensure that the systems we build are not just robust—they're protected. You’re not an afterthought in the development cycle; you’re embedded in the DNA of how we ship, scale, and serve globally. This is more than just securing code. It’s about shaping a culture where security is intuitive, empowering, and collaborative.

What Success Looks Like

• Within 30 days: You've audited key systems, proposed mitigation plans, and improved our static code analysis rules.
• Within 90 days: You've introduced a new secure-by-default framework that the team has started adopting in feature builds.
• Within 6 months: You've led a simulated incident response drill, influenced sprint planning across squads, and contributed to security onboarding for all new hires.

Compensation & Flexibility

This is a fully remote role with complete flexibility across time zones. Whether you're based in Bangalore or Berlin, you’ll have autonomy over your schedule so long as collaboration thrives. The annual salary for this role is $173,000, with performance bonuses and benefits tailored to your region.

Let’s Build Trust Together

If you're energized by engineering challenges and driven by the responsibility of protecting users at scale, you’ll thrive here. We trust you to shape secure systems that empower innovation without compromising integrity.

Let’s build something trustworthy together—apply today.