PayNearMe

Application Security Engineer - Remote

PayNearMe$160K — $175K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
  • 5 years of experience in application analysis, security code reviews, and vulnerability assessments.
  • 2 years of experience with QA software testing processes and methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of application security principles and common vulnerabilities.
  • Proficiency in GO and familiarity with frameworks such as Rails or React.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct security code reviews for all software releases.
  • Identify vulnerabilities in GO code and provide mitigation recommendations.
  • Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices in the development lifecycle.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for security standards and guidelines.
  • Utilize SAST and DAST within the CI pipeline to enhance application security.

Benefits

  • Fast-paced and professional work culture
  • Stock options with standard startup vesting
  • Monthly stipend for communication expenses
  • Reimbursement for work-from-home equipment
  • Comprehensive medical benefits including vision and dental
Full Job Description
Company Description

PayNearMe develops technology to facilitate the end-to-end customer payment experience, making it easy for businesses to accept, disburse and manage payments. Our modern and reliable platform lowers the total cost of payments by increasing acceptance rates, driving self-service and simplifying exceptions. We future-proof our clients' payments roadmap by including all payment types and channels through a single contract and integration.

With PayNearMe, businesses can transform the outdated systems holding them back from achieving progress.

PayNearMe has over 200 employees, raised a $45M Series D round in June 2023, and processes billions in payments annually. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, our team is distributed across the U.S. Join us in solving our clients' biggest payment challenges.

We're in growth mode and looking to add a talented and experienced Application Security Engineer. This position will report to our Chief Information Security Officer.

Job Description
  • Conduct thorough security code reviews for all software releases, including new software developed in-house, as well as third-party and open-source contributions.
  • Identify and assess potential vulnerabilities in code written in GO, and provide actionable recommendations for mitigation.
  • Collaborate closely with development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle.
  • Develop and maintain documentation related to security processes, standards, and guidelines.
  • Utilize SAST and DAST scanning within the CI pipeline and confirm findings to enhance application security.
  • Manage and implement security architecture for API solutions.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
  • 5 years experience as an application analyst and/or conducting security code reviews and vulnerability assessments.
  • 2 years of experience with QA software testing processes and methodologies.
  • Solid understanding of application security principles, with a focus on identifying and mitigating common vulnerabilities.
  • Proficiency in GO, with some experience in a current framework, such as Rails or React. Ruby language experience a plus.
  • Familiarity with APIs and their security implications.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with specific security standards and regulations, such as PCI, NYDFS, CCPA, ISO, NIST and/or SoX.


Additional Information

Benefits
  • Base salary per year (paid semi-monthly)
  • Fast- paced and professional work culture
  • Stock options with standard startup vesting - 1 year cliff; 4 years total
  • $50 monthly communication expense stipend to go towards your phone/internet bill
  • $250 stipend to enhance your WFH setup
  • Reimbursement for peripheral equipment: monitor (up to $400), keyboard and mouse (up to $200)
  • Premium medical benefits including vision and dental (100% coverage for employees)
  • Company-sponsored life and disability insurance
  • Paid parental bonding leave
  • Paid sick leave, jury duty, bereavement
  • 401k plan
  • Flexible Time Off (our team members typically take off ~3-4 weeks per year)
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • 13 scheduled holidays
  • 4-6x / year in-person team meet-ups

Salary Range: $160,000 - 175,000

PayNearMe strives to create a workplace where all employees thrive. Our core values represent who we are today and we take pride in the way we work with each other as well as with our stakeholders.

We're in this together to do the right thing. We deliver real results we are proud of while remaining respectful, transparent, and flexible.

PayNearMe is an equal opportunity employer. We are diligently and thoughtfully working towards cultivating a diverse workforce which in turn, enhances our products and services for the communities we serve. Applicants who represent all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidate information will be treated in accordance with our job applicant privacy notice found at: https://home.paynearme.com/ccpa-privacy-notice-jobs-employees/

Assistance for Disabled Applicants

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About PayNearMe

PayNearMe is a financial services company that provides a cash payment platform for businesses. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Redwood City, California. PayNearMe's platform allows businesses to accept cash payments from customers at retail locations across the United States. The company's clients include utility companies, insurance providers, and government agencies. PayNearMe is known for its convenience and accessibility, as it allows customers to make payments in cash without needing a bank account or credit card.
Learn more about PayNearMe
Size
100 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$1 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+50%
Revenue
$10 million

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