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Application Security Engineer
Wave
Posted 5 months agoAccra, Ghana
Location
Accra, Ghana
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Category
Engineering
Job Description
Wave is making Africa the first cashless continent, building financial services that work for everyone. We are looking for an experienced security engineer who is independent, excited about getting things done, and ready to hit the ground running. You will primarily be responsible for our application security, working with product teams on new systems to enhance our security posture. Our customers trust us with their money, and you will be at the forefront of making sure we retain that trust.
Flexible vacation (most take 21-30 days plus statutory holidays). $10,000 annual charitable donation matching. $1,200 yearly coworking stipend.
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Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience with at least 2 years in a security-related role.
- Strong experience with Python.
- Fluent English.
- Experience with common industry certifications like ISO-27001 and PCI-DSS is beneficial.
- Experience with backend Python, GraphQL APIs, Postgres/CockroachDB, GCP/Terraform, and Kubernetes is a plus.
- Excited about finding the right balance between security and velocity.
- Experience remediating non-conformities.
- Ability to help other engineers understand and implement secure patterns.
- Candidates must be based in Ghana, Kenya, UK, or Spain, or in one of Wave's operating markets in Africa.
Responsibilities
- Centralise application-level login and permissions enforcement.
- Configure and utilise external SIEM solutions to monitor infrastructure.
- Increase posture around secret management.
- Security review of public-facing APIs.
- Partner with teams across Wave to define secure guardrails, supporting investigations and incident response.
- Work with the IT Team to fix non-conformities found during audits by central banks and ISO certification.
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams on security-critical features and systems.
Benefits
- Subsidized health insurance for you and your dependents.
- Retirement contributions.
- 6 months fully paid parental leave and subsidized fertility assistance.
- Competitive salary up to $152,100 USD plus equity.
How to Apply
Apply via Wave careers portal. Upload resume in English and a cover letter describing your interest in Wave and the role.
