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# Secure Coding / Application Security Engineer (ID: 4143)

- **Company:** STAFIDE
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Cisco Nexus Switches, Fortify (Software), Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Software Security, Information Technology, Static Application Security Testing, Vulnerability Analysis, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5956098960

## About the Role

* 4-6 years of overall IT experience in software development, secure coding, or application security.
 * Hands-on experience in Secure Coding and Application Security.
 * Proficiency in at least one programming language.
 * Experience with SAST and SCA security tools such as Fortify, Nexus Lifecycle, or similar tools.
 * Knowledge of vulnerability analysis, assessment, and prioritisation.
 * Understanding of secure software development practices and security standards.
 * Exposure to Microsoft Azure, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.

You should possess the ability to:

 * Analyse security findings and identify their potential impact.
 * Guide developers in understanding and resolving application security vulnerabilities.
 * Communicate technical security concepts clearly to development teams.
 * Improve security scanning configurations and reduce false-positive findings.
 * Work collaboratively with multiple development teams in a large corporate environment.
 * Adapt to emerging security challenges, including AI-driven attacks.
 * Take a proactive, curious, and practical approach to problem-solving.
 * Communicate effectively in English.

## Description

* Maintain and improve application security by implementing secure coding practices and standards.
 * Analyse and investigate security vulnerabilities identified through SAST and SCA tools.
 * Work with security tools such as Fortify, Nexus Lifecycle, or similar platforms.
 * Help development teams understand security findings and implement appropriate fixes.
 * Support developers in identifying, resolving, and preventing code vulnerabilities.
 * Maintain and improve secure coding standards, guidelines, and best practices.
 * Fine-tune security tool rulesets to reduce false positives and improve detection quality.
 * Contribute to internal security tools, including repository scanning solutions.
 * Explore emerging security risks, including AI-driven threats and agentic development.
 * Collaborate with development teams to continuously improve software security., * Exposure to secure software development practices and modern security tools.
 * Opportunities to collaborate with experienced development and security teams.
 * Hands-on involvement in improving security standards, processes, and tooling.
 * An opportunity to contribute to emerging areas of application security.