Senior Security Engineer

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Bangalore, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka
Hybrid
5-5
Senior level
Digital Media • Fintech • Information Technology • Mobile • Payments • Software • Financial Services
As passionate about our people as we are about our mission!
The Role
The Senior Security Engineer will manage code scanning tools, provide security guidance, perform security assessments, and foster secure coding practices within development teams.
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As passionate about our people as we are about our mission.

Why Join Q2?

Q2 is a leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Our mission is simple: build strong and diverse communities through innovative financial technology—and we do that by empowering our people to help create success for our customers.

What Makes Q2 Special?

Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our “Circle of Awesomeness” award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.

As an Application Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the security of our software products and development lifecycle. This role focuses on managing and optimizing code scanning tools, identifying vulnerabilities, and ensuring secure coding practices are embedded into every stage of software development. You will collaborate with engineering teams to provide actionable security guidance, design metrics to measure security effectiveness, and create strategies to continuously improve application security. By integrating cutting-edge tools and techniques, you will ensure that our applications meet the highest standards of security and resilience, ultimately protecting the organization and its users from emerging threats.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and optimize code scanning tools (e.g., SAST, DAST) to detect and remediate security vulnerabilities.
  • Provide security guidance and best practices to engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Design, maintain, and report on application security metrics and dashboards to track progress and effectiveness.
  • Perform security assessments, including threat modeling and architecture reviews for new features and applications.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and CI/CD teams to integrate security tools seamlessly into development pipelines.
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and remediation strategies to evolve application security practices.
  • Deliver secure coding training and resources to engineering teams to foster a security-first culture.

Things You Will Need to Be Successful in This Role

  • Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related 
    experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and 
    a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or 
    equivalent work experience.
  • Proficiency with code scanning tools.
  • Deep understanding of secure coding practices and standards (e.g., OWASP Top Ten).
  • Hands-on experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or C#.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating security tools into DevOps workflows.
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret scan results and prioritize remediation efforts.
  • Certifications (Preferred): CSSLP or relevant security certifications.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • A proactive and detail-oriented mindset to identify and mitigate risks early in the development lifecycle.

This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.

Health & Wellness

  • Hybrid Work Opportunities

  • Flexible Time Off 

  • Career Development & Mentoring Programs 

  • Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents 

  • Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs 

  • Employee Peer Recognition Programs – “You Earned it”

Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer.

Our Culture & Commitment:

We’re proud to foster a supportive, inclusive environment where career growth, collaboration, and wellness are prioritized. And our benefits go beyond healthcare—offering resources for physical, mental, and professional well-being. Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer. Q2 employees are encouraged to give back through volunteer work and nonprofit support through our Spark Program (see more). We believe in making an impact—in the industry and in the community.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Top Skills

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The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
2,700 Employees
Year Founded: 2004

What We Do

Want to feel truly valued at work? Check out Q2! Our unique company culture and super-hero employees, are what sets us apart. We know how to get it done and still have fun! Q2 builds the leading mobile banking software platform serving Credit Unions, Banks (large and small), Community Banks and Financial Institutions. Our mission is to build stronger and diverse communities by strengthening their financial institutions. Q2 prioritizes innovation, collaboration and celebrating our employees who make our mission successful. Q2 is a national "Best Place to Work" Award winner 3 years running! Join our "Circle of Awesomeness"! #Q2Peeps

Why Work With Us

Nothing builds trusting, collaborative relationships like a fun atmosphere and a shared sense of purpose. Q2 is known for our collaborative, friendly and mission driven culture. We prioritize career development and employee recognition. We value our customer relationships and our global impact.

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Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Our hybrid work environment allows us to work, where we work best! Employees can choose when to work from home and when to work in-person. Q2 also has a few specific days a month, where functional groups are in office collaborating together.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
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