Security Engineer II
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Job Summary
Job Description:
At Remitly we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access move and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011 weve tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally providing secure simple and reliable ways to manage their money ensuring true peace of mind. Whether its supporting loved ones back home growing a business across continents or pursuing new opportunities abroad were not just here to move money were here to move our global customers forward.Were looking for builders reimaginers and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology trust and transformation. If thats you and youre ready to do the most meaningful work of your careerwe invite you to join over 2800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Security Engineer specializing in Penetration Testing to help strengthen the security posture of our applications infrastructure and cloud this role you will conduct penetration testing and security assessments identify vulnerabilities validate remediation efforts and partner closely with engineering teams to improve security across the organization.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about penetration testing offensive security secure design and continuous improvement.
You Will:
Perform penetration tests against:Web applications APIs Mobile applications Cloud environments (AWS) and networks
Identify validate and document security vulnerabilities with clear reproduction steps and remediation guidance.
Collaborate with development and product teams to prioritize and remediate findings.
Develop and maintain penetration testing methodologies tooling and automation.
Perform red team style exercises and simulate real-world attack scenarios.
Validate remediation activities through retesting.
Research emerging threats vulnerabilities and offensive security techniques.
Participate in incident response investigations when needed.
Contribute to security awareness and training initiatives.
You Have:
3 years of experience in Security with 2 years in penetration testing or offensive security.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security or related discipline.
Strong understanding of:
Web app API and Mobile app security concepts
Authentication and authorization mechanisms
Network security fundamentals
Experience with penetration testing tools such as: Burp Suite DAST and SAST tools
Familiarity with any of the scripting or programming languages.
Strong report writing and communication skills.
Ability to clearly explain technical risks to engineering and business stakeholders.
Familiarity with secure code review practices
Our Benefits:
- Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Mental Health & Family Forming benefits
- Learning & development benefits
Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation Together
At Remitly we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our Connected Work Culture fosters dynamic in-person collaboration where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster. For corporate team members we have an in-office expectation of at least 50% of the time monthly typically achieved by coming in three days a week. This creates a consistent meaningful overlap that supports team norms and business needs. Managers also have the flexibility to set higher expectations based on their teams specific needs. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships fueling creativity and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.
Remitly is an E-Verify Employer
At Remitly we are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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