Kraken Digital Asset Exchange is hiring a

Web3 Application Security Engineer - Rust

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As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 60+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who have a long track record of building premium products for professionals and institutions as well as newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security through our products like Kraken Pro, Kraken NFT, and Cryptowatch, with a focus on world-class customer support and crypto education for all. 

The team 

The objective of the Application Security Engineering department is to protect against vulnerabilities and ensure that every step of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) follows security best practices. This department is responsible for adhering to secure coding principles and aid in testing the application against security risk/parameters before release. The department is responsible for performing security focused code reviews. This includes supporting and consulting with product and development teams in the area of application security, including threat modelling and AppSec reviews. Lastly, this team is responsible for assisting teams in reproducing, triaging, and addressing application security vulnerabilities and supporting the bug bounty program.

The opportunity

• Design, develop, and implement security solutions, with an emphasis on Rust
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain secure coding practices for our applications.
• Work with development teams to integrate security measures into the software development lifecycle.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the security team.
• Stay up to date with emerging security threats and technologies, and recommend best practices to enhance our security posture.

Skills you HODL

• At least 5 years of experience in application security.
• Strong expertise in Rust programming language.
• Experience with web application security, including OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of cloud security, including AWS.
• Knowledge of container security, including Docker or Kubernetes.
• Ability to conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

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