About this opportunity
Horizontal Talent lists this Engineer opportunity in east bethel, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join a fast-paced application security remediation initiative supporting enterprise software engineering teams. This hands-on role focuses on strengthening application security, reducing technical debt, and improving the overall security posture of critical business applications.
Responsibilities
Review and prioritize application security findings from approved vulnerability management and scanning tools
Remediate code-level vulnerabilities using secure coding practices
Complete dependency, framework, library, runtime, and version upgrades while minimizing compatibility issues and regression risk
Address findings related to static code analysis, software composition analysis, exposed secrets, and repository security controls
Build and run unit, integration, regression, and security tests to confirm remediation quality
Document remediation work clearly with pull requests, tickets, test outcomes, scan results, and approval evidence
Partner with engineering, infrastructure, platform, and security teams to deliver remediation work that meets acceptance criteria
Contribute reusable patterns, documentation, and automation where helpful
Skills
5+ years of enterprise software engineering experience
Strong Java development background in enterprise production environments
Hands-on experience remediating application security vulnerabilities within existing codebases
Experience with dependency and library upgrades, CVE remediation, static analysis findings, SCA, secret remediation, and secure application configuration
Working knowledge of Git-based development workflows, including pull requests and branch management
Understanding of repository security practices such as code scanning, dependency alerts, secret scanning, and branch protections
Experience developing REST APIs
Experience creating and executing automated unit, integration, and regression tests
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in Agile teams
Strong documentation and communication skills with the ability to provide clear evidence of completed work
Ability to work during U.S. Central Time business hours
Preferred Skills
Experience working in Kotlin codebases or quickly becoming productive in Kotlin applications
Familiarity with GitHub Advanced Security, Dependabot, Renovate, or similar enterprise security tools
Experience remediating vulnerabilities in JVM applications, microservices, APIs, or messaging platforms
Experience creating remediation automation, playbooks, reusable engineering patterns, or operational documentation
Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where diverse perspectives are valued. We believe stronger teams and better outcomes come from embracing different backgrounds, experiences, and ideas.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.
Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $57 - $92 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
Who can apply
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