Project Role : Custom Software Engineer

Project Role Description : Develop custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs.

Must have skills : Security Penetration Testing

Good to have skills : Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

Minimum 3 year(s) of experience is required

Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Application Security Engineer

Role Description

Performs internal application pentests and operates SCA/SAST and WAF platforms (AWSWAF,F5 with 24/7 on-call). Works independently with strong ownership while collaborating proactively with developers and global AppSec stakeholders. Follows up on vulnerabilities in a self driven manner and clearly communicates risks and mitigation recommendations. Continuously improves and automates AppSec workflows using AI, while actively learning and sharing insights with the

Skills

Profound understanding of application security risks and mitigations

Strong hands-on pentesting experience for web applications and APIs

Experience with SAST/SCA, AWS cloud environments, and ideally WAFs

AI and automation skills, with Python expertise

Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments

Proactive, reliable, and team-oriented mindset coordination skills

Responsibilities The Application Security (AppSec) team partners with product and engineering teams throughout the lifecycle to identify risks, enable secure design decisions, and to protect applications in prod. development Working across soon four locations, we rely on clear communication, active contribution, knowledge sharing, and shared ownership to stay aligned. We challenge ideas through open, constructive dialogue to drive better decisions.



Security is integrated into development workflows with a strong focus on minimizing friction business services and dev teams and constantly improved in that respect

15 years full time educationAbout Accenture

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📌 Custom Software Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Accenture
📍 Chennai