About the role
Lead Application Security Engineer at Encora in Kuala Lumpur. Posted June 22, 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
● Threat Modeling: Lead design reviews for new banking features (Payments, Transfers,
KYC). Identify logic flaws before code is written.
● Pipeline Automation: Architect and maintain the SAST/DAST/SCA tooling in the CI/CD
pipeline (e.g., SonarQube, Snyk, GitLab CI) to block vulnerabilities automatically.
● Code Review: Perform manual code audits on high-risk components (Authentication,
Ledger logic) in Java, Kotlin, or Swift.
● Cloud & AI Patterns: Deliver API, container, cloud, and AI security design patterns.
Ensure that developers have "paved roads" (secure templates) for deploying
microservices and AI models.
● Culture: Act as a mentor to the development team, running secure coding workshops and
championing a "Security Champion" program.
Technical Requirements:
● 5+ years in Application Security with a background in Software Development.
● Proficiency in at least one core language: Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, or Go.
● Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10 and SANS Top 25.
● Experience with CI/CD integration (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
● Bonus: Experience in Fintech or Banking.
Prefer to apply yourself? Apply on Encora’s site
Quick answers
Where is this job based?
Kuala Lumpur.
How much experience do you need?
The posting asks for 5+ years.
How do you apply?
Apply on Encora’s site using the link on this page. With a free Jobmagic account you can see how well you fit first.
Similar jobs
Support Engineer I (FC, Weekend Shift)
Replit · Foster City, CA · Hybrid
$110k–$140k · 1 hour ago
Support Engineer I (NYC, Weekend Shift)
Replit · NYC (SoHo) · Hybrid
$110k–$140k · 1 hour ago
Team Lead, Vehicle Technicians
Zoox · San Francisco, CA · On-site
$45–$62/hr · 2 hours ago