The Impact of a Lead Application Security Engineer at Coupa:
We are looking for an extremely talented Lead Software Engineer to join our Application Security Team. You will be part of a global agile group that is responsible for building the best in class SaaS platform, deployment infrastructure, and services. The position will require a candidate to design, develop, maintain, and scale Coupa’s security features and application security tooling.
What You'll Do:
- Expand the application security landscape at Coupa
- Being a hands-on developer is a key responsibility in this role
- Strong software development skills in languages such as Java, .Net and Python
- Ability to perform code reviews and mentor junior team members
- Passion for building security-focused features that perform at scale
- Track vulnerability reports and contribute security fixes
- Design and implement application changes to meet security compliance requirements
- Participate in development and operational design reviews with a focus on application security
- Evaluate new security technologies and make recommendations to strengthen our application
- Be a champion of Coupa’s Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) methodologies
- Work closely with the Operations Security team to review and define our best practices
What You Will Bring to Coupa:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Lead Software Engineer
- Expertise in one or more of the following languages: Java, .Net, Python
- Expertise in developing secure web applications or microservices
- Knowledge of common application security issues (e.g. OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25)
- Knowledge of identity management tools, SAML, OIDC, and SSO integrations
- Knowledge of OAuth, client-server authentication, server-server authentication
- Knowledge of different crypto-algorithms, such as DES, RSA, HMAC, SHA, etc.
- Experience designing, estimating, and leading the implementation of complex systems
- Proven understanding of software development best practices and design patterns
- Demonstrated knowledge of security/access control, scalability, high availability, and concurrency
- Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases
- Proven ability to work independently and take projects from design to development to delivery
- Self-motivated, passion for learning, strong communication skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science (or equivalent), or equivalent experience
Extra Consideration:
- Knowledge of compliance requirements: HIPAA, PCI, SOX, FedRAMP, etc
- Presented security-related topics at conferences or meet-ups
- Open source project contributions
The estimated pay range for this role is as follows:
•Based in California: $171,275 - $201,500
•Based in Colorado: $147,050 - $173,000
•Based in New Jersey: $171,275 - $201,500
•Based in New York: $171,275 - $201,500
•Based in Washington: $155,550 - $183,000
The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location within the state.
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Coupa makes margins multiply through its community-generated AI and industry leading total spend management platform for businesses large and small. Coupa AI is informed by trillions of dollars of direct and indirect spend data across a global network of 10M+ buyers and suppliers. We empower you with the ability to predict, prescribe, and automate smarter, more profitable business decisions to improve operating margins. Coupa is the margin multiplier company.
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At Coupa, we prioritize an inclusive and empathetic workplace where every voice is valued. Our teams are proactive and accountable, ensuring we collaborate effectively to achieve our goals. The foundation of our culture rests on our people; we believe in fostering an environment that encourages innovation and curiosity.
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