Application Security Engineer / Penetration tester

groweยท Cybersecurity
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๐ŸŒ Remote๐Ÿ“ Anywhere

About this role

Growe welcomes those who are excited to:
  • Triage, validate, and prioritize security findings from SAST, SCA, and Secret scanning tools, filter out false positives, assess risks, and track issues through to remediation;

  • Conduct manual and tool-assisted code reviews to identify security vulnerabilities, logic flaws, and insecure implementation choices before code reaches production;

  • Perform hands-on penetration testing of web applications, microservices, and APIs to uncover security vulnerabilities and business logic flaws;ย 

  • Audit REST and GraphQL APIs and web applications with a strong focus on core application security risks, authentication, authorization, and business logic.

We need your professional experience:
  • 2-4 years of experience in Application Security, Product Security, or Penetration Testing;ย 

  • Hands-on experience triaging and analyzing findings from Semgrep / OpenGrep, Gitleaks, Trivy, and OSV-Scanner;

  • Experience with Burp Suite (Pro), Nuclei, Subfinder, SQLmap, Metasploit, and NetExec;ย 

  • Deep understanding of classic OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, including Injection flaws (SQLi, Command Injection), Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), Broken Access Control / Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR / BOLA), Security Misconfigurations, Cryptographic Failures, Insecure Deserialization, and Mass Assignment;

  • Solid knowledge of OWASP API Security Top 10 for REST and GraphQL architectures;ย 

  • Deep understanding of identity protocols and access control mechanics (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, JWT, SAML, RBAC/ABAC);

  • Ability to identify complex authorization bypasses, session management flaws, and business logic bugs;

  • Ability to read and analyze modern application code to spot security flaws (will be a plus);ย 

  • Understanding of cloud security principles in AWS environments and Kubernetes (K8s) security fundamentals (will be a plus);

  • Intermediate level of English (spoken and written).

We appreciate if you have those personal features:
  • Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with engineering, product, and DevOps teams;

  • Result-oriented mindset;

  • Openness to learning.

We are seeking those who align with our core values:
  • GROWE TOGETHER: Our team is our main asset. We work together and support each other to achieve our common goals;

  • DRIVE RESULT OVER PROCESS: We set ambitious, clear, measurable goals in line with our strategy and driving Growe to success;

  • BE READY FOR CHANGE: We see challenges as opportunities to grow and evolve. We adapt today to win tomorrow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Application Security Engineer / Penetration tester position at growe?
The salary for this Application Security Engineer / Penetration tester role at growe is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Application Security Engineer / Penetration tester job at growe remote?
Yes, this Application Security Engineer / Penetration tester position at growe is remote, with team members based in Anywhere. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Which team or department does the Application Security Engineer / Penetration tester at growe belong to?
This Application Security Engineer / Penetration tester position is part of the Cybersecurity department at growe. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Application Security Engineer / Penetration tester position at growe?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to growe's official application portal hosted on greenhouse where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Application Security Engineer / Penetration tester job at growe posted?
This Application Security Engineer / Penetration tester position at growe was posted on Aug 11, 2026. Apply as soon as possible โ€” early applications are often reviewed first.
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