
API Security
Required Skills
API Security
Job Description
Role:API Security
Location: Hyderabad|Mumbai|Bengaluru|Gurugram|Chennai|Pune|Kolkata
Hybrid Mode Position
Exp: 3 - 8 Years
Requirements
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented API Security Engineer to support our development and engineering teams in ensuring the security of APIs and associated cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, API security, and industry-standard security frameworks and tools.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and consult with development and engineering teams on API security best practices.
- Educate teams on secure coding standards and ensure compliance with security procedures.
- Perform security risk assessments for proposed application and API changes.
- Research, design, and help implement security solutions related to API Security, Data Protection, and Identity Protection.
- Develop and maintain security documentation and guidance tailored for engineering teams.
- Ensure adherence to security standards such as OWASP API Top 10 and CIS Top 20.
- Work with cloud platforms like AWS and other modern cloud environments in a development or architecture capacity.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in software development using one or more of the following languages: .NET, Python, Java/Spring Boot (REST), JavaScript (Node/React), or Go.
- Strong experience in API security design patterns, architecture, and B2B/A2A/B2C integrations.
- Familiarity with API security tools such as Noname, Salt, Neosec, etc.
- Experience with API Management platforms like Mulesoft, Apigee, or similar.
- Proficient with security testing tools such as OWASP ZAP, Veracode, and Postman.
- Solid understanding of web technologies including web services, SOA, and web/network protocols.
- Strong knowledge of application threat modeling and remediation of vulnerabilities aligned with OWASP API Top 10, CIS Top 10, and SANS Top 25.
- Good understanding of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures, and corresponding mitigation methods.
- Deep understanding of authentication, authorization, applied cryptography, and secure system design principles.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in creating technical security documentation.
- Certifications in security (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CSSLP) are a plus.