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Nykaa

Posted 27 Aug 2026

Security Engineer - 3 (Appsec)

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Employment
Full time
Team
IT Operations
Posted
27 Aug 2026

About the role

Responsibilities:

  • Perform web and mobile application security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and penetration testing.
  • Identify, validate, and remediate vulnerabilities across APIs, web applications, Android, and iOS platforms.
  • Drive implementation of secure SDLC practices across engineering teams.
  • Conduct code reviews, threat modeling, and security architecture assessments.
  • Collaborate with developers to remediate security issues and improve application security posture.
  • Perform security testing for APIs, authentication flows, session management, and business logic vulnerabilities.
  • Integrate security tools and automation into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Develop and maintain security standards, policies, and best practices for application security.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for security incidents and recommend preventive measures.
  • Stay updated on emerging threats, OWASP standards, and evolving attack vectors.


Requirements:

  • 8+ years of experience in Application Security / Product Security.
  • Strong expertise in Web and Mobile Application Security.
  • Hands-on experience with penetration testing for web, API, Android, and iOS applications.
  • Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10 Mobile, OWASP API Security, and secure coding practices.
  • Experience with SAST, DAST, and mobile security testing tools.
  • Strong knowledge of authentication, authorization, encryption, and session management.
  • Familiarity with cloud-native and microservices-based architectures.
  • Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows.
  • Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills.

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