Established in 2014 as Nigerias first licensed private commodities exchange, AFEX's infrastructure and platforms drive capital to build a trust economy in Africas commodity markets. We provide solutions in trading, financing and market system development.
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As an Application Security Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and integrity of our applications at the Commodities Exchange.
You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures and practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
Collaborating with development teams, you will identify potential vulnerabilities, conduct security assessments, and provide guidance on secure coding practices.
Your expertise will help safeguard our applications and protect sensitive data from potential threats.
Responsibilities
Design and implement application security practices, frameworks, and guidelines to ensure secure development and deployment of software applications.
Collaborate with development teams to conduct security reviews and identify potential vulnerabilities and risks.
Perform manual and automated security testing of applications to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
Conduct code reviews to identify and address security vulnerabilities in application code.
Develop and deliver training sessions on secure coding practices for development teams.
Implement and maintain application security tools and technologies, such as static code analysis, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing tools.
Stay updated with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices related to application security.
Participate in incident response activities, including investigations, root cause analysis, and remediation of security incidents.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including DevOps and Security Operations, to ensure a comprehensive and integrated security approach.
Collaborate with external security vendors and auditors to conduct security assessments and audits.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field
At least 3 years of experience in application security or a related role
Strong knowledge of application security principles, secure coding practices, and common vulnerabilities (e.g, OWASP Top 10)
Experience with manual and automated application security testing techniques, tools, and frameworks
Familiarity with industry-standard security frameworks, such as NIST, ISO 27001, or PCI-DSS
Proficiency in modern programming languages such as JavaScript or Python
Knowledge of web application architectures, APIs, and web services
Experience with secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices, including threat modeling and secure code reviews.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and their security controls
As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure and deployment pipelines for our applications at the Commodities Exchange.
You will collaborate with development teams, system administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient software delivery.
Your expertise in cloud platforms, automation, and infrastructure as code will contribute to the scalability, reliability, and security of our systems.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure infrastructure on cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure
Collaborate with development teams to establish and maintain efficient CI/CD pipelines for application deployment and delivery.
Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, ensuring consistent and repeatable deployments.
Implement and maintain containerization technologies such as Docker for application deployment and scalability.
Configure and manage orchestration platforms like Kubernetes for container orchestration and management.
Monitor and optimize system performance, availability, and scalability through proactive monitoring and alerting.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement best practices for configuration management and infrastructure automation.
Implement and manage automated testing and quality assurance processes within the CI/CD pipeline.
Work closely with security teams to ensure the compliance and security of infrastructure and applications.
Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in DevOps, cloud platforms, and automation tools.
Provide technical guidance and support to development teams on infrastructure-related matters
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
At least 3 years of experience in a DevOps or related role
Strong experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS and Azure, including infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management.
Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python or Node.js
Experience with containerization technologies, especially Docker, and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes
Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code tools, preferably Terraform.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes, such as Jenkins, Bitbucket CI/CD, or CircleCI
Knowledge of configuration management tools, such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Gray log or similar
Strong understanding of networking concepts and security best practices
Familiarity with agile methodologies and collaborative development environments
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills
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