Lead Secure Software Engineer

About Persistent

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 18 of the Fortune 50 companies, 7 of the 10 top US banks, 9 of the 10 technology companies, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 26 sequential quarters of growth with $487.6M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 7.8% Q-o-Q and 20.0% Y-o-Y. Our 29,500+ global team members, located in 21 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We received five awards at the ISG (Information Services Group) Provider Lens™ Awards 2026 and, for the second year in a row, were awarded the Growth Honor of the Year at the Everest Group Elevate 2026.

About Position:

We are seeking an experienced Lead Secure Software Engineer to develop secure software solutions and drive secure coding practices across enterprise application environments. This role focuses on designing resilient software components, identifying and remediating code-level security vulnerabilities, and partnering with development and application security teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess deep software engineering expertise combined with strong application security knowledge to help build secure, scalable, and maintainable applications.

• Role: Lead Secure Software Engineer
• Location: Pune
• Experience: 12 to 15 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Design and develop secure application features, reusable libraries, frameworks, and security controls for enterprise applications.
• Perform security-focused code reviews and identify vulnerabilities across application codebases.
• Analyze and remediate security findings from Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), penetration testing, and manual code reviews.
• Collaborate with application security teams to implement secure-by-design development practices.
• Integrate secure coding checks, automated security testing, and quality gates into CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop secure authentication, authorization, session management, and data protection mechanisms.
• Review APIs, microservices, and cloud-native application components for security weaknesses and design flaws.
• Participate in threat modeling exercises and implement remediation strategies for identified risks.
• Create secure coding standards, development guidelines, reference implementations, and developer training materials.
• Mentor development teams on secure coding best practices, OWASP principles, and vulnerability remediation techniques.
• Work closely with architects, developers, DevOps teams, and security stakeholders to ensure security requirements are embedded into software solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex security issues and support incident investigations related to application vulnerabilities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of secure development frameworks, tools, and engineering practices.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 12-15 years of experience in Software Development, Secure Software Engineering, Application Security, or Product Security.
• Strong hands-on development experience in one or more enterprise programming languages such as Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript, Go, or Node.js.
• Deep understanding of secure coding principles and common software security vulnerabilities.
• Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, CWE/SANS Top 25, secure design principles, and modern application security practices.
• Experience performing manual code reviews and interpreting findings from SAST, DAST, and Software Composition Analysis tools.
• Expertise in authentication, authorization, identity management, session management, encryption, and cryptographic implementations.
• Experience securing REST APIs, GraphQL services, microservices, and cloud-native applications.
• Hands-on experience with application security tools such as Checkmarx, Veracode, Fortify, SonarQube, Snyk, Coverity, Black Duck, or equivalent platforms.
• Familiarity with CI/CD platforms such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, or Harness.
• Understanding of secure software architecture, cloud security, container security, and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience conducting threat modeling and translating security requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Strong debugging, root cause analysis, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts effectively to engineering and business stakeholders.
• Proven experience mentoring development teams and driving secure development practices at scale.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Certifications such as CSSLP, CISSP, GWAPT, GWEB, Secure Software Practitioner, or equivalent security certifications are highly desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

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