Finjobsly Logo
FJ
Finjobsly
HomeBrowse JobsBlogPost JobSalary Benchmark
IntelligenceAnalyze My CVAnalyze CV
Log InSign Up
  1. Home
  2. /
  3. Fintech Jobs
  4. /
  5. Application Security Specialist
Finjobsly Logo
FJ
Finjobsly

AI-powered fintech job platform connecting financial professionals with the right opportunities in the evolving financial technology landscape.

Product

  • Features
  • Browse Jobs
  • All Jobs

For Employers

  • Post a Job
  • Pricing for Employers

Company

  • About Us
  • Partners
  • Contact Us
  • Blog

Resources

  • Help Center
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

© 2026 Finjobsly. All rights reserved.

Connecting finance professionals with fintech opportunities

Finjobsly on PeerPush
Checkout.com logoC
Checkout.comAll Departments

Application Security Specialist

LondonFull-timeJuniorSalary: Not disclosed
Posted Nov 3, 2026Deadline: Dec 11, 2026
Job SnapshotActively hiring
LocationLondon
Job typeFull-time
SalaryNot disclosed
DeadlineDec 11, 2026

Finjobsly Role Intelligence

Experience level
Junior
Work style
Hybrid
Visa sponsorship
Not specified
Salary
Not disclosed
Key skills
JavaScriptPythonAWSGCPAzureKubernetesDockerCI/CDPayments

Get AI match insights

See your fit score & personalized tips.

Sign In Now
Finjobsly Intelligence— Generated from the employer's job description

What you'll own

You’ll embed security controls into the Secure Software Development Lifecycle, run SAST and SCA scans, perform API security testing, triage and track vulnerabilities, and help automate AppSec pipelines while collaborating with engineering teams and delivering secure‑coding guidance.

What they're looking for

1–3 years of application security or related experience, basic programming skills (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Go), familiarity with network protocols, CI/CD and DevSecOps concepts, and a solid grasp of common software vulnerabilities.

Why this role matters

Securing Checkout.com’s applications protects billions of global transactions and supports the company’s mission to provide safe, seamless digital payments.

Best suited to

A junior security professional who is eager to learn, detail‑oriented, communicative, and enjoys working closely with developers to embed security early in the development process.

Fintech requirements

Visa sponsorship: No
Work arrangement: hybrid

About this role

Company Description

We’re Checkout.com. You might not know our name, but companies like eBay, Spotify, Klarna, Uber, and Sony do, because we’re behind many of the digital experiences you use every day.

We are where the world checks out, enabling over 10 billion transactions yearly for more than one billion global shoppers.

Whether you want to book a holiday, order food, renew a subscription, or check out online, there’s a good chance our tech powers the payments behind the scenes. Our platform helps the most ambitious businesses deliver effortless digital experiences, at scale.

If you want to do career-defining work, you’ve come to the right place. We move fast, think globally, and believe great teams are built by hiring exceptional people with conviction, curiosity, and the desire to make an impact.

With 20 offices across six continents and London as our HQ, we’re shaping the future of fintech – and we’re just getting started.

The opportunity

As a Junior Application Security Analyst in the Information Security team, you will help secure Checkout.com’s software applications throughout the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC). You will work closely with developers and product teams to integrate security early in the development process, identify and oversee the remediation of vulnerabilities, and ensure adherence to secure coding practices and application security standards. This role focuses on practical, hands-on security support while also growing your expertise in application security.

What you'll do

SSDLC & Secure Coding

  • Assist in integrating security controls into the SSDLC.
  • Support the creation and maintenance of secure coding guidelines (e.g., OWASP Top 10, CERT Secure Coding Standards).

Application Security Testing

  • Run a Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Software Composition Analysis (SCA) scans.
  • Conduct API security testing.
  • Support CI/CD pipelines to keep secure and effective integration.

Threat Modeling & Application Security Analysis

  • Participate in threat modeling sessions.
  • Document identified threats, assess risks and provide mitigation recommendations.
  • Assist in code and system reviews to analyse security in company’s products.

Vulnerability Management

  • Triage and prioritise vulnerabilities from automated scans.
  • Track, verify and ensure security flaws remediation.
  • Assist to automate an AppSec pipelines

Collaboration & Awareness

  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security into product design and improve existing systems.
  • Help deliver training and awareness on SSDLC best practices and secure coding.
  • Contribute to security documentations.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 1–3 years in application security, secure software development, or related IT/security role.
  • Understand basic network technologies and protocols (HTTP, TCP/IP, DNS and the OSI model).
  • Understanding of common software vulnerabilities and their mitigations.
  • Basic programming experience in a popular language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Golang).
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps principles.
  • Basic understanding of cloud technologies (AWS, GCP or Azure) and GitHub security features.
  • Strong attention to detail in documentation and assessments.

Preferred

  • Familiarity with SAST/DAST/SCA tools and API security testing platforms.
  • Exposure to cloud-native application security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Understanding of container security (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience of participating in Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions.

Key Competencies

  • Eager to learn and expand technical skills in application security.
  • Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Collaborative and proactive problem solver.
  • Ability to prioritise work.

Additional Information

Bring all of you to work

We create the conditions for high performers to thrive, through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one.

Here, you’ll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It’s a place where ambition gets met with opportunity, and where your growth is in your hands.

We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you’re ready to grow and make a difference, you’ll be right at home here.

It’s important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable.

Life at Checkout.com

We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.

Curious about what it’s like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us.

For a closer look at daily life at Checkout.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram

More about this role

About company

Checkout.com logoC

Checkout.com

Full employer profile →

Required skills

JavaScriptPythonAWSGCPAzureKubernetesDockerCI/CDPayments

Explore more

More jobs at Checkout.com→JavaScript jobs →Python jobs →Salary benchmarks for this role →More jobs in London→Browse all fintech jobs →

Checkout.com

Application Security Specialist

LondonSalary: Not disclosed

Company insights

40

Happiness score

40/100

Based on 41 verified employee signals

Checkout.com launches stablecoin acceptance with Coinbase

Checkout.com launched a Coinbase Payments-powered capability enabling eligible enterprise merchants to accept stablecoin payments from consumers.

June 2026From the webCheckout.com Newsroom→

Checkout.com returns to full-year EBITDA profitability

Checkout.com reported an adjusted EBITDA margin above 10% for 2025, over $300B in payment volume, 64% volume growth and more than 30% net revenue growth.

February 2026From the webCheckout.com Newsroom→

Ashley Paulus appointed to lead UK and European revenue growth

Checkout.com named Ashley Paulus VP, Head of Revenue for the UK and EEA, putting her in charge of commercial strategy and enterprise growth across the regions.

February 2026From the webCheckout.com Newsroom→

Employee share buyback values Checkout.com at $12 billion

Checkout.com offered employees liquidity through a share buyback at a $12B valuation, a 30% increase from its previous internal valuation.

September 2025From the webForbes→

AI Generated Insights