Application Security Engineer I - United Wholesale Mortgage
Pontiac, MI 48340
About the Job
At United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), we are looking for dedicated Embedded Application Security Specialists to join our expanding application security teams. These positions are vital in addressing the growing security needs of our development teams by ensuring close collaboration and integration between security and development efforts.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:- Collaborative Engagement:
Work directly with assigned development teams, participating in design meetings and functional weekly meetings to provide security insights from the project’s inception. - Vulnerability Management:
Assist teams in identifying, prioritizing, and understanding vulnerabilities, ensuring timely and effective resolutions. - Security Integration:
Embed security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC) to promote a culture of security awareness. - Proactive Communication:
Quickly gather and convey all necessary information regarding development team security requests to facilitate prompt action. - Continuous Improvement:
Collaborate with product owners and development teams to enhance security protocols and practices, staying ahead of the latest security trends.
Must Have Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Proven experience in application security, software development, or a related area.
- Strong understanding of secure coding practices and familiarity with common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top Ten).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster effective collaboration.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
- Passion and willingness to learn information and/or application security.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in C# and .NET MVC.
Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.
It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.
From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.
More reasons you’ll love working here include:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
- Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
- Adoption reimbursement program
- Paid volunteer hours
- Paid training and career development
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Mortgage discount and area business discounts
- Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
- Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon
- Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
- Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
- In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
- Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi