Job Title: Node JS Engineer – Application Security Remediation & Automation
Location: St. Louis, MO/ Dallas TX (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Experience Level: 6+ years
Must Have: NodeJS, vulnerability remediation, and security, Java
About the Role
· We are seeking a highly skilled Node Engineer with expertise in secure coding, vulnerability remediation, and security automation.
· The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience remediating vulnerabilities in Java and
Node.js applications, with a strong grasp of automation techniques, and a proven ability to leverage Generative AI solutions such as AWS Bedrock to accelerate security workflows.
· This role requires close collaboration with InfoSec, QA, DevOps, and engineering teams to ensure application security posture is proactively strengthened through intelligent automation and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
· Analyze, triage, and remediate vulnerabilities identified via SAST, DAST, and software composition analysis tools such as SonarQube, Veracode, Snyk, and Checkmarx.
· Refactor insecure Java and
Node.js codebases to mitigate vulnerabilities such as SQL Injection, XXE, XSS, CSRF, Deserialization, and Authentication flaws.
· Patch and upgrade vulnerable third-party dependencies using Maven/Gradle, and validate post-remediation effectiveness.
· Leverage Generative AI tools (e.g., AWS Bedrock) to build or enhance automation workflows for:
· Auto-remediation of common vulnerability patterns
· Code recommendations and patch generation
· AI-driven security analysis and triage assistance
· Automate vulnerability remediation and validation within CI/CD pipelines, improving security velocity and reducing manual effort.
· Strengthen security configurations in Spring Boot, REST APIs,
Node.js services, and Tomcat-based deployments.
· Perform secure code reviews, provide remediation guidance, and promote secure coding best practices across development teams.
· Collaborate with InfoSec and DevOps teams to validate fixes, perform re-scans, and close vulnerability tickets.
· Stay current on security advisories, OWASP Top 10, CWE/SANS 25, and Java/Tomcat ecosystem updates.
Required Skills
· Strong hands-on experience with Core Java, Spring Boot, Tomcat, and REST API development.
· Proficiency in secure coding principles and application vulnerability remediation.
· Experience remediating issues identified by tools like Veracode, Checkmarx, SonarQube, or Snyk.
· Knowledge of dependency management and patching practices using Maven or Gradle.
· Familiarity with
Node.js security configurations and remediation techniques.
· Experience with OAuth2/JWT, input validation, encryption, and secure session management.
· Understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and security considerations in cloud-native applications.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with automating vulnerability remediation using GenAI platforms (e.g., AWS Bedrock, Amazon CodeWhisperer).
· Exposure to DevSecOps pipelines, including automated security scans and policy enforcement.
· Strong understanding of Spring Security, secure API design, and infrastructure hardening.
· Certifications such as CEH, CSSLP, GSSP-Java, or similar are a plus.
Soft Skills
· Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
· Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
· A collaborative mindset with the ability to work across security, development, and operations teams.
· Self-motivated and proactive in driving secure development practices and automation.