Senior Security Engineer
JanuaryNew York, New York, United States
Posted November 18, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
January is a financial technology company that transforms consumer finance by bringing humanity to borrowing. Through data-driven solutions, January empowers financial institutions to streamline collections, offering borrowers compassionate paths to regain financial stability. The company's focus on dignity and financial freedom distinguishes it in the industry, aiming to restore access and opportunity for millions.
Job Description
Join January and rebuild consumer finance from the ground up as a Senior Security Engineer. Set a new standard for security in the industry and shape security strategy and culture from the ground up.
Requirements
- 6+ years in cybersecurity, 3+ years in application/data security or security engineering
- Hands-on building application-level security controls in cloud environments (AWS, Terraform, Snowflake)
- Track record implementing security that accelerates velocity, not blocks it
- Technical depth: secure coding (Python, JavaScript), infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD security
- Influences through partnership, decides rapidly despite uncertainty
- Translates technical trade-offs into business language
- Proficiency in common scripting and programming languages, such as Python, JavaScript, and Bash, is strongly preferred
- Experience with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, PCI-DSS, bank security standards) preferred