Software Engineer for Cryptographic Services Squad
Role highlights
Full Time
Permanent
Mid
Hybrid · On-site
The Software Engineer role for the Cryptographic Services Squad requires mid-level experience in developing and maintaining advanced security solutions and legacy cryptographic systems. The candidate should have strong proficiency in C# and .NET frameworks, with practical experience implementing new features and maintaining operational stability in highly available cryptographic services used by millions of customers. Familiarity with cryptographic operations such as encryption, decryption, signing, and validation is essential, alongside knowledge of cryptography and application security protocols. Experience with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, particularly using tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, is important for patching vulnerabilities and adjusting workflows to meet evolving requirements. The role also involves modernization efforts transitioning from mainframe-based Hardware Security Modules (HSM) to Cloud HSM solutions, indicating a need for cloud technology experience. Additional skills include working with RESTful APIs, containerization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift, and front-end technologies like JavaScript, TypeScript, and ReactJS. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an analytical mindset, methodical approach, attention to detail, and good communication skills. Interest in cybersecurity and agile team collaboration are also key. The position offers exposure to a diverse, international environment within a leading Northern European financial institution, with opportunities to work on modern cloud technologies and benefit from a flexible, supportive work culture.
About the role
Role Summary
- Develop advanced security solutions and maintain complex legacy systems
- Provide highly available cryptographic services for internal and external integration
- Support secure protocols using standard cryptographic operations (encryption, decryption, signing, validation)
- Modernize core cryptographic services by transitioning from mainframe-based HSM to Cloud HSM
- Team of seven, located in Aarhus C, Denmark
Responsibilities
- Be part of an agile, experienced team of security professionals
- Ensure operational stability of systems used by millions of customers
- Patch vulnerabilities as fixes become available
- Adjust CI/CD pipeline according to new requirements
- Implement new features in C# solutions
- Perform certificate renewals and ensure stakeholder alignment
Requirements
- Familiarity with some or most of the following:
- C#/.NET
- DevSecOps & CI/CD (e.g., Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions)
- RESTful APIs
- Cryptography/Application security protocols
- Containerization/Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift
- JavaScript/TypeScript/ReactJS
- Analytical mindset, methodical approach, attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Interest in cybersecurity
Benefits
- Diverse and international work environment in a leading Northern European financial institution
- Opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies
- Canteen, regular social and professional events
- Attractive benefits package: health and accident insurance, pension, and more
- 6 weeks of vacation and 5 extra care days annually
- Flexible work environment
- Expected to work minimum 3-4 days per week from Aarhus office
How to Apply
- Interviews start mid to late January
- Application deadline: 10th of January
- For questions, contact Chapter Lead Alexander Qvist-Hellum at [email protected]
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