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FBS (Mexico) - Application Security Engineer

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Farmers– where ambition meets opportunity.

Farmers is known for more than its unforgettable jingle – it’s a team with a passion for purpose and making a real difference in people’s lives. Farmers employees deliver peace of mind when it matters most. The organization’s results-driven, high-performance culture thrives on creativity, accountability and bold solutions. Here, growth isn’t just a goal – it’s a way of life for both the organization and every individual on the team. Farmers employees tackle challenges head-on, learn from every experience and measure their impact on the customers who trust them.

Join us and help power the success of Farmers. As a team member, you’ll collaborate with Farmers’ award-winning workforce, benefit from a culture of innovation and support and contribute to their mission of delivering protection and peace of mind to millions of U.S. customers.

Ready to make your mark? Discover Farmers’ vibrant culture and explore career opportunities at www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate.

Job Summary

The Application Security Engineer is a key member of the Application & Infrastructure Security team supporting the Secure Technology & Exposure Management (STEM) program. This role partners closely with Software Engineering, DevOps, Platform Engineering, and Cybersecurity teams to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle, identify and assess application risks, conduct security testing, and drive remediation efforts. The ideal candidate combines strong application security expertise with a collaborative approach to influence secure development practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify, assess, and communicate application security risks and recommend remediation strategies.
  • Perform application security assessments, vulnerability reviews, and risk analyses for web applications, APIs, and modern application architectures.
  • Support secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) initiatives and DevSecOps practices.
  • Partner with development teams to embed security controls into engineering processes and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Conduct security testing activities, including static, dynamic, and manual application assessments.
  • Review application architectures and provide security guidance during design and development phases.
  • Track identified vulnerabilities and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely remediation.
  • Participate in threat modeling exercises and security architecture reviews.
  • Develop and maintain application security standards, procedures, and best practices.
  • Support regulatory, audit, and compliance activities related to application security.
  • Provide security awareness training and guidance to engineering and development teams.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for application security and secure coding practices.

Required Qualifications

  • 4-6 years of overall IT experience, with at least 1-3 years focused on Application Security.
  • Experience performing application vulnerability assessments and security testing.
  • Knowledge of secure software development principles and secure coding practices.
  • Understanding of modern application and API architectures.
  • Experience working within DevSecOps and CI/CD environments.
  • Ability to communicate security risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Fluent English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 7-9 years of overall IT experience.
  • 4-6 years of dedicated Application Security experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • Experience with cloud-native application security.
  • Familiarity with OWASP Top 10, threat modeling, and secure SDLC frameworks.
  • Experience supporting enterprise-scale security initiatives and remediation programs.

Required Skills

1+ years of experience in the following areas (a combination of experience across multiple areas is acceptable):

  • Application Security
  • Application Security Testing
  • Software Engineering
  • DevSecOps
  • Modern Application & API Architectures

 

Benefits

This position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work–life balance. While specific benefits may vary by country and employee level, offerings generally include competitive salary opportunities, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing training and development resources.

 

Important Hiring Conditions and Disclosures 

By applying for this position, candidates acknowledge and agree that:

• Personal Data Processing: The personal data provided during the recruitment and selection process will be collected, processed, and retained for legitimate recruitment and compliance purposes, in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws and FBS internal policies.

• Legal Authorization to Work: Employment with FBS is conditional upon the candidate having valid, local legal authorization to work in the country where the role is based at the time of hire. FBS does not sponsor or obtain work authorization unless explicitly stated.

• Exclusivity of Employment and Conflict of Interest: Upon acceptance of an offer and during employment with FBS, employees will not be permitted to engage in parallel employment, professional activities, or paid work for other entities. Any ownership, partnership, directorship, or participation in other businesses or companies must be fully disclosed and formally reviewed in accordance with FBS internal conflict‑of‑interest and external engagement policies prior to the start date or as soon as such circumstances arise. 

Failure to comply with these conditions may impact the hiring decision or employment continuation.

 

About Farmers Insurance
"Farmers Insurance®" and "Farmers®" are tradenames for a group of insurers providing insurance for automobiles, homes and small businesses and a wide range of other insurance and financial services products. Farmers Insurance Exchange, the largest of the three primary insurers that make up Farmers Insurance, is recognized as one of the largest U.S. companies on the 2025 Fortune 500 list. For more information about Farmers Insurance, visit Farmers.com.

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