Senior Software Engineer (PHP)
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Description
The Wikimedia Foundation seeks a Senior Software Engineer (PHP) to join its Product Security team. In this role, the engineer will craft innovative security technologies to safeguard Wikipedia and other projects. With a hands-on approach, they will collaborate with security team members to design and implement features to protect users and strengthen the platform against threats.
Responsibilities
Design and develop MediaWiki security features.
Review and deploy security functions crafted by the Foundation and the community.
Collaborate with other development teams to guide safe architecture and implementation practices.
Conduct security maintenance and manage technical liabilities in crucial components.
Offer support for application security incidents and operations.
Requirements
Proven experience in software engineering with a security focus.
Ability to work proficiently within a modern, object-oriented PHP codebase.
Experience with client-side JavaScript development.
Background in developing secure software or related features.
Strong interest in collaborating with a skilled security team and advancing security expertise.
Skills to explain security issues and their impact on privacy and risk to non-technical audiences.
Sensitivity to security challenges in a large-scale, international project.
Experience using Linux for web application development and deployment tasks.
Ability to maintain focus while working remotely.
About
The Wikimedia Foundation operates Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects. Committed to a vision of a world where everyone can freely share knowledge, the Foundation relies on donations and is a tax-exempt organization in the U.S. They value a diverse workforce and maintain an inclusive workplace. As a remote-first organization, they hire globally, with staff members based in over 40 countries.
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