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Application Security Engineer at micro1
posted 1 month agoApplication Security Engineer (AppSec) | $30–100/hr | Worldwide Remote
MICRO1 is seeking a skilled Application Security Engineer to join a high-impact team focused on securing software systems through rigorous testing, auditing, and code-level expertise. This is a contractor role ideal for security-minded engineers who thrive at the intersection of development and cybersecurity.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct penetration testing and security audits across applications and infrastructure
- Identify, analyze, and remediate vulnerabilities in existing codebases
- Implement new security features and perform bug fixes across multiple languages
- Perform codebase refactoring and performance optimization to improve security posture and efficiency
- Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security best practices throughout the development lifecycle
Required Skills
- Languages: Python 3, Java, Rust, TypeScript, C++ (fundamentals)
- Security: Penetration testing, security auditing, cybersecurity principles
- Engineering: Algorithm design, bug fixing, feature implementation, refactoring
Compensation
This role offers a competitive hourly rate of $30–$100/hr depending on experience and expertise level.
This is a remote contractor opportunity open to candidates worldwide.