Remote Backend Application & API Security Engineer (Python/Rust) — Distributed Contract Opening

MegaHired invites qualified professionals to apply for our remote Remote Backend Application & API Security Engineer (Python/Rust) — Distributed Contract Opening opportunity ($30 - $100/hour). You will leverage hands-on experience in Python3, JAVA, Rust, Algorithms to audit AI-generated solutions, pinpoint reasoning gaps, and construct authoritative reference responses.

Core Project Workflow

• Comfort with debugging, performance work and automated testing
• Solid code review instincts
• A cybersecurity or SecOps background is a big plus — secure coding, appsec, pentesting, vulnerability assessment, OWASP/CWE, or security-focused reviews.
• Proven experience in backend development, with a track record of delivering high-quality and performant projects.
• Background in cybersecurity, such as penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, or security code reviews.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and resolving software bugs and system bottlenecks.
• Practical background using codebase refactoring and implementing complex features in large-scale applications.

Required Technical & Domain Mastery

• Compensation is output-based; experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete work may vary depending on the expert’s experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply. Experts must submit a minimum of tasks per week.
• Start Timeline & Availability
• We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts ready to jump in right away. If selected, we expect you to start your first tasks within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding.
• Compensation Band: $30 - $100/hour
• Work Location: Remote (100% Remote / Asynchronous Flexibility)
• Available Openings: 300 open positions
• Core Competencies: Python3, JAVA, Rust, Algorithms, Basics C++, Typescript, bug fixing, feature implementation, codebase refactoring, performance optimization

Compensation Summary

• Compensation Rate: $30 - $100/hour (contract specialist remuneration)
• Work Arrangement: 100% Remote / Work From Home
• Eligible Remote Countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Core Competencies: Python3, JAVA, Rust, Algorithms, Basics C++, Typescript, bug fixing, feature implementation, codebase refactoring, performance optimization
• Hiring Agency: MegaHired

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