Ethical Hacker & Code Optimizer
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
I’m looking for an experienced ethical hacker who can also roll up their sleeves and work directly on the codebase. Your first priority will be to probe our existing applications and utilities for security weaknesses, then patch or refactor the vulnerable components yourself.
You will work from user stories and specs that I provide, translating them into secure, efficient software. Day-to-day you’ll be analysing requirements, recommending upgrades, collaborating with the rest of the dev team, and documenting everything—from flowcharts and user guides to the exact remediation steps you take. Routine maintenance and performance tuning are part of the remit as well.
A solid command of Java and Python is essential, and you should feel at home in relational databases like MySQL, Oracle or SQL Server. If you’re detail-oriented, think critically under tight deadlines, and enjoy owning both the break-in and the fix, let’s talk about the next penetration target and the hardening work that follows.
You will work from user stories and specs that I provide, translating them into secure, efficient software. Day-to-day you’ll be analysing requirements, recommending upgrades, collaborating with the rest of the dev team, and documenting everything—from flowcharts and user guides to the exact remediation steps you take. Routine maintenance and performance tuning are part of the remit as well.
A solid command of Java and Python is essential, and you should feel at home in relational databases like MySQL, Oracle or SQL Server. If you’re detail-oriented, think critically under tight deadlines, and enjoy owning both the break-in and the fix, let’s talk about the next penetration target and the hardening work that follows.