Backend Security Engineer

Great Value Hiring; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Value Hiring is seeking a Backend Security Engineer to work on secure, scalable backend services. The role requires strong experience in Java, Node.js, Go, Rust, TypeScript, Python, or C++, with a track record building APIs and services.

You will engage in debugging, performance tuning, automated testing, and security-focused reviews. This is an output-based engagement with an hourly rate in the $30–$100 range, paid per task according to project specs.

Qualifications

• Proven backend development experience in modern languages.
• Experience building scalable services and APIs.
• Background in cybersecurity, appsec, pentesting, or secure reviews is a plus.

Skills

Backend experience

API development

Debugging & testing

Code review

Security background

Job description

Backend Security Engineer [$30 - $100/hour]

• Strong backend experience in Java, Node.js, Go, Rust, Typescript, Python, C++ or similar
• A track record building scalable services and APIs
• 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

Backend Security Engineer [$30 - $100/hour]

Looking For

• Strong backend experience in Java, Node.js, Go, Rust, Typescript, Python, C++ or similar
• A track record building scalable services and APIs
• 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

Good Candidature

• 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
• Experience with codebase refactoring and implementing complex features in large-scale applications
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and foundational computer science concepts
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills

Compensation Structure

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.