Remote Web Security Developer

Role Overview

Are you passionate about safeguarding digital environments and preventing cyberattacks? As a Remote Web Security Developer, you’ll take a central role in building and maintaining secure web-based systems for a modern, fast-moving organization. This remote-friendly opportunity empowers you to influence how digital products are protected, monitored, and maintained across cloud-native and hybrid infrastructures. You will be deeply involved in identifying vulnerabilities, engineering prevention strategies, and automating key security responses—all while collaborating with a distributed team of talented developers and security professionals. This role, offering an annual salary of $98,652, suits someone who values autonomy, precision, and the ability to influence secure development practices at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement security features for scalable web applications
• Review code and infrastructure for common vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
• Create custom scripts for threat detection and remediation automation
• Implement and maintain secure authentication and session management systems
• Coordinate with DevOps and QA teams to enforce security during CI/CD cycles
• Conduct periodic penetration testing and document actionable findings
• Collaborate on security incident response plans and runbooks
• Maintain logs and forensic records for future audits and investigation needs
• Assess and validate third-party software integrations for compliance
• Develop training and internal documentation for secure coding practices

Required Skills and Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in web security, backend development, or DevSecOps
• In-depth knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and the ability to defend against listed threats
• Practical experience with common exploit types such as XSS, CSRF, SQLi, and SSRF
• Understanding of encryption mechanisms, token-based authentication (OAuth2, JWT), and secure cookies
• Familiarity with TLS/SSL protocols and key rotation techniques

Programming and Frameworks

• Strong backend programming skills in languages like Python, Go, Node.js, or Java.
• Knowledge of secure development patterns in popular frameworks such as Django, Express, or Spring
• Experience using automated security testing tools and static/dynamic analysis platforms

Tooling and Security Platforms

• Hands-on with tools such as Metasploit, Nessus, Nmap, and Wireshark
• Proficiency with Web Application Firewalls and endpoint security (e.g., CrowdStrike, ModSecurity)
• Cloud security configuration and monitoring (AWS Shield, Azure Security Center, GCP SCC)

Communication and Collaboration

• Strong documentation habits for logging vulnerabilities and security updates
• Ability to communicate risk and impact to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Comfortable working asynchronously across multiple time zones

Tools and Technologies Used

• Static Application Security Testing (SAST): SonarQube, Checkmarx
• Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST): OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite
• Continuous Integration/Delivery: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD
• Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC): Terraform, Ansible with security modules
• Monitoring and Alerting: Datadog, Prometheus with custom security dashboards
• Code Versioning and Collaboration: Git, Bitbucket, Visual Studio Code

Work Environment and Culture

Remote Flexibility

This position is fully remote with flexible working hours. Whether you’re coding from a home office, co-working space, or while traveling, what matters most is your ability to deliver and collaborate. Our distributed model encourages ownership and autonomy while supporting a strong team-first mentality.

Security-First Collaboration

You’ll be part of a tight-knit, agile team focused on secure web development, regular retrospectives, and transparent communication. Each sprint incorporates security checkpoints and retrospectives to reinforce our culture of continuous improvement.

Inclusive, High-Performance Culture

We believe that diversity enhances problem-solving and innovation. You’ll contribute in a respectful, high-performance environment that values your insights and rewards proactive problem-solving.

Career Growth and Development

• Lead strategic security upgrades and compliance initiatives
• Attend top security summits and obtain sponsored certifications (CISSP, OSCP, etc.)
• Become a key voice in architecture planning with a security-first mindset
• Mentor junior team members and promote secure coding habits across the organization
• Shape the evolution of our DevSecOps strategy as part of the technical leadership path

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive annual salary of $98,652
• Fully remote role with equipment stipend and high-speed internet allowance
• Flexible time off and designated wellness days
• Access to security lab environments for continued learning
• Yearly education budget for certifications and conferences
• Work-life balance with an asynchronous communication culture

Success Metrics

Success in this role means being proactive in recognizing and mitigating threats before they escalate and become more severe. You'll thrive if you combine deep technical knowledge with a passion for learning and innovation. Key performance indicators include vulnerability response time, incident resolution efficiency, and the number of secure code contributions. Your work will not only reduce risk but also help build a secure foundation that enables the organization to scale confidently.

Call to Action

If you're eager to shape the future of secure web development while working from anywhere, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to become our next Remote Web Security Developer and be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to protecting digital ecosystems. Let’s build trust into every line of code—together.