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Xperteez Technology

🌍 Backend Security Engineer, Remote - Contract

Remote β€” Worldwide (see timezone requirements)

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Job description

Job Type: Contract

Location: Remote

Schedule: Flexible, you pick the hours and days (including weekends if desired)

Required Skills:

Python3

JAVA

Rust

Algorithms

Basics C++

Typescript

Bug fixing

Feature implementation

Codebase refactoring

Performance optimization

Pentesting

Security audit

Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required β€” your domain knowledge is what matters.

What we're 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 β€” secure coding, appsec, pentesting, vulnerability assessment, OWASP/CWE, or security-focused reviews.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

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.

Originally posted on Himalayas

Who can apply

The source lists worldwide eligibility. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-11, UTC-10, UTC-9.5, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC-4, UTC-3.5, UTC-3, UTC-2, UTC-1, UTC+0, UTC+1, UTC+2, UTC+3, UTC+3.5, UTC+4, UTC+4.5, UTC+5, UTC+5.5, UTC+5.75, UTC+6, UTC+6.5, UTC+7, UTC+8, UTC+8.75, UTC+9, UTC+9.5, UTC+10, UTC+10.5, UTC+11, UTC+12, UTC+12.75, UTC+13, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.

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