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# We're Hiring: Web & API Pentester

- **Company:** Viperhive Security
- **Location:** UK (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software System Penetration Testing, Burp Suite, Open Web Application Security, Web Application Security, Web Applications, Postman, Software Security, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2212dfc0646bd1d1

## About the Role

* Practical experience with Burp Suite and Postman
 * Strong understanding of web and API security
 * Knowledge of OWASP Web Security Testing Guide and OWASP API Security Top 10
 * Ability to distinguish genuine vulnerabilities from false positives
 * Strong technical reporting and communication skills
 * Responsible and ethical approach to security testing

## Description

* Conduct manual web application and API security testing
 * Identify OWASP Top 10, authentication, authorization and business-logic vulnerabilities
 * Collect clear and reproducible technical evidence
 * Prepare professional vulnerability assessment reports
 * Recommend practical remediation steps
 * Perform retesting after fixes
 * Maintain strict confidentiality and follow approved testing scopes


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