Web Application Penetration Tester

Location: Pleasanton, CA (Onsite/Hybrid) Duration: Contract (1 Year) Local Candidates are MUST Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Web Application Penetration Tester to perform in-depth security testing of mission-critical enterprise applications. This role is focused on manually identifying vulnerabilities, driving remediation efforts, and strengthening overall application security posture. The ideal candidate is a hands"‘on security expert who can work closely with development teams, not only to uncover risks but also to ensure secure design and implementation. This is a technical, execution"‘driven role, requiring strong expertise in penetration testing, secure coding practices, and modern web application architectures. Required Skills Strong hands"‘on experience in web application penetration testing (manual testing mandatory) Deep knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and common web security vulnerabilities Proven ability to identify, exploit, and recommend remediation for vulnerabilities Experience working with enterprise web applications and multi"‘tier architectures Proficiency in Java and Spring framework Strong experience with relational databases (Oracle preferred) Working knowledge of Linux and Windows environments Experience with security testing tools and frameworks Ability to write automation scripts for repeated security testing Experience conducting secure code reviews Strong analytical and problem"‘solving skills Ability to collaborate with cross"‘functional teams (Dev, QA, Business) Strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred Skills Experience in regulated or enterprise environments Familiarity with secure SDLC practices Exposure to application architecture and secure design principles Experience mentoring teams on secure coding practices Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integrating security testing Understanding of project management and documentation practices Ability to translate technical security findings to non"‘technical stakeholders Experience with test case creation, functional testing, and debugging support #J-18808-Ljbffr

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