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Penetration Tester for Security Assessment of AWS-Hosted Web Application

Description: We are SeemaS, Inc., a fast-growing VC-backed startup building AI-driven solutions for corporate tax compliance and economic analysis. Our primary application is hosted on AWS and includes both backend APIs and a frontend web interface. We’re looking for an experienced penetration tester to conduct a thorough black-box and gray-box security assessment of our production environments. Scope of Work: - Perform penetration testing of web application hosted on AWS - Identify vulnerabilities in APIs, authentication flows, and web interface - Test for common exploits - Assess AWS infrastructure security (public exposure, IAM misconfigurations, etc.) - Provide a detailed report with findings, severity levels, and remediation suggestions - Collaborate with our engineering team to validate and retest resolved issues Required Skills: - Proven experience in penetration testing for cloud-based (especially AWS) applications - Familiarity with testing tools. - Understanding of cloud security best practices (IAM, networking, S3, etc.) - Experience with API security testing (token handling, rate limiting, injection attacks) - Excellent reporting and communication skills Preferred Qualifications: - AWS Security certification - Experience working with startups or early-stage products - Familiarity with container-based environments (ECS / Fargate) Start Date: Immediate