Penetration Tester - Application / Mobile/ API
Are you passionate about cybersecurity and ready to make an impact in a market-leading, customer-centric company? We are seeking a skilled Application Penetration Tester to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a critical part in safeguarding our e-commerce platform and other B2C/B2B web services by identifying vulnerabilities, conducting penetration tests, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement effective security measures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Address and prioritize security vulnerabilities across web applications, APIs, mobile apps, networks, and cloud environments while coordinating mitigation efforts with relevant teams.
- Perform threat modeling, design reviews, and penetration testing to identify potential risks and security flaws in external-facing applications.
- Execute manual and automated security testing techniques (black-box, grey-box, white-box) to uncover weaknesses.
- Simulate real-world attack scenarios to evaluate the effectiveness of existing security controls.
- Identify and validate vulnerabilities such as injection flaws, authentication/authorization issues, misconfigurations, insecure deserialization, and business logic errors.
- Provide guidance to development teams on cybersecurity best practices and translate technical findings into actionable business insights.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field with a strong interest in Security.
- At least 1 year of experience in Web Application Security.
- Proficiency in identifying and addressing common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
- Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools like Burp Suite.
- Excellent communication skills in both English and Chinese (written and verbal).
- Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and articulate security risks in business terms.
About the job
Contract Type: Temp
Specialism: Tech & Transformation
Focus: Cyber Security
Industry: Insurance
Salary: bonus, medical
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Entry Level
Language: English - Professional working
Second Language: Chinese - Professional working
Location: Central and Western District
TEMPORARYJob Reference: U5APMB-066AA93B
Date posted: 25 February 2026
Consultant: Pinki Chan
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