Application Security Expert, AI/Software Developer (Python and Javascript) 
Length of Contract: 6 months (Possible extension)
Remote- Fully Remote
Interview Process: 2 rounds 

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Application Security Expert with a strong software development background to support the development of an innovative AI-powered security platform. This individual will play a key role in designing and enhancing an AI harness that identifies application security vulnerabilities across modern software environments.
The ideal candidate will bring a blend of secure software development expertise, application security knowledge, and hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools and models. While application security is critical, the primary focus of this role is on building and improving software capabilities that leverage AI to detect and analyze security weaknesses.
Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and enhancement of an AI-driven application security testing platform.
• Develop and maintain software components using Python and JavaScript.
• Evaluate and integrate various AI/LLM models to improve vulnerability detection capabilities.
• Analyze the strengths, limitations, and security implications of different AI approaches and frameworks.
• Collaborate with security, engineering, and platform teams to improve application security outcomes.
• Develop proof-of-concepts, prototypes, and automation solutions to accelerate vulnerability discovery.
• Create and refine prompts, workflows, and evaluation frameworks for AI-powered security testing.
• Review application architectures and code to identify security risks and opportunities for automation.
• Assist in validating findings generated by AI systems and improve detection accuracy.
• Document technical designs, recommendations, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Strong programming expertise in Python.
• Strong development experience with JavaScript and modern application frameworks.
• Experience building, integrating, or leveraging AI/LLM technologies within software development workflows.
• Solid understanding of secure coding practices and common application security vulnerabilities.
• Experience with application security testing methodologies, including:
  • SAST
  • DAST
  • Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
  • OWASP Top 10
• Experience working with APIs, cloud-native applications, and modern development pipelines.
• Ability to assess and compare AI models, frameworks, and security implications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing security tooling or vulnerability detection platforms.
• Familiarity with AI frameworks such as LangChain, OpenAI APIs, Anthropic APIs, or similar technologies.
• Experience integrating AI solutions into CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices and automated security testing.
• Understanding of AI security risks, prompt injection, model misuse, and AI governance concepts.

Desired Background
The successful candidate will be someone who can operate at the intersection of:

• Software Engineering
• Application Security
• Artificial Intelligence

This is a highly hands-on role suited for an individual who enjoys building solutions, evaluating emerging AI technologies, and applying security expertise to solve complex development challenges. 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 70.00/hr.