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Senior Penetration Tester (Mobile Application & API Security)

Heirs Technologies · Lagos, NG · Nigeria · On-site

Posted Jul 13, 2026

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About the Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Penetration Tester – Mobile Application & API Security to lead offensive security testing of our mobile banking platform and customer-facing APIs. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying security vulnerabilities across iOS and Android applications, mobile authentication, API security, reverse engineering, runtime protections, and the complete mobile-to-backend communication chain. Working closely with our Cyber Security team, you will ensure our mobile applications and APIs are secure, resilient, and aligned with industry best practices before reaching our customers. Key Responsibilities Mobile Application Security Conduct dynamic and static security assessments of iOS and Android applications. Perform penetration testing against the OWASP Mobile Top 10 and OWASP MASVS Level 2. Assess application security controls including: Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) Obfuscation Certificate Pinning Device Attestation Root/Jailbreak Detection Biometric Authentication Secure Storage Perform reverse engineering and identify weaknesses within mobile applications. API Security Testing Perform security assessments of customer-facing REST APIs. Test applications against the OWASP API Top 10. Assess authentication, authorization, JWT implementation, session management, and API security controls. Perform automated and manual BOLA/IDOR testing. Validate encryption, MTLS implementation, and API schema enforcement. Security Assessment & Reporting Produce high-quality penetration testing reports with proof-of-concept evidence, risk ratings, and remediation recommendations. Present findings to development and security teams. Support secure design reviews for new features. Retest remediated vulnerabilities and validate successful resolution. Required Qualifications Experience Minimum 5 years' hands-on penetration testing experience. At least 3 years' experience specialising in: Mobile Application Security (iOS & Android) API Security Testing Technical Expertise Strong hands-on experience with: Mobile application penetration testing Reverse engineering of Android and iOS applications OWASP MASVS Level 2 OWASP Mobile Top 10 OWASP API Top 10 REST API Security JWT authentication Device attestation Certificate pinning Mobile authentication security Tools Experience using security testing tools such as: Burp Suite Professional Frida Objection MobSF jadx apktool Drozer Wireshark Proxyman Python scripting Certifications Required Offensive Security Certified Professional ( OSCP ) Preferred EMAPT GMOB eWPT / eWPTX Preferred Experience Mobile banking or financial services security Payment application security PCI-DSS environments RASP technologies FIDO2 / WebAuthn Behavioural fraud detection technologies Bug bounty participation Secure mobile authentication implementations What We're Looking For We're looking…