Hire API Security Experts | Nearshore Software Development

APIs are the new perimeter, and they are a prime target for attackers. You need an expert who can help you design, build, and operate secure APIs that protect your data and your business. Our vetting process, powered by Axiom Cortex™, finds engineers who are masters of API security. We test their ability to implement robust authentication and authorization, to protect against the OWASP API Security Top 10, and to build a secure API development lifecycle.

Are your APIs vulnerable to common attacks?

The Problem

APIs are a common target for a wide range of attacks, from broken authentication and injection flaws to denial-of-service attacks. A single vulnerability can lead to a major data breach.

The TeamStation AI Solution

We vet for engineers who are experts in the OWASP API Security Top 10. They must demonstrate the ability to identify and mitigate the most common API security risks, ensuring your APIs are resilient to attack.

Proof: Protection Against the OWASP API Security Top 10
Is your authentication and authorization system a confusing mess?

The Problem

A complex and inconsistent approach to authentication and authorization can lead to security holes and a poor developer experience.

The TeamStation AI Solution

Our engineers are proficient in modern authentication and authorization standards like OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect. They are vetted on their ability to design and implement a robust and easy-to-use security model for your APIs.

Proof: Modern and Secure Authentication and Authorization
Are you logging sensitive data?

The Problem

Accidentally logging sensitive data like passwords, API keys, or personally identifiable information (PII) is a common but serious security mistake. It creates a massive compliance risk and makes your logs a prime target for attackers.

The TeamStation AI Solution

Our experts are masters of secure logging. We vet their ability to implement proper log filtering and data masking to ensure that sensitive data is never written to your logs, protecting your customers and your business.

Proof: Secure logging and data masking to prevent data leaks
Do your APIs provide overly verbose error messages?

The Problem

Returning detailed error messages and stack traces to the client can reveal information about your internal system architecture, library versions, and data structures. This information is a goldmine for an attacker.

The TeamStation AI Solution

We hire engineers who understand the principle of information hiding. They are vetted on their ability to design APIs that return generic, non-informative error messages to the client while logging the detailed error information securely on the server side for debugging.

Proof: Generic error messages that don't leak internal information

How We Measure Seniority: From L1 to L4 Certified Expert

We don't just match keywords; we measure cognitive ability. Our Axiom Cortex™ engine evaluates every candidate against a 44-point psychometric and technical framework to precisely map their seniority and predict their success on your team. This data-driven approach allows for transparent, value-based pricing.

L1 Proficient

Guided Contributor

Contributes on component-level tasks within the API Security domain. Foundational knowledge and learning agility are validated.

Evaluation Focus

Axiom Cortex™ validates core competencies via correctness, method clarity, and fluency scoring. We ensure they can reliably execute assigned tasks.

$20 /hour

$3,460/mo · $41,520/yr

± $5 USD

L2 Mid-Level

Independent Feature Owner

Independently ships features and services in the API Security space, handling ambiguity with minimal supervision.

Evaluation Focus

We assess their mental model accuracy and problem-solving via composite scores and role-level normalization. They can own features end-to-end.

$30 / hour

$5,190/mo · $62,280/yr

± $5 USD

L3 Senior

Leads Complex Projects

Leads cross-component projects, raises standards, and provides mentorship within the API Security discipline.

Evaluation Focus

Axiom Cortex™ measures their system design skills and architectural instinct specific to the API Security domain via trait synthesis and semantic alignment scoring. They are force-multipliers.

$40 / hour

$6,920/mo · $83,040/yr

± $5 USD

L4 Expert

Org-Level Architect

Sets architecture and technical strategy for API Security across teams, solving your most complex business problems.

Evaluation Focus

We validate their ability to make critical trade-offs related to the API Security domain via utility-optimized decision gates and multi-objective analysis. They drive innovation at an organizational level.

$50 / hour

$8,650/mo · $103,800/yr

± $10 USD

Pricing estimates are calculated using the U.S. standard of 173 workable hours per month, which represents the realistic full-time workload after adjusting for federal holidays, paid time off (PTO), and sick leave.

Core Competencies We Validate for API Security

OWASP API Security Top 10
Authentication (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT)
Authorization (RBAC, ABAC)
Rate limiting and threat protection
Secure API development lifecycle (SAST, DAST)

Our Technical Analysis for API Security

The API Security evaluation is a deep dive into the principles and practices of securing modern APIs. Candidates are given an API and are required to identify and exploit a set of security vulnerabilities. A critical assessment is their ability to think like an attacker and to find creative ways to bypass security controls. We also test their knowledge of how to design and implement a secure API from the ground up, including robust authentication and authorization. Finally, we assess their experience in integrating security testing into the CI/CD pipeline.

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