Hire offshore application security engineers who secure what your developers ship
What our offshore application security engineers do
Threat modelling
Maps attack paths for new features using STRIDE before code is written.
Secure code review
Manual review of pull requests for injection, authorisation and logic flaws.
SAST, DAST and SCA
Runs and tunes Semgrep, SonarQube, Snyk, Burp Suite and ZAP; triages results for developers.
API security
Tests authentication, object-level authorisation and rate limiting against the OWASP API Top 10.
Developer enablement
Secure coding guidelines, training sessions and security champions programmes.
Vulnerability triage
Handles bug bounty and pen test findings, sets severity and tracks fixes.
Typical work: embedding security checks in CI, clearing a backlog of scanner findings, testing APIs before release, supporting PCI DSS or SOC 2 secure development requirements and working alongside your offshore developers so fixes land in the same sprint.
Tools and platforms our application security engineers use
| Area | Tools and frameworks |
|---|---|
| Testing | Burp Suite Professional, OWASP ZAP, Postman |
| Static and dependency | Semgrep, SonarQube, Snyk, GitHub Advanced Security, Dependabot |
| Languages | Java, C#, JavaScript and TypeScript, Python, PHP, Go |
| Standards | OWASP Top 10, OWASP ASVS, API Security Top 10, CWE |
| Certifications | OSCP, OSWE, GWAPT, CSSLP, Burp Suite Certified Practitioner |
Cost of an offshore application security engineer vs a UK hire
| Option | Figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UK application security engineer (salary) | £58,986 / £75,000 / £100,000 | 25th / 50th / 75th percentile, IT Jobs Watch, 393 UK permanent ads citing application security skills, six months to 26 Sep 2026 |
| UK employer cost at the median | ≈ £7,235 a month | Salary + 15% employer NICs above £5,000 + minimum auto-enrolment pension; excludes recruitment, equipment, training and office |
| TalentDock offshore application security engineer | From £2295 a month | All-in: employment, payroll, benefits, managed equipment, security controls, HR and replacement cover |
AppSec pay varies widely because the skill appears in both engineer and senior consultant roles. Indicative pricing; senior and lead specialists are quoted individually. See cyber security salaries in the UK and offshore cybersecurity cost.
How to hire an offshore application security engineer
1 · Brief us
Tools, scope, hours and any compliance requirements; we confirm an all-in monthly price.
2 · Technical assessment
Code review of a vulnerable sample application plus a threat model for a new feature.
3 · Background checks
Police clearance certificate, employment references and certification checks before any offer.
4 · Your interview
You run your own technical interview and choose.
5 · Secure onboarding
Managed laptop, access through your identity provider with MFA and least privilege, NDA and confidentiality terms.
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Why hire through TalentDock
Dedicated, full-time
Works only on your environment, in your tools, tickets and runbooks.
Extended coverage
Sri Lanka is 4.5-5.5 hours ahead of the UK, so shifts can start before your day and finish after it.
Secure by design
Managed encrypted devices, MFA, access you control and revoke, and UK GDPR transfer paperwork.
No recruitment fee
One monthly fee with replacement cover if someone leaves.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an offshore AppSec engineer cost?
From £2,295 a month all-in with TalentDock. UK ads citing application security skills had a £75,000 median salary, around £7,235 a month to employ.
Is AppSec the same as penetration testing?
No. A penetration tester attacks a finished system for a period. An AppSec engineer works continuously inside the development lifecycle to stop flaws being written in the first place.
Which languages can they review?
We match on your stack; Java, C#, JavaScript and TypeScript, Python and PHP are the most common.
Can they run our bug bounty triage?
Yes. Validating reports, setting severity and working fixes through with developers is a common responsibility.
How do you control what an offshore application security engineer can access?
Access is granted through your own identity provider with MFA and least privilege, logged, and revocable by you at any time. Devices are company-managed and encrypted.
Can an offshore application security engineer hold UK security clearance?
Generally no. UK SC and DV vetting normally require several years of UK residence, so clearance-bound roles should stay UK-based. Offshore specialists suit commercial environments without that requirement.
IT Jobs Watch, UK permanent job-advert salary statistics, six months to 26 September 2026; HMRC employer National Insurance rates; TalentDock pricing, September 2026.
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