Senior Software Engineer (Security) (Remote from New Zealand)

Medium; Remote; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Security) in New Zealand. This role involves designing and maintaining advanced security features for web platforms, mentoring engineers on secure practices, and collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates possess over 5 years of experience, proficiency in PHP and JavaScript, and a strong understanding of secure software development. The position offers competitive compensation and a flexible remote work environment.

Benefits

Competitive, location-adjusted compensation

Flexible remote work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Inclusive workplace culture

Supportive resources for development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer, with a focus on security.
• Strong understanding of secure software development and threat modeling.
• Ability to break down complex projects into actionable tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver security features for web platforms.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for safe architectural decisions.
• Mentor less experienced engineers on secure development practices.

Skills

PHP

JavaScript

Secure software development

Threat modeling

Application-level vulnerabilities

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Security) in New Zealand.

In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain advanced security features for large-scale web platforms, ensuring resilience against emerging threats and protecting sensitive data. You will work closely with engineering and product teams to implement secure software practices, perform thorough testing, and contribute to the overall security architecture. This position offers the opportunity to influence the security posture of a widely used platform, participate in cross-functional projects, and mentor team members on secure coding and best practices. Operating in a remote-first, globally distributed team, you will balance technical innovation with operational excellence while fostering a collaborative and transparent engineering culture.

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and deliver security features and enhancements for web platforms
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure safe architectural and implementation decisions
• Lead by example in code review, decision-making, and team culture, fostering transparency, empathy, and collaboration
• Develop, review, and deploy security solutions implemented by the team and community contributors
• Maintain security-critical components, address technical debt, and perform security maintenance
• Provide support during application security incidents and operational challenges
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers on secure development practices

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer, with a focus on security
• Proficiency in PHP and JavaScript and experience working in modern codebases
• Strong understanding of secure software development, threat modeling, and application-level vulnerabilities
• Ability to break down complex projects into actionable tasks and create proofs of concept
• Experience explaining security issues, privacy risks, and mitigation strategies to non-technical stakeholders
• Comfort working in a remote, distributed team environment
• Nice-to-have: experience with bot detection, CAPTCHA, security countermeasures, MediaWiki, open-source contributions, and secure design patterns

Benefits

• Competitive, location-adjusted compensation
• Flexible remote work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning specialist security skills
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
• Supportive resources for personal and professional development

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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