Software Engineer | Remote

Crossing Hurdles; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a backend-focused developer to design and deliver scalable services and APIs. The role emphasizes robust security practices, code quality, and performance optimizations.

Candidates should have strong backend experience across languages such as Java, Node.js, Go, Rust, Typescript, Python or C++, with a solid CS foundation and trouble-shooting skills to identify and fix bottlenecks.

Qualifications

• Proven backend development experience with high-quality project delivery.
• Background in cybersecurity, such as penetration testing or vulnerability assessment.
• Strong knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and CS fundamentals.
• Experience identifying and resolving software bugs and bottlenecks.

Responsibilities

• Create realistic and challenging coding tasks for AI to solve.
• Build scalable services and APIs.
• Conduct debugging, performance optimization, and automated testing.
• Perform secure coding and security-focused reviews.

Skills

Backend experience

Cybersecurity background

Algorithms & data structures

Bug & bottleneck resolution

Tools

Java

Node.js

Go

Rust

Typescript

Python

C++

Job description

• Create realistic and challenging coding tasks for AI to solve.
• Build scalable services and APIs.
• Conduct debugging, performance optimization, and automated testing.
• Perform secure coding and security-focused reviews.

Requirements

• Strong backend experience in Java, Node.js, Go, Rust, Typescript, Python, C++ or similar.
• Proven experience in backend development with high-quality project delivery.
• Background in cybersecurity, such as penetration testing or vulnerability assessment.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and resolving software bugs and system bottlenecks.
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and foundational computer science concepts.