[Remote] Software Engineer | $75/hr Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Crossing Hurdles is seeking a Software Engineer for a contract position. The role involves working on various software engineering tasks, including backend and full-stack projects, while collaborating with the customer’s team on technical reviews and problem-solving exercises.ResponsibilitiesWork on challenging software engineering tasks across backend, full-stack, infrastructure, and systems-related projectsReview, debug, improve, and explain code across different technical environmentsDesign or evaluate practical solutions involving APIs, databases, services, integrations, testing, and deployment workflowsIdentify tradeoffs around scalability, maintainability, performance, reliability, security, and developer experienceCommunicate technical reasoning clearly in writing, including why a solution works and what alternatives were consideredCollaborate with the customer s team on technical reviews, implementation decisions, and problem-solving exercisesSkillsHave strong hands-on software engineering experience of at leastHave strong experience in at least one backend or full-stack engineering environment, such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, Java, C#, .NET, C++, Go, Ruby, PHP, or similarHave experience building, maintaining, or reviewing production-level applications, APIs, services, databases, or integrationsHave a strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including debugging, testing, code quality, architecture, and technical tradeoffsHave the ability to explain complex engineering decisions clearly and objectivelyBe comfortable reading and reasoning through unfamiliar code or technical requirementsCompany OverviewCrossing Hurdles connects skilled professionals with opportunities across AI training platforms and high-growth companies. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana, IND, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.crossinghurdles.com.