Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Java, KeeperApp)

Keeper Security; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision (inclusive of

Domestic partnerships)

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance (Short/Long Term)

401K (Roth/Traditional)

Generous PTO and leave

Job summary

Keeper Security is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for the KeeperApp backend. This 100% remote role offers a hybrid option for candidates in the El Dorado Hills, CA or Chicago, IL areas.

You will design, develop, and maintain server-side services and APIs in AWS with a focus on scalable, secure backend systems. The role emphasizes problem-solving and strong backend fundamentals, with collaboration across engineers and product managers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong experience with server-side Java.
• Solid understanding of backend architecture and APIs.
• Experience with MySQL or similar relational databases.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement backend services and APIs using Java.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient server-side code.
• Evolve business logic to support KeeperApp functionality.
• Design schemas and optimize queries with MySQL.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and product managers on features.
• Participate in code reviews and enforce backend best practices.
• Troubleshoot performance, correctness, and reliability issues.
• Apply secure coding practices to protect data and services.
• Contribute to Agile development workflows and iterative delivery.

Skills

Backend development

Java

MySQL

Kotlin

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS

Job description

Description

Keeper Security is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join the KeeperApp backend team, focused on building and maintaining server-side systems that support one of Keeper’s core products. This is a 100% remote position with an opportunity to work a hybrid schedule for candidates based in the El Dorado Hills, CA or Chicago, IL metro area!

Keeper’s cybersecurity software is trusted by millions of people and thousands of organizations globally. Keeper is published in 23 languages and sold in over 150 countries. Join one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies and be responsible for expanding and architecting Keeper’s backend projects in the AWS cloud with the latest technology and tools!

About Keeper

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for organizations around the world with next-generation privileged access management. Keeper’s zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity solutions are FedRAMP and StateRAMP Authorized, FIPS 140-2 validated, as well as SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certified. Keeper deploys in minutes, not months, and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance. Trusted by thousands of organizations to protect every user on every device, Keeper is the industry leader for best-in-class password management, secrets management, privileged access, secure remote access and encrypted messaging. Learn more at KeeperSecurity.com.

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer on the KeeperApp team, you will design, develop, and maintain server-side services and APIs that support core application functionality. You will take ownership of backend components, influence implementation decisions, and contribute to long-term system maintainability. This role emphasizes problem solving, analytical thinking, and strong backend fundamentals. While the broader platform runs in AWS, this position focuses primarily on application-level backend development, not infrastructure ownership.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement backend services and APIs using Java
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient server-side code
• Implement and evolve business logic that supports core KeeperApp functionality
• Work with MySQL to design schemas, write queries, and optimize performance
• Collaborate with senior engineers and product managers on feature design and implementation
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to backend engineering best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues related to performance, correctness, and reliability
• Apply secure coding practices to protect sensitive data and services
• Contribute to Agile development workflows and iterative feature delivery

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development
• Strong experience with server-side Java
• Solid understanding of backend application architecture and APIsExperience working with MySQL or similar relational databases
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Kotlin is a strong plus
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Must be a U.S. Person

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision (inclusive of domestic partnerships)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee/Spouse/Child Supplemental life
• Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K (Roth/Traditional)
• A generous PTO plan that celebrates your commitment and seniority (including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc)
• Above market annual bonuses

Keeper Security, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Classification: Exempt

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