Software Engineer, Backend (Java, KeeperApp)

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 APIs
• Experience 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

Keeper Candidate Privacy Notice

This notice explains how Keeper Security processes your personal data during recruitment.

1. Data We Collect

Information You provide:

• Contact details, CV/resume, cover letter
• Employment history, qualifications, work eligibility
• Application responses and uploaded documents

Information We generate:

• Interview notes, assessments, communications
• Scheduling information

Information From Others:

• Recruiter/referral information who submit your profile
• References (with your consent, before final offer)
• Public professional profiles
• Background verification (post offer)

Voluntary Diversity and Equal Opportunity Information:

• We may ask you to voluntarily provide diversity information including race/ethnicity, gender, disability status and veteran status (US).

2. How We Use Your Data

• Assess your application and suitability
• Manage interviews and recruitment workflow
• Consider you for other/future roles
• Comply with employment law obligations

3. Legal Basis

• Legitimate Interests (recruitment management, security and integrity of the hiring process)
• Contracting steps (for progressed candidates)
• Legal and regulatory compliance obligations; explicit consent where required

4. Who We Share Information With

Internal:

• HR, hiring managers, interviewers, IT support for system administration

Third Parties:

• Service providers who assist with applicant tracking, recruitment systems, assessment providers, background verification, and recruitment agencies.

5. International Transfers

Your data may be accessed by Keeper entities globally as needed for the purposes of hiring and decision making.

6. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data.

7. Retention

We keep your data for 24 months from your last application activity, then delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, delete, object to, or restrict processing of your data. Contact us at [email protected].

9. Automated Decisions

Keeper does not make hiring decisions using solely automated processing.

10. Contact

Candidates can send privacy questions to: [email protected]