Senior Backend Software Engineer, Keeper Security

Java/MySQL/AWS

Salary not provided

+ Annual bonuses

AWS
Java
MySQL
Senior level
Remote in US
Chicago
Keeper Security

Cybersecurity platform preventing password-related data breaches

Open for applications

Keeper Security

Cybersecurity platform preventing password-related data breaches

201-500 employees

B2CB2BSecurityCyber Security

Open for applications

Salary not provided

+ Annual bonuses

AWS
Java
MySQL
Senior level
Remote in US
Chicago

201-500 employees

B2CB2BSecurityCyber Security

Company mission

To improve the safety and efficiency of online access by providing consumer and business users with vital password management, access management, and encrypted file storage software solutions.

Role

Who you are

  • The ideal candidate will be a positive and collaborative team player with a strong background in backend development
  • 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent discipline or equivalent experience
  • Proficiency in Java programming and related frameworks
  • Strong knowledge of database design, optimization, and administration, specifically within MySQL
  • Extensive experience with AWS services and cloud infrastructure
  • Deep understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns
  • Proven ability to design and build scalable, high-availability systems
  • Excellent problem solving and communication skills
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
  • Due to this role’s involvement in GovCloud, all applicants must be a US Person

What the job involves

  • We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced backend Senior Software Engineer (Java/MySQL/AWS), to join our Keeper development team
  • We are looking for someone to grow with our team in a fresh, fun, and innovative environment
  • As a backend Senior Software Engineer, you will be joining an elite team of technical powerhouses within our Keeper Dev team
  • Play a pivotal role designing, developing and maintaining the core backend systems that power our applications
  • You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable, and high performance solutions that meet our business needs
  • Own the ability to self-start and prioritize, plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks efficiently, in a demanding environment
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and implement software solutions
  • Utilize AWS Backend services and infrastructure to build scalable and robust backend solutions
  • Design, develop, and maintain efficient and scalable backend systems and APIs using Java and AWS APIs
  • Create and optimize database schemas, write complex MySQL queries, and ensure data integrity and performance
  • Architect and implement RESTful APIs that are intuitive, secure, and well-documented
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, implement caching strategies, and optimize system performance
  • Implement security best practices, authentication, and authorization mechanisms to protect data and systems
  • Collaborate closely with frontend developers, product managers, and quality assurance engineers to deliver high-quality features
  • Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and provide constructive feedback
  • Investigate and resolve complex technical issues and outages, providing timely solutions

Our take

Keeper Security is a zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity platform looking to transform the way organizations and individuals secure their passwords. Allowing clients to have password security in minutes, Keeper seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent possible breaches within businesses, in turn reducing help desk costs and ensuring compliance.

Trusted by over a million customers, Keeper is a proven industry leader in best-in-class password management, secrets management, privileged access, secure remote access, and encrypted messaging. The company has won a plethora of awards for its impact on the cybersecurity industry, including being named PC Magazine's Best Password Manager (2019-2022) and Editors Choice (2019-2022).

The company is partnered with some of the world's biggest organizations, including Google, Samsung, Amazon, Microsoft, LG, and Nokia, to enhance and protect individuals and businesses of all sizes across every major industry sector. Its most 2023 round of funding comes from influential Summit Partners, and this money will be used to accelerate growth and improve its cyber security tools. In short, then, Keeper Security seems well set to cement its position as a dominant market player.

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Insights

Top investors

Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks

-1% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Funding (2 rounds)

Aug 2020

$60m

GROWTH EQUITY VC

Jan 2011

$0.3m

SEED

Total funding: $60.3m

Company values

  • Integrity: Everything we do starts with being honest - about ourselves, the market opportunity and our collective responsibility to do right for each other and for our stakeholders
  • Innovation: We don’t fear the abyss - we embrace it because that is where the greatest value creation exists
  • Creativity: At Keeper, we embrace the power of imagination and creativity to drive industry-leading innovation
  • Boldness: We push each other out of our comfort zones - to be courageous and entirely open-minded about taking measured risks that will transform our industry
  • Collaboration: We operate flat, fast and efficient to deliver on unmet customer needs, at speed
  • Accountability: The ability and willingness to take ownership is an essential component of our commitment to achieve greatness - as individual professionals and relied-upon team members

Company HQ

West Loop, Chicago, IL

Leadership

Previously co-founded OnlyWire and Callpod. Also, previously the CFO & Director at Apollo Solutions.

Previously founded Apollo Solutions (acquired by CNET Networks). Also worked as a CTO at JiWire.

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