Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Java/MySQL/AWS)

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced backend Senior Software Engineer (Java/MySQL/AWS), to join our Keeper development team. The ideal candidate will be a positive and collaborative team player with a strong background in backend development. We are looking for someone to grow with our team in a fresh, fun, and innovative environment. 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 21 languages and is sold in over 120 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 people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our award-winning, zero-trust, privileged access management platform deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack and identity application to provide visibility, security, control, reporting and compliance across an entire enterprise. Trusted by millions of individuals and thousands of organizations, Keeper is an innovator of 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.