Software Engineer, Backend

Role 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!

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.
• Take ownership of backend components, influence implementation decisions, and contribute to long-term system maintainability.
• Emphasize problem solving, analytical thinking, and strong backend fundamentals.
• Focus primarily on application-level backend development, not infrastructure ownership.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.