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Benefits & Perks
•Healthcare
•401(k)
•Unlimited PTO
•Healthcare
•401k
•Unlimited Pto
Required Skills
Java
MySQL
Backend Development
API Design
Description:
Keeper Security is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join the Keeper App 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 Keeper Security.com.
About the Role:
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Keeper App 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:
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Design and implement backend services and APIs using Java
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Write clean, maintainable, and efficient server-side code
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Implement and evolve business logic that supports core Keeper App functionality
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Work with MySQL to design schemas, write queries, and optimize performance
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Collaborate with senior engineers and product managers on feature design and implementation
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Participate in code reviews and contribute to backend engineering best practices
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Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues related to performance, correctness, and reliability
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Apply secure coding practices to protect sensitive data and services
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Contribute to Agile development workflows and iterative feature delivery
Requirements:
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5+ years of professional experience in backend software development
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Strong experience with server-side Java
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Solid understanding of backend application architecture and APIs
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Experience working with MySQL or similar relational databases
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Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
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Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment
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Experience with Kotlin is a strong plus
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
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Must be a U.S. Person
Benefits:
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Medical, Dental & Vision (inclusive of domestic partnerships)
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Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee/Spouse/Child Supplemental life
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Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
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401K (Roth/Traditional)
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A generous PTO plan that celebrates your commitment and seniority (including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc)
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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. Depending on the role and location, the Controller of personal data (the organization responsible for determining why and how personal data is processed) will be Keeper Security Inc. (US), Keeper Security EMEA Ltd. (Ireland), or Keeper Security APAC K.K (Japan).
Data We Collect:
Information You provide:
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Contact details, CV/resume, cover letter
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Employment history, qualifications, work eligibility
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Application responses and uploaded documents
Information We generate:
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Interview notes, assessments, communications
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Scheduling information
Information From Others:
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Recruiter/referral information who submit your profile
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References (with your consent, before final offer)
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Public professional profiles
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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). Providing this information is optional and Keeper collects this data in order to comply with EEOC and similar requirements
How We Use Your Data:
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Assess your application and suitability
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Manage interviews and recruitment workflow
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Consider you for other/future roles (we may seek your consent to keep your information on our systems beyond the retention period specified)
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Comply with employment law obligations
- Legal Basis
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Legitimate Interests (recruitment management, security and integrity of the hiring process)
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Contracting steps (for progressed candidates)
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Legal and regulatory compliance obligations; explicit consent where required
Who We Share Information With:
Internal:
- HR, hiring managers, interviewers, IT support for system administration
Note - diversity and equal opportunity data is not shared with hiring managers.
Third Parties:
Service providers who assist with:
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Applicant tracking, recruitment systems and assessment providers
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Background verification vendors (post offer)
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Recruitment agencies (where applicable)
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Tools to support communication, collaboration and to securely store your data
Keeper ensures that all our third parties are contractually bound to protect your personal data with adequate safeguards in place.
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International Transfers
Your data may be accessed by Keeper entities globally as needed for the purposes of hiring and decision making. We protect any such data transfer between Keeper entities using appropriate safeguards under applicable data protection laws. -
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, consistent with our industry leading security standards. -
Retention
We keep your data for 24 months from your last application activity, then delete or anonymize it.
Exceptions:
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You opt into our talent database for further retention by providing consent (extended retention)
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You're hired (transfers to employee records)
- Your Rights
You have the following rights and can contact us at the email below to exercise them:
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Access, correct, or delete your data, subject to applicable law and retention requirements
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Object to or restrict processing
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Withdraw consent (where applicable)
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Request data portability
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Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority
If you become an employee, your rights regarding your employee record are governed by our internal Employee Privacy Notice and certain data will be retained as required under relevant laws such as employment or tax law.
When you request access to your personal data, some information may be redacted if it includes the personal data of other individuals or information that we must protect in order to preserve their privacy rights.
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Automated Decisions
Keeper does not make hiring decisions using solely automated processing. -
Contact - Candidates can send privacy questions to: privacy@keepersecurity.com
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About Keeper

Keeper
Series ACybersecurity company.
51-200
Employees
Chicago
Headquarters
Reviews
3.1
5 reviews
Work Life Balance
2.5
Compensation
2.8
Culture
1.8
Career
2.2
Management
1.5
15%
Recommend to a Friend
Pros
Decent starting compensation
Initial positive company culture
Recognition of good work performance
Cons
Poor management behavior and leadership
Toxic work environment after changes
Lack of support for employee growth
Salary Ranges
0 data points
Junior/L3
L3
Junior/L3 · Data Scientist
0 reports
$201,000
total / year
Base
-
Stock
-
Bonus
-
$170,850
$231,150
Interview Experience
10 interviews
Difficulty
3.4
/ 5
Duration
14-28 weeks
Offer Rate
50%
Experience
Positive 20%
Neutral 30%
Negative 50%
Interview Process
1
Application Review
2
Initial Interview
3
Technical/Skills Assessment
4
Final Round Interview
5
Offer
Common Questions
Technical Knowledge
Coding/Algorithm
Behavioral/STAR
Past Experience
Skills Assessment
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