Senior Software Architect, Security Platform

Keeper Security, Inc.

. Define and drive architecture across multiple Keeper product areas, including PAM, Browser Extension and other core security platforms .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in software architecture and technical leadership, with a strong focus on designing scalable, secure SaaS systems and distributed architectures. Proficient in guiding cross-functional teams and influencing technical decisions while ensuring high standards of performance and reliability.

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Software ArchitectureSaaS DesignDistributed SystemsTechnical LeadershipCloud Infrastructure

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Hard Skills

Full-Stack DevelopmentAPI DesignMicroservices ArchitectureEvent-Driven ArchitectureDatabase ArchitecturePerformance EngineeringSecurity ArchitectureSoftware Design PatternsModular Design PrinciplesCloud-Native Application Design

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsMentoringInfluencing Without Authority

Tools & Technologies

AWSKubernetesAI-Assisted Development ToolsGitHub CopilotClaudeChatGPT

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceEngineering or Related Field

Industry Keywords

SaaSSecurityArchitecture ReviewsTechnical StandardsOperational Readiness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsKubernetesMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and drive architecture across multiple Keeper product areas, including PAM, Browser Extension and other core security platforms
Establish scalable architectural patterns and technical standards across frontend, backend, client and distributed systems
Lead architecture reviews and major technical design decisions for complex cross-product initiatives
Partner with Engineering leadership and product teams to translate business and product requirements into scalable technical designs
Evaluate trade-offs across centralized and distributed architectures, monoliths and microservices, synchronous and asynchronous systems and cloud-native deployment models
Design systems with strong consideration for security, reliability, performance, extensibility and maintainability
Guide architecture for APIs, services, authentication, authorization, data flows and integration patterns across product teams
Provide technical leadership for high-scale SaaS systems and security-sensitive workflows
Support architecture across browser-based, desktop, endpoint and platform components where applicable
Identify architectural risks, technical debt and scalability constraints and drive pragmatic remediation strategies
Build prototypes or reference implementations to validate architectural approaches and de-risk major initiatives
Review critical code and design changes and provide technical guidance to senior and staff-level engineers
Partner with Security teams on secure architecture, threat modeling and protection of sensitive data and credentials
Establish standards for observability, reliability, testing and operational readiness across distributed systems
Mentor senior engineers and influence technical direction across multiple engineering teams
Evaluate new technologies, frameworks and architectural approaches that can improve platform capabilities and developer productivity
Use AI-assisted development tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot or similar platforms to accelerate technical research, prototyping, coding, debugging and documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including significant software architecture or technical leadership responsibilities
Proven experience architecting and delivering large-scale production software across multiple product or platform areas
Strong full-stack technical background across frontend, backend, APIs and distributed systems
Experience designing highly available, scalable and secure SaaS architectures
Strong understanding of software design patterns, object-oriented and modular design principles and architectural trade-offs
Experience with distributed systems, microservices, event-driven architecture and cloud-native application design
Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, identity, access control and secure application architecture
Experience designing and integrating APIs, shared services and cross-product platform capabilities
Strong knowledge of relational and non-relational database architecture, data modeling and performance considerations
Experience with cloud infrastructure and modern deployment environments such as AWS, containers and Kubernetes
Strong understanding of application performance, profiling, debugging and reliability engineering
Experience evaluating architectural trade-offs involving scalability, resiliency, maintainability and developer velocity
Proven ability to work across multiple engineering teams and influence technical decisions without direct authority
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to engineers, Product and leadership
Demonstrated ability and willingness to use modern AI-assisted development tools effectively for research, architecture, coding and technical analysis
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)