About Keyfactor
Our mission is to build a connected society, rooted in trust, with identity-first security for every machine and human. Keyfactor helps organizations move fast to establish digital trust at scale — and then maintain it. With decades of cybersecurity experience, Keyfactor is trusted by more than 1,500 companies across the globe. We are proud to continually earn recognition as a Best Place to Work, and we achieve that through our amazing people who cultivate our culture as we grow. We hope you will trust your future with Keyfactor!
Title: Senior Software Engineer
Location: Aachen or remote from Germany, Stockholm or remote from Sweden
Experience: Mid-senior
Job Function: Engineering
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Computer & Network Security
ABOUT THE POSITION
Keyfactor is looking for a highly qualified and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join one of our growing agile teams. You will have experience of developing professional software products. Ideally you have had a role in product development or have expertise in full stack development.
We live and breathe RSA, X.509, open source and hardware security modules. It is desirable if you have experience and an interest in this area, however it is of higher importance for us is to find someone who is just bursting with talent, demonstrating a product and customer-oriented mindset and a readiness to work in an agile way. We are looking for someone who wants to work with dedicated people, modern products and customers all over the world.
The position can be based in the Aachen office or remotely within Germany, with occasional visits every few months. It can also be remote from Sweden or near Stockholm with similar office visits. Applicants must hold a valid Right to Work in either Germany or Sweden, depending on their location.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and implement new functionality in our existing products
- Work in an agile development team to ensure proper implementation and high customer satisfaction
- Take responsibility for implementation of requirements and features, actively contribute to architectural decisions
- Cooperate with other teams concerning interfaces between the products of our PKI product family
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Interested and experienced in agile ways of working
- Fluent in English and optionally German or Swedish
- Knowledgeable of software development in one or more of the following:
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- Linux and possibly Linux networking
- Java Enterprise, Java / Javascript
- Bash scripting, Python and C / C++
- Optionally: SQL, Embedded Software
- Ideally experience in IT Security, PKI, open source software and hardware security modules
- Open-minded and flexible team player with the ability to inspire your colleagues with your expertise.
- Enthusiastic about working in a dynamic and expanding environment, focusing on with growing focus to making the product success and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Driven and action-oriented
- Ability to work independently, proactively and responsibly, and willingness to take initiative
Compensation
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Culture, Career Opportunities and Benefits
We build teams that continually strive to get better than the day before. You will be challenged daily and given opportunities to grow personally and professionally. We balance autonomy and structure to create an entrepreneurial environment to spur creativity and new ideas.
Here are just some of the initiatives that make our culture special:
- Second Fridays (a company-wide day off on the second Friday of every month).
- Comprehensive benefit coverage, paid for by the company for you and your dependents (US).
- Generous paid parental leave (US).
- Dedicated employee-focused ambassadors via Key Contributors & Culture Committees.
- DIVERSE Commitment, a call to action for a more inclusive and diverse future in business, society, and technology.
- The Keyfactor Alliance Program to support DEIB efforts.
- Wellbeing resources, wellness allowance, mindfulness app free membership, Wellness Wednesdays.
- Global Volunteer Day, company non-profit matching, and 3 volunteer days off.
- Unlimited time off (US) and competitive time off globally.
- Monthly Talent development and Cross Functional meetings to support professional development.
- Regular All Hands meetings – followed by group gatherings.
Our Core Values
Our core values are extremely important to how we run our business and what we look for in every team member:
Trust is paramount.
We deliver security software and solutions where trust and openness are of the highest importance for our customers. We are honest and a trusted partner in every aspect of business.
Customers are core.
We strategize, operate, and execute through a customer-centric view. We prioritize the security interests of our customers, and we act as if their data were our own.
Innovation never stops, it only accelerates.
The speed of change is accelerating. We are committed, through investment and focus, to stay ahead of the innovation curve.
We deliver with agility.
We thrive in high-paced and continually changing environments. We navigate through newly added variables, adjust accordingly, while driving towards our strategic goals.
United by respect.
Respect for all is what unites us. We promote diversity, inclusivity, equity, and acting with empathy and openness, both in our business and in our communities.
Teams make “it” happen.
Vision and goals are not individually achievable – they require teamwork. We pride ourselves in operating as a cohesive team, creating promoters and partners, and winning as one.
Keyfactor is a proud equal opportunity employer.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants with disabilities may contact a member of Keyfactor’s People team via people@keyfactor.com and/or telephone at 1.216.785.2990 to request and arrange for accommodations at any time.
