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: Sweden, Stockholm or Canada; Toronto
Experience: Senior
Job Function: Engineering
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Computer Network & Security
About the position
Keyfactor is looking for a highly capable and motivated Senior (Java) Software Engineer to join one of our agile teams. Your primary focus, together with the team is to support the continued growth of our flagship PKI Product offering. You have demonstrable experience in developing professional Java-based systems and have probably had a core engineering role in a product business. While an experience or an interest in this PKI, is meriting, it is more important for us to find someone who is passionate and capable, with the right mindset to be a part of helping us scale and become increasingly self-organizing.
The position can based in our Stockholm or Toronto office, we follow a hybrid work model with excellent flexible working practices. Applicants must hold a valid Right to Work in Sweden or Canada.
Job Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain software features and functionality.
- Conduct code reviews, pull requests and ensure adherence to coding standards.
- Work closely with other engineers and cross-functional teams to solve complex problems.
- Contribute to the improvement of software development processes and practices.
- Identify and resolve technical issues and performance bottlenecks.
- Provide guidance and support to less experienced engineers.
- Work closely with the Quality Assurance teams and participate in QA efforts when needed.
- Participate in internal and external product support when needed.
- Contribute to technical documentation and project reports.
- Engage in Agile ceremonies and contribute to iterative development processes.
Minimum Qualification, Education, and Skills
Capabilities
- Excellent knowledge of Java software development and architecture.
- Strong experience of Java Enterprise (Jakarta EE).
- Deep knowledge of databases/SQL.
- Good knowledge of Linux.
- Knowledge of web application server and container deployment.
- Good knowledge of RESTful API.
- Extensive knowledge of software development in Agile environments.
- Knowledge and experience in developing secure software.
- Good knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and the system development life cycle.
- Strategic thinking, exceptional problem-solving abilities, high-level proficiency in relevant tools and technologies.
- Proficiency in design patterns, strong architectural skills, and advanced debugging abilities.
- Ability to lead complex projects, drive strategic initiatives, and influence decision-making.
- Ability to take ownership of complex tasks, mentor team members, and drive technical improvements.
- Deep knowledge of software architecture principles, code optimization, and continuous integration practices.
Leadership & Ownership
- Ability to lead complex technical initiatives and influence technical decision-making.
- Strong sense of ownership, with the ability to drive complex tasks to completion.
- Experience mentoring engineers and driving continuous technical improvement.
Who You Are
- Open-minded, adaptable team player who actively contributes to collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, effective with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Self-driven, action-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
- Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering high-quality, impactful solutions.
- Positive, solution-oriented attitude with a strong sense of accountability.
- Excellent analytical skills, able to break down complex problems into actionable solutions.
- Highly organized and able to manage priorities in fast-paced environments.
Experience
- Proven track record of working in Agile environments, with strong familiarity with Agile methodologies, tools, and best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and support less experienced engineers, acting as a role model within the team.
- Extensive knowledge of industry trends, company strategy, and cross-functional processes.
- Strong command of English, both written and spoken, with the ability to communicate clearly in a professional environment.
- Experience or knowledge in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is considered a strong advantage, but not required.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong demonstrable experience in software engineering or a related field.
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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 minus November and December of 2025 due to the Holiday schedule). Please note that this benefit is subject to change.
- Comprehensive benefit coverage globally.
- Generous paid parental leave globally.
- Competitive time off globally.
- 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.
- 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 including but not limited to veterans and individuals with disabilities.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants with disabilities may contact a member of Keyfactor’s People team via [email protected] and/or telephone at 1.216.785.2990 to request and arrange for accommodations at any time.
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