GET TO KNOW OKTA

Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.
At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences.
Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER, IDENTITY GOVERNANCE & ADMINISTRATION

Okta is the leading independent provider of enterprise identity, enabling secure connections between the right people and the right technology at the right time. Our vision is to be the de facto provider of cloud identity and access management, helping organizations worldwide securely migrate to the cloud. With over 6,500 pre-built integrations, we empower our customers to use the best technologies for their business, trusted by more than 7,950 organizations like 20th Century Fox, JetBlue, and Slack.
The Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) team is one of the fastest-moving teams at Okta. Our mission is to redefine what a modern governance solution looks like. We are building a unified platform that helps customers strengthen their security posture and simplify compliance by eliminating data silos, enforcing least privilege with minimal friction, and orchestrating critical identity processes. We are looking for talented engineers to help us create a future where security is both powerful and effortless.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 4+ years of software development experience, with at least 1 year of experience building highly resilient and scalable enterprise software.
• Experience with high-performance Postgres or MySQL environments.
• Experience with REST API design.
• Proficiency in Java.
• Experience with server-side technologies, including caching, asynchronous processing, and multi-threading.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or relevant industry experience.
  

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As a key engineer on the IGA team, you will:

• Innovate and Collaborate: Partner with the product team to discuss, challenge, and iterate on product design, creating solutions that solve real-world security challenges.
• Build High-Impact Solutions: Design and build highly resilient and scalable Okta Identity Governance solutions that impact thousands of customers and millions of users.
• Create Powerful APIs: Design and build robust REST APIs that are the backbone for our 7,000+ customers and partners, enabling them to improve their security and efficiency.
• Drive Engineering Excellence: Collaborate with management and architects to scope and plan engineering efforts and dependencies, ensuring successful project delivery.
• Ensure Quality: Write comprehensive Unit, Functional, and Integration Tests to maintain the highest quality standards.
• Embrace Agile: Actively participate in all scrum activities, including daily stand-ups, planning, review, and retrospectives.