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 Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart 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.

THE STAFF SOFTWARE ENGINEER OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our Enterprise Federations team.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Be a part of a fast paced, agile team.
• Design and build features using technologies such as Node.js (Javascript/Typescript), AWS, Azure, MongoDB, PostgreSQL and Kubernetes
• Collaborate with industry leading experts to implement the cutting-edge of Identity Protocols and Open Standards such as OpenID Connect, OAuth and SAML
• Maintain and operate services with extremely high scale
• Participate in scheduled on-call rotations

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Practical experience using Node.js (JavaScript or Typescript) or similar language
• Experience working on systems that are highly-reliable, maintainable and scalable.
• Thorough understanding of application security and cloud security best practices
• A systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with strong communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS and Azure preferred)
• The ability to communicate your ideas and collaborate with other team members effectively in a remote working environment.
• Experience designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems
  Enthusiasm to work with and learn more about Identity Protocols such as OAuth, OIDC and SAML