Okta

Software Backend Architect

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5 hours ago
Bengaluru, IndiaStaff+

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, performant backend software and cloud infrastructure.
  • Define next-generation identity and security architectures and long-term technical and product strategy.
  • Lead large-scale architectural initiatives and technical projects involving 20+ engineers across multiple workstreams.
  • Develop enterprise software and frameworks using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Solve complex distributed-system, performance, scalability, and security challenges.
  • Mentor engineers, elevate engineering standards, and create solutions that improve productivity across teams.
  • Collaborate with Product, Design, Quality, and other cross-functional stakeholders across multiple locations.

Requirements

  • 18+ years of software development experience, including at least 12+ years designing and building enterprise-grade Java software at scale.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot for enterprise software development.
  • Deep understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, server-side technologies, and distributed systems, including caching, asynchronous processing, and multithreading.
  • Strong experience with relational databases, ideally MySQL, PostgreSQL, or GraphDB.
  • Experience debugging and troubleshooting complex Java codebases.
  • Experience with AWS and GCP cloud infrastructure platforms.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.
  • Prior experience as an Architect or Technical Lead leading large-scale architectural initiatives.
  • Understanding of IAM protocols including FIDO, WebAuthn, SSO, SAML, OAuth, SCIM, and OpenID Connect is preferred.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and certifications such as CISSP or Security+ is preferred.
  • Some experience with JavaScript frameworks and basic UI development is preferred.
  • Prior experience building teams from the ground up is preferred.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, collaboration, and mentoring abilities.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement, with an immersive in-person onboarding experience.
  • Well-being support, social impact programs, and talent development and community-building opportunities.
  • Global work environment spanning more than 20 offices worldwide.
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About Okta

5,001-10,000 employees

Okta builds cloud-based identity and access management for enterprises and developers, including single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and lifecycle management. It sells subscription SaaS as the Okta Workforce Identity and Customer Identity Clouds; the latter incorporates Auth0, acquired in 2021. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Okta is a public company traded on Nasdaq.

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