Okta

Staff Software Engineer - Backend

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10 days ago
Bengaluru, IndiaStaff+
H1B Sponsor

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Product Management, Engineering Directors, and Principal Architects to create scalable technical roadmaps.
  • Lead the design, implementation, and deployment of new features and services within the core Java platform.
  • Drive cross-functional delivery with Product, Design, and QA.
  • Define engineering best practices and contribute to technical designs, proposals, and long-term architecture.
  • Mentor Staff and Senior engineers, guide technical design reviews, and raise engineering standards across teams.
  • Develop maintainable software with comprehensive test coverage and improve testing and CI/CD strategies.
  • Create technical documentation and promote knowledge sharing.
  • Use AI coding assistants while maintaining rigorous security and code-quality standards.
  • Identify emerging trends and prototype innovations in device security and AI-native development.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of progressive software development experience designing and building scalable server-side features with Java and Spring.
  • Deep expertise with high-performance Postgres or MySQL environments, including schema design and query optimization.
  • Extensive experience designing, building, and securing RESTful APIs for large-scale systems.
  • Expertise in caching, asynchronous processing, multithreading, design patterns, scalability patterns, security engineering, and object-oriented principles.
  • Experience with automated testing and CI/CD in fast-paced agile environments.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and influence technical direction.
  • Deep understanding of endpoint security concepts including TPM, Secure Enclave, device management/MDM protocols, and endpoint detection.
  • Conceptual understanding of how iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS security features report state to the cloud.
  • Proficiency with AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • Preferred experience includes anomaly or risk systems, cloud security, identity, authentication, IAM protocols, cybersecurity, ReactJS, gRPC, and microservice architectures.
  • Preferred certifications include CISSP or Security+.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement, indicated by the #LI-Hybrid designation.
  • Immersive in-person onboarding experience.
  • Programs supporting employee well-being, social impact, talent development, connection, and community.
  • Global community spanning more than 20 offices worldwide.

Tech Stack

gRPCiOSJavamacOSMySQLPostgreSQLReactWindows

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About Okta

5,001-10,000 employees

Okta secures AI. Okta is The World’s Identity Company. Freeing everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app.

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