Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.
About Okta
Okta is the leading independent provider of identity for the enterprise. The Okta Identity Cloud enables organizations to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time. Our mission is to secure every identity, from customer to employee, and to enable seamless, secure digital experiences.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Full Stack Developer to join our team. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying high-performance, scalable web applications that are critical to Okta's success. This role is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex, large-scale systems, contribute to core backend services, and potentially explore integrations with AI technologies. A specific focus for this role will be contributing to the development and evolution of Compass, our internal data and knowledge platform.
What you will be doing
- Design, develop, and deploy scalable web applications and features using React on the frontend and Java on the backend.
- Lead the development of backend services and APIs, ensuring high performance, stability, and scalability.
- Drive key features and improvements within Compass, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for internal users.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, UX designers, and other engineers to translate requirements into technical specifications and deliver high-quality software.
- Contribute to setting technical direction and best practices for the team.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and operational support.
- Good to have: Integrate and optimize AI-assisted coding tools within the existing development pipeline to streamline developer experience and enhance engineering efficiency.
What you will bring to the role
- 5+ years of professional experience in full stack software development.
- Deep expertise in front-end development using React (or similar modern JavaScript frameworks).
- Strong proficiency in backend development using Java and the Spring ecosystem (or similar Java frameworks).
- Solid experience designing and implementing scalable, RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Proven ability to design and interact with relational and NoSQL databases.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Designed and implemented relational database schemas (PostgreSQL) and optimized complex SQL queries to support high-traffic application features.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and testable code.
- Familiarity with AI concepts or experience leveraging AI-assisted tools in the development workflow.
And extra credit if you have experience in any of the following!
- Strong knowledge of cloud computing platforms like AWS, including serverless services and infrastructure as code using terraform
- Experience with cloud infrastructure/platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform)
- Experience with packaging and distributing containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
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The Okta Experience
- Supporting Your Well-Being
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- Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community
We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
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