Senior Software Engineer, Okta

• We invite self-motivated individuals who think innovatively, take pride in delivering high-quality software, and, most importantly, demonstrate kindness and empathy
• Have 5-7 years of software development experience
• Proficient in at least one of the backend languages and frameworks - Java, C#, Typescript (NodeJS)
• Comfortable in React or similar front-end UI stack (Angular, Vue); if not comfortable yet, you are willing to learn
• Demonstrable knowledge of HTTP fundamentals with strong API Design skills
• Have experience working with at least one of the database technologies - MySQL, Redis, or PostgreSQL
• Experience working with at least one cloud-native system of scale (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experience with distributed systems patterns, including caching, asynchronous processing, etc
• Track record of delivering work incrementally to get feedback and iterating over solutions
• Demonstrate infectious enthusiasm and bring the right attitude to the team, emphasizing ownership, accountability, attention to detail, and customer focus
• Excellent written communication skills, bringing structure to ambiguous concepts, and driving closure on them methodically using first principles

Desirable

• The mission of the Okta Integration Network (OIN) Platform team is integral to Okta's broader objectives, as it delivers infrastructure and platform functionalities for application and integration providers across diverse categories
• This enables seamless integration with Okta, facilitating the rapid discovery and configuration of new software solutions and capabilities for Okta customers. The team continually strives to enhance network effects on the OIN Platform by designing strategies that aim to expand reach and scale operations
• Join us in advancing the next generation of the OIN Platform as we broaden its scope to encompass additional integration categories within a nurturing and collaborative environment
• The platform serves millions of users who rely on it for essential daily SSO and Provisioning workflows, and we are now extending its capabilities beyond these two fundamental workflows
• Analyze/refine requirements with product management and other stakeholders by asking the right questions and driving clarity
• Scope and plan engineering efforts to ensure project and feature launch success
• Design and implement high-performance, distributed, scalable and fault-tolerant software components
• Maintain a high bar for security, test-driven development, design, and code reviews, while also harbouring a sense of urgency
• Enjoy working across a cross-functional team consisting of QA, Product Management, Technical Support, Documentation and UX to create an extensible platform
• Own features and/or systems and define their long-term health, observability and reliability metrics