Staff Backend Software Engineer, Okta

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of software development experience, with a proven track record of designing and building scalable, high-performance server-side features using 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
• Expert knowledge of server-side technologies, including caching, asynchronous processing, and multi-threading
• A deep understanding of design patterns, scalability patterns, security engineering, and object-oriented principles
• Experience in fast-paced agile environments, with a strong understanding of CI/CD and automated testing
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and influence technical direction
• Proficiency in leveraging AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to accelerate the development lifecycle, with a focus on maintaining high standards for code quality and security

Desirable

• We seek a dynamic and influential Staff Software Engineer to join our Device Authenticators engineering team
• The ideal candidate will leverage their deep Java experience to architect, build, and scale the critical server-side software and services at the heart of our security and identity platform
• This is a high-visibility, hands-on opportunity to design solutions for current and emerging industry challenges
• You will not only demonstrate an aptitude for software engineering excellence but also act as a player-coach, mentoring other engineers and elevating the team's capabilities
• You will join an engineering team that shares a passion for elegant solutions and believes in designing for scale, rigorous code reviews, automated testing, and an iterative process to build high-quality enterprise software
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Product, Design, and QA to ensure the seamless delivery of our most critical engineering initiatives
• Lead the design and implementation of new features and services within our core Java platform, taking ownership from conception to deployment
• Define and champion engineering best practices, and make critical contributions to technical designs, proposals, and long-term architectural decisions
• Mentor and coach other engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and by setting a high bar for quality and security
• Develop high-quality, maintainable software with comprehensive test coverage and drive improvements to our testing and CI/CD strategies
• Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation and foster a culture of knowledge sharing within the team and the broader organization
• Champion the adoption of AI-native engineering practices within our Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC), utilizing AI coding assistants to accelerate delivery while ensuring rigorous security and code quality standards