Senior Software Backend Engineer, Okta

• The ideal candidate is a product-oriented engineer who enjoys bridging the gap between sophisticated backend logic and a seamless user interface
• 5+ years of professional experience of full stack experience in building and maintaining production-grade web applications
• Expert-level knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and React. Experience with modern build tools and CSS frameworks
• Strong experience with Java (Spring/Dropwizard) and/or Golang
• Deep understanding of RESTful API principles, JSON handling, and secure communication between frontend and backend
• Familiarity with OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and JWT—specifically how they relate to session management and frontend authentication
• Proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL)
• B.S. Computer Science or related field

Desirable

• Okta Aerial is the foundational management layer that provides centralized visibility and governance across a customer’s entire multi-org ecosystem
• It serves as a single pane of glass for account-level services, enabling zero-standing privileges and seamless orchestration across Okta’s globally distributed cell architecture
• We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to build the interfaces and services that define how administrators manage their Okta footprint at scale
• You will be responsible for crafting intuitive, high-performance front-end experiences in React and robust backend APIs in Java
• Lead the development of user-facing features for the Aerial Console, from the UI components down to the API and data persistence layers
• Design and implement performant RESTful APIs and backend services in Java to support new multi-org management capabilities
• Partner closely with UX Designers and Product Managers to translate complex administrative workflows into simple, powerful user experiences
• Build and maintain scalable, responsive, and accessible web applications using React and modern state management libraries
• Ensure high code quality through comprehensive unit and integration testing across the entire stack (e.g., Jest/Cypress for frontend, JUnit for backend)
• Participate in technical design sessions, ensuring that frontend requirements are reflected in backend architecture and vice versa
• Work with senior engineering team in major development projects, design and implementation
• Participate in on-call rotations and collaborate with SRE to ensure the reliability and uptime of applications
• Partner with our Product Development, QA, and Site Reliability Engineering teams for scoping the development and deployment work
• Must attend in person orientation in the Toronto office the first Tuesday of employment