Senior Software Engineer - Authentication Experience

We are looking for an experienced and highly technical full stack software engineer to join the Authentication Experience team. This team is responsible for building world-class authentication experiences for Okta’s Customer Identity (CIAM) clientele and to play a pivotal role in accelerating the adoption of the Okta Identity Engine.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on backend or full-stack engineering
• Deep proficiency in Java, including object-oriented design, multithreading, and performance optimization
• Experience with a modern frontend framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js)
• Experience designing and building scalable, distributed systems and RESTful APIs
• Solid understanding of secure coding practices, authentication/authorization protocols (OAuth, OIDC, SAML), and identity management concepts
• Good understanding of modern cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality, maintainable code, with a focus on automated testing and CI/CD practices
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex systems
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and other engineer

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• RRSP with a match
• Healthcare spending
• Telemedicine
• Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)