Backend Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience building production systems at scale — you've owned services from design through deployment and have navigated the complexities of distributed systems. Your expertise in Java and Spring is deep, and you've shipped high-throughput APIs that handle millions of requests, demonstrating strong opinions on service architecture and testing strategies.

You are familiar with identity management and security protocols, particularly in the context of digital credentials. Your experience with REST APIs allows you to design and implement robust interfaces that facilitate secure access and authentication. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with product managers and designers to define user-facing features that enhance the overall user experience.

You are a lifelong learner who embraces new technologies and methodologies, always seeking to improve your skills and contribute to team growth. Your strong communication skills enable you to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment across teams.

Desirable

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure is a plus, as is familiarity with modern CI/CD practices. Knowledge of security best practices in software development will help you excel in this role.

What you'll do

As a Senior Backend Engineer on the Okta Personal team, you will play a crucial role in building the future of digital identity. You will design and implement the infrastructure for the Verifiable Digital Credentials platform, ensuring it is scalable, secure, and user-friendly. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements, developing backend services, and integrating with various identity management systems.

You will lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the team. Your role will also involve monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues to maintain high availability and reliability of the services you build.

You will contribute to the overall strategy of the team, helping to shape the direction of the product and its features. By leveraging your technical expertise, you will ensure that Okta remains at the forefront of identity solutions, addressing the evolving needs of our customers in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

What we offer

At Okta, we offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives are valued. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that impacts how identity is managed globally. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and growth within the company. Join us in building a world where identity belongs to you.