Backend Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience building production systems at scale — you've designed and implemented complex authentication solutions and have a strong understanding of security standards and interoperability. Your expertise in Java and Spring allows you to create elegant and efficient software that meets high scalability demands.

You are passionate about identity and security — you understand the importance of providing a robust platform for customers to secure their resources. Your experience includes working with REST APIs and you are familiar with the Okta platform, which enhances your ability to contribute effectively to the team.

You thrive in collaborative environments — you enjoy working closely with product management to analyze and refine requirements, ensuring that the engineering solutions align with business goals. Your strong communication skills enable you to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

You believe in rigorous code reviews and automated testing — you understand that these practices are essential for maintaining high-quality software and you actively participate in the iterative process of development. Your commitment to continuous learning and improvement drives you to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Desirable

Experience with federated authentication systems or similar technologies is a plus. Familiarity with cloud platforms and microservices architecture will further enhance your contributions to the team.

What you'll do

As a Senior Backend Engineer on the Federated Authentication team, you will design and implement scalable software solutions that form the core of our authentication and authorization layer. You will analyze and refine requirements in collaboration with product management, ensuring that the engineering output meets the needs of our customers.

You will work closely with engineering management to scope projects and set timelines, contributing to the planning and execution of development cycles. Your role will involve troubleshooting and optimizing existing systems, ensuring that they perform efficiently under varying loads.

You will participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to your peers and mentoring junior engineers. Your insights will help shape the technical direction of the team and foster a culture of excellence in software development.

You will also engage in cross-functional collaboration, working with other teams to integrate authentication solutions into various applications and services. Your contributions will directly impact the security and usability of our products, enhancing the overall customer experience.

What we offer

At Okta, you will be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values unique perspectives and experiences. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including opportunities for professional growth and development. You will have the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies in a supportive environment that encourages innovation and creativity.

Join us in building a world where identity belongs to you — your work will play a crucial role in shaping the future of secure access and authentication solutions.