Staff Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly in building scalable and resilient infrastructure. Your background includes a strong understanding of cloud-native architectures and you are comfortable working with technologies such as Java and AWS. You have experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes, and you are proficient in Linux environments. You thrive in collaborative settings and enjoy mentoring junior engineers, sharing your knowledge to help them grow. You are a lifelong learner, always looking to improve your skills and adapt to new challenges. You understand the importance of security and performance in infrastructure and are committed to delivering high-quality solutions.

Desirable

Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems is a plus. Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools will help you excel in this role. You may also have experience with monitoring and logging tools to ensure system reliability and performance.

What you'll do

As a Staff Software Engineer at Okta, you will be responsible for designing and implementing shared infrastructure services that support various engineering teams. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and provide solutions that enhance their productivity. Your role will involve optimizing existing services for performance and scalability, ensuring that they meet the demands of a growing user base. You will also be involved in troubleshooting and resolving complex issues that arise in production environments, leveraging your expertise to maintain high availability and reliability.

You will lead initiatives to improve the infrastructure, advocating for best practices in coding, testing, and deployment. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of the engineering teams at Okta. You will participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and helping to maintain a high standard of code quality across the organization. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers, guiding them through technical challenges and fostering their professional development.

What we offer

At Okta, you will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional growth. Our culture encourages continuous learning and development, and we support our employees in pursuing their career goals. You will have the chance to work on impactful projects that shape the future of identity management and security. Join us in building a world where identity belongs to everyone.