Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human

Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.

This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.

About Okta Workforce Identity Cloud : Okta's Workforce Identity Cloud (WIC) provides seamless and secure access for organisations, enabling them to prioritise strategic initiatives like cost reduction and enhanced customer experiences. If you thrive on challenges and are passionate about tackling large-scale software development problems focused on automation and infrastructure, we want to hear from you. We're looking for someone who embodies the "automate everything" mindset and can quickly master new concepts and tools.

Position Overview : We are seeking an experienced and technically influential Senior Software Development Engineer to join our Cloud Tooling and Pipelines team. This pivotal team is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of our core Continuous Delivery (CD) platform (leveraging Spinnaker and custom tooling), Infrastructure as Code (IaC) execution engines (primarily Terraform), and a suite of supporting microservices. These systems are critical for enabling and managing our extensive resource footprint across AWS ECS and EKS.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design and Develop Core Platform Components : Lead the design and development of scalable and reliable microservices and tools that form the backbone of Okta's Continuous Delivery (CD)



platform (including components for Spinnaker, Terraform, and custom tooling).
- Build Infrastructure as Code Automation : Develop sophisticated software solutions and APIs that empower engineering teams to provision and manage infrastructure, execute production changes, and deploy code with high reliability and efficiency.
- Develop High-Quality Automation Software : Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code (primarily in Java, Python, or Go ) for microservices with a strong focus on automation, operational excellence, and self-service capabilities.
- Collaborate for Operational Efficiency : Partner closely with DevOps, SREs, and Product teams to proactively identify operational bottlenecks and manual processes. Then, lead the software development efforts to create scalable and reliable automation solutions.
- Champion Software Engineering Best Practices : Advocate for and implement industry best practices in software design, development, testing, and deployment to ensure the highest quality and maintainability of our tooling.
- Provide Technical Guidance and Mentorship : Serve as a technical mentor and role model for other engineers on the team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence in software engineering.

Required Qualifications :

- Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining automation tools, platforms,



or microservices for cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or similar).
- Solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and practical experience with tools such as Terraform .
- Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) platform development , including familiarity with tools like Spinnaker or similar.
- Solid understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes and ECS , from a software development perspective.
- A strong passion for solving complex operational challenges through innovative software solutions and automation.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills within a software development context.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

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