Staff Software Engineer- Federal @ Okta
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About Okta
Okta is The World’s Identity Company. Our flexible Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform provide secure access, authentication, and automation to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app.
Our Mission
At Okta, we celebrate diverse perspectives and seek lifelong learners who bring unique experiences to make our company better. Join our team and help build a world where identity belongs to you.
Role Overview: Staff Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure
This role is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering cloud based infrastructure projects. You will work on shared services like cache, configuration management, asynchronous data transfer frameworks, and email pipelines in a cloud native environment focused on redundancy, multi-tenancy, scalability, and resiliency.
- Design and develop cloud infrastructure projects.
- Operate and upgrade shared services and frameworks.
- Conduct design and code reviews with rigorous testing.
- Mentor junior developers and collaborate across teams.
- Travel on-site for customer engagements in Washington, DC.
Requirements
Candidates must have US citizenship with TS/SCI clearance, experience with Federal and DoD compliance (FedRAMP, IL6), and significant expertise in backend service development using Java. Proficiency with MySQL, Kubernetes, and other technologies like Redis, Docker, Terraform on AWS is essential. An understanding of network security, authentication, and best software engineering practices is required.
Compensation & Benefits
This full-time role offers a competitive base salary, equity (where applicable), bonus, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), FSA, and generous paid leave. Additional details are available on Okta’s Total Rewards program page.
Additional Information
This role requires working in Washington, DC with possible travel for on-site customer engagements. Compliance with US Federal requirements and maintaining TS/SCI clearance is mandatory.
Key skills/competency
Staff Software Engineer, backend, cloud, security, compliance, Java, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, mentoring
How to Get Hired at Okta
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight federal compliance and TS/SCI clearance.
- Emphasize technical expertise: Detail Java, AWS, and Docker skills.
- Research Okta: Understand their identity and cloud solutions.
- Prepare for interviews: Review system design and code reviews.