Senior Software Engineer Core Identity @ Okta
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About Okta
Okta is The World’s Identity Company, dedicated to securing access to technology globally through its flexible Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform for authentication and authorization. We value diverse perspectives and lifelong learning.
Product Overview
The Auth0 platform simplifies authentication and authorization for apps. Designed by developers for developers, it ensures safe, secure, and seamless access for over 100 million daily logins worldwide.
Learn more at auth0.com.
Core Identity Organization
Within Core Identity, our teams manage the authentication pipeline, identity protocols, user sessions, and the technical health of Auth0’s platform. You will work with engineers specializing in digital identity to drive secure, large-scale systems.
The Role
As a Senior Software Engineer in Core Identity, you will design, build, and operate key services forming the backbone of our identity platform. You will primarily work with Node.js (TypeScript/JavaScript), supported by databases including MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Redis on multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS and Azure).
- Join agile, remote teams across Central Europe and North America.
- Build innovative features that extend Auth0’s platform capabilities.
- Ensure system quality, security, and scalability through rigorous practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Product, Security, and QA.
- Mentor team members and possibly partake in on-call rotations.
What You Will Bring
You should have at least 4 years of professional software development experience, proficiency in Node.js, and a solid understanding of cloud environments and distributed systems. A product-oriented mindset and testing expertise are essential.
Nice to Have
Experience in identity and access management, security engineering principles, and remote team collaboration is a plus.
Key skills/competency
- Node.js
- TypeScript/JavaScript
- Distributed Systems
- Cloud (AWS, Azure)
- MongoDB
- PostgreSQL
- Redis
- Authentication
- Security
- Agile
How to Get Hired at Okta
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight Node.js and cloud experience.
- Research Okta: Understand their products and identity focus.
- Prepare for interviews: Focus on distributed system challenges.
- Emphasize testing strategies: Detail quality assurance practices.