Description
We are looking for a highly curious, self-directed Full-stack engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges for our Digital Technology team.
As a Staff Full Stack Engineer at Okta, you will participate in cross-team initiatives from end to end, including code reviews, design reviews, operational robustness discussions, and release planning.
You will translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into high-quality, efficient, and reusable HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code.
You will optimise front-end performance by considering page load speed, caching strategies, and asset management.
You will contribute to documentation, including front-end component documentation and style guides.
You will maintain a high awareness of industry issues and trends, particularly in regard to accessibility, usability, front-end frameworks, and emerging web technologies.
You will leverage AI tools and agentic workflows to accelerate development, automate testing, and prototype new features.
You will partner closely with the design team, acting as a technical consultant who provides early-stage feedback on feasibility, interaction patterns, and ways to enhance the end-user experience.
You will develop polished CSS animations that elevate the interface, ensuring that motion is both visually engaging and optimised for performance across all devices.
Advanced Full-Stack Technical Breadth: 5+ years of experience with:
Front-end: Expert React (Hooks, Context, State management), modern CSS/styling (styled-components, CSS modules), and accessibility best practices.
Back-end/Integration: Node.js, API design, and experience bridging frontend components with CMS environments like AEM.
Infrastructure: Experience with Vercel, AWS, and Cloudflare.
Ownership Mentality: You are comfortable being dropped into an unfamiliar area, exploring the constraints, and proposing a path forward without needing constant guidance.
Intellectual Curiosity: You stay ahead of industry trends and evaluate new technologies (including AI tools) based on their ability to solve real-world problems.
Strong Communication: You have a user-centric attitude and excellent interpersonal skills. You excel at distilling complex technical data into clear and actionable insights.
The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between $140,000-$192,500 USD.
The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in Canada is between $124,000-$170,500 CAD.