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title: Staff Software Engineer - Backend
description: Job Summary We are seeking a highly impactful and influential Software Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will leverage their deep expertise in distributed systems, particularly Java, to architect, build, and scale the critical server-side software and services at the heart of our security and identity platform. Key Responsibilities Partner closely with Product Management, Engineering Directors, and Principal Architects to translate strategic business objectives into actionable, scalable technical roadmaps. Drive cross-functional collaboration with Product, Design, and QA to ensure the seamless delivery of our most critical engineering initiatives. Lead the design and implementation of new features and services within our core Java platform, taking ownership from conception to deployment. Define and champion engineering best practices, and make critical contributions to technical designs, proposals, and long-term architectural decisions. Act as a force multiplier across multiple teams, mentoring Staff and Senior engineers, guiding technical design reviews, and raising the engineering bar across the entire pillar. Develop high-quality, maintainable software with comprehensive test coverage and drive improvements to our testing and CI/CD strategies. Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation and foster a culture of knowledge sharing within the team and the broader organisation. Champion the adoption of AI-native engineering practices within our Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC), utilising AI coding assistants to accelerate delivery while ensuring rigorous security and code quality standards. Spearhead technical innovation, identifying emerging industry trends and prototyping solutions to keep Okta ahead of the curve. Requirements 7+ years of progressive software development experience, with a proven track record of designing and building scalable, high-performance server-side features using Java and Spring. Deep expertise with …
date posted: 2026-06-18T15:08:31.798Z
valid through: 2026-10-02T16:03:25.523Z
direct apply: false
occupational category: Engineering
industry: Technology
skills: Java
skills: Spring
skills: Postgres
skills: MySQL
skills: RESTful APIs
skills: Server-side technologies
skills: Design patterns
skills: Scalability patterns
skills: Security engineering
skills: Object-oriented principles
skills: CI/CD
skills: Automated testing
skills: Endpoint security
skills: Cross-platform context
skills: AI coding assistants
skills: Anomaly detection systems
skills: Risk systems
skills: Cloud security
skills: Identity and access management protocols
skills: Cybersecurity principles
skills: Secure coding practices
skills: ReactJS
skills: gRPC API development
skills: Microservice architecture
hiring organization: Okta
job location: Place
  address: PostalAddress
    address locality: Bengaluru
    address region: India
    address country: IN
employment type: FULL_TIME