Description
Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Okta builds a trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organisations to safely adopt AI and other emerging technologies.
The Enterprise Technology Team
The Enterprise Technology team designs and delivers secure, scalable systems that power how Okta runs. The People Technology Team sits at the heart of this work, owning the full Hire-to-Retire ecosystem , including core applications Workday, Greenhouse, Cornerstone, and ServiceNow , and ensuring these platforms evolve alongside the company's growth.
The Solutions Architect, People Technology Opportunity
As a Solutions Architect, People Technology, you will serve as the technical anchor for Okta's People Technology portfolio, shaping the future-state architecture. You will lead the architectural vision for Workday and its adjacent platforms, partner with stakeholders across HR, Finance, Operations, and Security, and drive the design of modern AI capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Enterprise Architecture & Ecosystem Strategy: Provide deep architectural oversight across all core Workday domains, partner with the People Technology Product Manager to define the overall technical vision for the global Hire-to-Retire ecosystem, and ensure alignment with Okta's broader enterprise standards and technology roadmap.
- Integration & Infrastructure: Design scalable, secure enterprise integration and middleware solutions that connect People systems with the broader corporate technology stack.
- AI, Automation & Innovation: Architect the technical foundation for Okta's HR automation goals, including the design of Agentic AI workflows and a custom Workday Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- Hands-On Building & Prototyping: Develop Proofs of Concept and rapid prototypes to validate complex integrations, new configurations, and innovative solutions.
- Product, Platform & Operations Partnership: Partner directly with the People Technology Product Manager to translate business strategy into a prioritized technical roadmap.
- Technical Feasibility Assessments: Own technical feasibility assessments for net-new vendor tools surfaced through the People Tech intake process.
- Workday Environment & Release Strategy: Own the Workday environment and release strategy, defining sandbox structures, tenant management protocols, impact assessments, and deployment readiness.
- Data, Security & Compliance Governance: Shape the HR data architecture to ensure data integrity, enabling advanced People Analytics, leadership dashboards, and robust cross-module data flows.
- Technical Mentorship & Team Elevation: Serve as a technical mentor for internal analysts, engineers, and functional leads, and advise HR, IT, and Finance executive leadership on technology direction.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in IT, including 10+ years of hands-on Workday expertise and 4+ years in a Solutions Architect or Enterprise Architect capacity supporting HR/People systems.
- Deep Workday architecture knowledge across integrations, reporting, and governance.
- Strong command of enterprise integration patterns and middleware.
- Demonstrated experience architecting or evaluating AI capabilities.
- Proven success operating in an Agile/POD delivery model.
- Deep understanding of compliance and security standards, including SOX controls and global privacy regulations.
Nice to Have
- Relevant industry certifications such as Workday Pro, TOGAF or a similar enterprise architecture framework, or Agile/Scrum credentials.
Salary Information
The annual base salary range for this position varies by location:
- San Francisco Bay area: $199,000-$273,900 USD
- California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington: $178,000-$244,200 USD
Benefits
Okta offers equity, bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave.