Senior Software Engineer, Professional Services R&D

Okta is a company focused on securing identities and enabling organizations to embrace AI. They are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of complex software assets, mentor other engineers, and drive engineering best practices within the Professional Services R&D team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of large-scale, complex software assets across the full technology stack (Java, React, Node, Python, .NET)
• Take ownership of major features and initiatives, driving them from technical specification through to delivery
• Mentor and coach other engineers on the team, fostering their growth through code reviews, design discussions, and pair programming
• Partner with the team's Architect to translate architectural vision into tangible, high-quality code and system designs
• Drive engineering best practices in code quality, testing, performance, and scalability
• Identify and advocate for improvements to our technology stack, development processes, and overall system architecture
• Act as a subject matter expert in one or more technical domains, providing guidance and expertise to the rest of the organization

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of delivering complex, high-impact projects
• Deep expertise in one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Python, Node.js, or C# (.NET)
• Strong experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React
• Demonstrated experience in system design and architecture, with the ability to make and justify technical trade-offs
• Proven experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical projects
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), CI/CD pipelines, and software engineering best practices
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a history of effective cross-functional partnership