Staff Backend Engineer (Identity Threat Protection)

Join Okta, a leading identity and access management company, as a Staff Backend Engineer specializing in Identity Threat Protection. In this role, you will be a key player in solving complex security challenges and driving the design, development, and delivery of cloud-native security products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, uphold the highest programming standards, and lead remote teams. This is an exciting opportunity for those with a strong background in security engineering and a passion for innovative technology.

• Architect and lead the design, development, delivery, and supportability of cloud-native security products.
• Drive collaboration by building solid, cross-group partnerships and demonstrating exceptional interpersonal communication.
• Uphold excellence by committing to the highest programming standards through rigorous code reviews and the creation of comprehensive unit and functional tests.
• A powerful security background and a proven track record of championing best practices
• 7+ years of experience building Java-based web applications
• Deep understanding of design patterns, scalability patterns, security engineering, and object-oriented principles
• Experience thriving in fast-paced software development teams that leverage continuous integration and deployment practices
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across functions
• Experience building anomaly detection systems or risk systems is a monumental advantage
• Expertise in cloud security, identity, and/or authentication protocols
• Hands-on experience with one or more cutting-edge UI technologies such as Angular, ReactJS, Backbone, and Vue
• This position requires the ability to access federal environments and/or have access to protected federal data. As a condition of employment for this position, the successful candidate must be able to submit documentation establishing U.S. Person status (e.g. a U.S. Citizen, National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee. 22 CFR 120.15) upon hire