Requirements

7+ years of 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 high-performance Postgres or MySQL environments, including schema design and query optimization

Extensive experience designing, building, and securing RESTful APIs for large-scale systems

Expert knowledge of server-side technologies, including caching, asynchronous processing, and multi-threading

A deep understanding of design patterns, scalability patterns, security engineering, and object-oriented principles

Experience in fast-paced agile environments, with a strong understanding of CI/CD and automated testing

Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and influence technical direction

Proficiency in leveraging AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to accelerate the development lifecycle, with a focus on maintaining high standards for code quality and security

(Desirable) Understanding of Identity and Access Management protocols and technologies (FIDO, U2F, WebAuthn, SSO, SAML, OAuth, Federation, etc.)

(Desirable) Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and certifications like CISSP or Security+

(Desirable) Experience with UI technologies such as ReactJS

(Desirable) Exposure to gRPC API development

(Desirable) Exposure to microservice architecture

What the job involves

We seek a dynamic and influential Staff Software Engineer to join our Device Identity engineering team





The ideal candidate will leverage their deep Java experience to architect, build, and scale the critical server-side software and services at the heart of our security and identity platform

This is a high-visibility, hands-on chance to design solutions for current and emerging industry challenges

You will not only demonstrate an aptitude for software engineering excellence but also act as a player-coach, mentoring other engineers and elevating the team's capabilities

You will join an engineering team that shares a passion for elegant solutions and believes in designing for scale, rigorous code reviews, automated testing, and an iterative process to build high-quality enterprise software

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

Mentor and coach other engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and by setting a high bar for quality and security

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 organization

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📌 Staff Software Engineer - Device Identity (Ontario)
🏢 Okta
📍 Ontario