Get to know Okta
Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.
At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box – we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.
Position Description
We are looking for a full-stack JavaScript engineer who has a deep understanding of both backend service engineering and user interface development. In this role, you will be a vital part of our Workflows Integrated Development Environment team. You will share our passion for building elegant solutions and will join an engineering team that prioritizes scalability, rigorous code reviews, automated testing, and an iterative approach to build high-quality, next-generation enterprise software. You will get an opportunity to solve hard problems while partnering with product management and user experience teams, examining and refining requirements to deliver an amazing customer experience.
Role Details
Lead, design, architect, and build high-quality, scalable software by enforcing best practices around software engineering, architecture, and processes.
Collaborate with product owners, UX, and engineering teams to scope and plan engineering efforts and dependencies.
Own your code at all stages of the lifecycle – design, implementation, test automation, delivery, and monitoring – to provide high-quality products to our customers.
Design and implement new products and features while concurrently addressing existing technical debt.
Raise the bar on engineering excellence by improving standard methodologies, producing best-in-class code, documentation, testing, and monitoring.
Conduct code reviews, retrospectives, and other continuous improvement activities.
Collaborate with QA, Technical Support, Documentation, and the UX team.
Be a mentor for colleagues and help promote knowledge-sharing.
Experience
5+ years of software engineering experience building highly reliable, mission-critical software.
Extensive knowledge of JavaScript language, along with experience building Express and ReactJS applications.
Experience shipping robust services and user interfaces for production-grade applications in an agile, product-oriented environment.
Experience working with applications / systems built for scale.
Prior experience with consuming and / or designing REST APIs.
Excellent grasp of software development and testing principles.
Excellent communication skills and strong product sense.
Nice to Haves
Knowledge of Postgresql
Familiarity with TypeScript
Knowledge in Docker & Kubernetes
Understanding of Cloud Solution Architecture
Education and Training
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or relevant industry experience.
Salary Range (Canada)
Base salary range : $130,000 – $194,000 CAD per year.
Benefits
Amazing Benefits
Making Social Impact
Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta
Some roles may require travel to one of our office locations for in-person onboarding.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
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Senior Software Engineer • Toronto, Canada