Staff Software Engineer, Java, Backend

Okta, The World's Identity Company, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Advanced Apps team. This role focuses on enhancing and managing connectors to SaaS applications like Workday, Salesforce, GCP, and AWS. The position involves working closely with the Lifecycle Management (LCM) team to automate Joiner, Mover, Leaver processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and designing solutions for connectors that allow customers to import and provision identity and entitlements to their SaaS applications.

The role requires extensive experience in Java development, with a focus on building scalable infrastructure and product code. You'll be working with cutting-edge identity and access management technologies, contributing to Okta's mission of securely connecting people with technology. The position offers opportunities to work with senior engineering teams, lead major development projects, and mentor junior engineers.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be part of Okta's platform that provides directory services, single sign-on, strong authentication, provisioning, workflow, and built-in reporting. The company serves over 7,950 organizations, including major enterprises like JetBlue, Nordstrom, and Slack. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both deep technical expertise and strong collaborative skills.

The position offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive healthcare, education budget, and visa sponsorship opportunities. Working in a hybrid environment, you'll be part of a company that values diversity of perspectives and emphasizes lifelong learning. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to make a significant impact in the identity and security space while working with modern technologies and enterprise-scale systems.