Software Backend Architect

BengaluruFull-time2026-09-30 → 2026-11-10

Hybrid

Core

Design and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure and enterprise software for Okta's core authentication and authorization platform, enabling secure access for organizations.

Role type

Senior IC Software Backend Architect (Java)

Builds

Scalable cloud services, advanced client software, and identity security frameworks

Domain

Cybersecurity / Identity Management / Cloud Infrastructure

Required skills

Java, Spring Boot, Distributed Systems, Relational Databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL/GraphDB), Cloud Infrastructure (AWS/GCP), CI/CD, Agile Methodologies

Preferred skills

IAM Protocols (FIDO, WebAuthn, SAML, OAuth, SCIM, OpenID Connect), Cybersecurity Principles, JavaScript Frameworks, Team Building

Technologies

Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, PostgreSQL, GraphDB, AWS, GCP, Kubernetes (implied by cloud infra), Docker (implied by CI/CD)

Responsibilities

Design next-generation identity and security architectures, lead technical projects involving 20+ engineers, define long-term product strategy, build and maintain platform for scale, mentor other engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

About Okta

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