Senior Software Engineer (Federal)
Core
Adapt the Okta Identity Governance (OIG) product for high-compliance government customers by designing, building, and maintaining robust backend services and intuitive frontend interfaces in distributed, AI-native systems.
Role type
Senior Fullstack Software Engineer (Federal)
Builds
Enterprise Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) workflows for public sector and classified government environments
Domain
Public Sector / Government / Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Java, Python, TypeScript, REST/gRPC APIs, UI automation (Playwright/Selenium), CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms, web authentication/authorization, scalable backend architecture
Preferred skills
FedRAMP/DoD Impact Level experience, air-gapped system architecture, zero-trust frameworks, Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), SSO/SCIM, compliance contexts (SOX/SOC 2/ISO 27001)
Technologies
Java, Python, TypeScript, REST, gRPC, Playwright, Selenium, CircleCI, Docker, Kubernetes
Responsibilities
Architect and maintain cloud/on-prem infrastructure for high-compliance security baselines; support operations in disconnected/air-gapped environments; maintain strict security controls and audit readiness; collaborate on software deployments meeting governmental standards; proactively identify tech debt and improve CI/CD/observability; partner with Product/Design to own customer outcomes; mentor peer engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities