Staff Software Engineer - Backend

BengaluruFull-time2026-10-06 → 2026-11-10

Hybrid

Core

Architect and build scalable backend platforms and distributed services for identity security products, including Identity Security Posture Management and Threat Protection.

Role type

Staff Software Engineer (Backend)

Builds

Foundational platforms, web applications, and security solutions for enterprise identity infrastructure.

Domain

Cybersecurity / Identity Management / Cloud Infrastructure

Required skills

Backend architecture, distributed systems design, Python, relational databases, NoSQL/caching, computer science fundamentals, system scalability

Preferred skills

AWS, container orchestration, IAM, OAuth, OIDC, SAML, threat detection

Technologies

Python, AWS, Kubernetes, Relational Databases, NoSQL

Responsibilities

Lead and design scalable software architecture; improve engineering methodologies and code quality; resolve technical bottlenecks; mentor colleagues; collaborate on product requirements.

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with architectural leadership

About Okta

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