Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 8+ years
Joblaze summary
In the role of Staff Software Engineer at Okta's ISPM team, the engineer will focus on designing and building scalable software solutions that enhance identity security. Key skills include extensive experience in Python for backend development, along with a solid grasp of software engineering principles and best practices. This position is ideal for seasoned engineers with over eight years of experience, particularly those who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy mentoring others. The team is dedicated to innovation and excellence, aiming to redefine the identity security landscape.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Okta's career page.
- Okta has 392 other open roles including Senior Corporate Counsel, Manager Site Reliability Engineer, Senior Media Specialist, Developer Led Growth (Auth0).
- 2374 active Python roles on Joblaze right now.
- 8 active Amazon Web Services roles on Joblaze right now.
Quick facts
- Is the Staff Software Engineer - ISPM role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Tel Aviv, Israel.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Staff Software Engineer - ISPM role.
- Where is the role based?
- Okta is hiring for this position in Tel Aviv, Israel.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Amazon Web Services, Python.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Okta targets staff-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Staff Software Engineer - ISPM role at Okta.
From the original posting
Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.
The Identity Security Posture Management (ISPM) Team
At ISPM (previously known as Spera), we are revolutionizing the field of identity security, providing comprehensive solutions to address the challenges faced by modern organizations. Our platform provides security leaders with end-to-end contextual visibility of their identity landscape, reducing risks, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance.
With an exceptional team dedicated to pushing boundaries and achieving remarkable results, we are seeking a talented engineer to join us in shaping the future of identity security.
This role requires working from the office four times a week.
What you’ll be doing
As a Staff Software Engineer at ISPM, you will play a critical role in building our platform. Your expertise and contributions will have a direct impact on the success and effectiveness of our product. Specifically, your responsibilities will include:
- Lead, design, architect and build high-quality scalable software by introducing best practices around software engineering architecture and processes
- Raise the bar on engineering excellence by improving standard methodologies, producing best-in-class code, documentation, testing, and monitoring
- Collaborate with product and R&D engineers to translate product requirements into technical solutions.
- Identifying and resolving technical issues and performance bottlenecks.
- Staying up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve our products.
- Be a mentor for colleagues and help promote knowledge-sharing
What you’ll bring to the role
- 8+ years of experience as a software engineer, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
- 5+ years of programming experience with Python, specifically focused on backend development.
- A proven track record of successfully building and delivering large-scale systems.
- Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively within a team.
Extra credit if you have experience in any of the following
- Experience with Snowflake or other data warehousing platforms.
- Experience with Amazon Web Services and modern cloud stack.
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