Okta
Identity
StaffFullstackEngineer
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“Staff Fullstack Engineer at Okta. Skills: React, TypeScript, Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, RESTful APIs. Lead the design and development of complex, high-performance features using React and TypeScript. Architect and optimize high-performance server-side logic and robust data models using Java, Spring Boot, and MySQL”
What You'll Achieve.
Enable customers to access resources seamlessly & securely; Build software with high impact and usage; Millions of users will use on a daily basis
Industry & Context.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex issues and find practical solutions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years of professional experience in Fullstack development, with a focus on building complex web applications, Deep expertise in React, including a understanding of its core principles, hooks, component lifecycle, and state management, Proficiency in TypeScript, with a proven ability to leverage its features for robust and maintainable codebases, Solid understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3, Experience with front-end tooling such as Webpack, Babel, Vite, and package managers (Yarn), Proven experience in backend development leveraging Java and the Spring Boot framework, Hands-on experience with relational databases, specifically MySQL, including data modeling and query optimization, Demonstrated experience consuming and integrating with RESTful APIs, Extensive experience in developing and scaling enterprise-grade backend applications with Java and Spring Boot, including deep knowledge of API security and database performance tuning, Familiarity with testing frameworks (e. g. , Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright) and a commitment to writing comprehensive tests, understanding of version control systems, particularly Git, Experience with responsive design principles and building accessible web interfaces, Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex issues and find practical solutions, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team, Minimum 5 years of experience working on large-scale enterprise grade software
Nice to Have
Familiarity with design systems and component libraries, An understanding of Identity and Access Management protocols and architecture, e. g. , FIDO, U2F, WebAuth, SSO, SAML, OAuth, Federation, Contributions to open-source projects
What You'll Do.
Lead the design and development of complex
high-performance features using React and TypeScript
Architect and optimize high-performance server-side logic and robust data models using Java
and maintainable code
adhering to best practices and coding standards
and maintain scalable backend services and REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot
Optimize applications for speed
and responsiveness across various devices and browsers
Contribute to the evolution of our frontend architecture
ensuring its long-term scalability and maintainability
Proactively identify and address technical debt
performance bottlenecks
and areas for improvement
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in frontend development
evaluating and recommending new tools and approaches
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, and backend engineers; Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring code quality across the team; Collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team
Communication Scope
communication and interpersonal skills
Full Job Description
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. Get to know Okta Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth. At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you. Access Essentials - Core Product The Access Essentials organization at Okta builds the platform features for authentication and authorization across Okta-protected resources. Our mission is to enable customers to access these resources seamlessly & securely. We develop Okta cloud services and client software that allow users to seamlessly login to devices and use Okta authenticators to access applications securely. The Access Management team is part of Okta R&D Engineering. Learn more about Okta’s Engineering on our blog.x The First Party Apps Platform team First Party Apps Platform team is part of the larger Access Essential - Core Product organization. We develop Okta’s secure web experiences for end-user authentication and access. Our products and features are high-impact and high-visibility. Our team develops the Okta Sign-in Widget, End User SSO Da
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