Okta
Technology
StaffSoftwareEngineer
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“Staff Software Engineer at Okta. Skills: Distributed systems, Data management. Lead architectural design. Implement recovery system”
Industry & Context.
Solve complex challenges
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years software development experience, B.S. in Computer Science or related field
Nice to Have
Data modeling experience, Experience with Recycle Bin capabilities, Experience with gradual rollout strategies, Experience with feature flag frameworks, Background in building resilient systems
What You'll Do.
Lead architectural design
Implement recovery system
Own end-to-end features
Deliver bulk recovery workflows
Design core components
Capture deletion events
Solve relationship restoration challenges
Preserve object identity
Partner with Product Management
Refine retention periods
Develop self-service recovery UIs
Troubleshoot production incidents
Drive observability improvements
Drive alerting improvements
Provide technical guidance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-team initiatives
Process & Methodology
Technical strategy
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. Okta is the leading independent provider of enterprise identity. The Okta Identity Cloud enables organizations to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time. With over 6,500 pre-built integrations to applications and infrastructure providers, Okta customers can easily and securely use the best technologies for their business. Over 7,950 organizations, including 20th Century Fox, JetBlue, Nordstorm, Slack, Teach for America and Twilio, trust Okta to help protect the identities of their workforces and customers. Position Description We are seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to lead the technical evolution of the Okta Recovery Vault (ORV). This team is responsible for Okta's enterprise-grade soft-delete and object recovery capability, designed to protect critical identity objects (Users and Groups) from accidental or malicious deletion. As a Staff Engineer, you will own the architectural design and implementation of a real-time, high-fidelity recovery system that preserves object identity (UUIDs) and restores complex relationships—including group memberships, app assignments, and password hashes. You will drive technical strategy to bridge the gap where deletions were previously permanent and irreversible. Job Duties and Responsibilities Technical Leadership: Lead the architectural design and implementation strategy for the Recovery Vault, ensuring high performance and scalability. System Ownership: Independently
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