Okta
Technology
StaffSoftwareEngineerinTest
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“Staff Software Engineer in Test at Okta. Skills: Test automation, Quality engineering, API testing, Generative AI. Lead SETs. Mentor SETs”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver high-quality releases; Deliver reliable releases; Deliver secure releases; Achieve fast releases; Achieve robust releases; Achieve secure releases; Deliver high-impact projects; Zero-debt quality cadence
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Defect identification
On-call rotations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in software engineering, 10–15 years of experience as a Software Engineer in Test, Proven expertise in quality engineering for large-scale, enterprise-grade software systems, Hands-on experience in Java-based test automation, Hands-on experience in Web/API/Performance testing, Skilled in test planning, Skilled in test strategy, Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, Experience with distributed systems, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Ability to write high-quality code, Ability to review code, Ability to deliver well-designed code
Nice to Have
Experience with Office 365, Experience with Google Workspace, Experience with Salesforce, Experience with Active Directory/LDAP integrations, Exposure to Generative AI, Exposure to AI-driven testing tools
What You'll Do.
Drive quality initiatives
Drive automation excellence
Drive professional growth
Define test strategies
Ensure seamless releases
Ensure high-quality releases
Design automated tests
Implement automated tests
Maintain automated tests
Enhance productivity with AI
Accelerate test development with AI
Improve engineering efficiency with AI
Build tools to strengthen test coverage
Build tools to strengthen product stability
Plan high-impact projects
Prioritize high-impact projects
Deliver high-impact projects
Address production issues
Address customer issues
Champion quality-first culture
Act as advocate for customer experience
Act as advocate for continuous improvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Engineering management
Process & Methodology
Agile environment, Prioritisation
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. We seek an experienced Staff Software Engineer in Test to join our Identity Management Engineering (IDM) team. This team is passionate about delivering large-scale, mission-critical software in a fast-paced Agile environment. In this role, you'll work with a team of highly skilled and talented engineers responsible for delivering sophisticated backend solutions that enable Okta to reliably operate on a large scale and maintain high availability. As part of the team, you’ll ensure that projects are completed with the highest quality and reliability, utilising automation at every level to achieve fast, robust, and secure releases. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of SETs, driving quality initiatives, automation excellence, and professional growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review requirements, define test strategies, and ensure seamless, high-quality releases. Design, implement, and maintain automated tests for APIs, end-to-end workflows, scalability, and reliability. Leverage Generative AI tools and frameworks to enhance productivity, accelerate test development, and improve overall engineering efficiency. Conduct code reviews, identify defects, and build tools to strengthen test coverage and product stability. Partner with engineering management to plan, prioritise, and deliver high-impact projects with zero-debt quality cadence. Participate in on-call rotations to effectively address production and customer issues. C
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