Full-Time

Staff Full Stack Software Engineer

Customer Identity

Posted on 8/15/2024

Okta

Okta

5,001-10,000 employees

Identity and access management solutions provider

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$135k - $203kAnnually

+ Equity + Bonus + Benefits

Senior, Expert

Remote in Canada

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JavaScript
React.js
Postgres
TypeScript
MongoDB
REST APIs
Requirements
  • Have a passion for learning.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment, where change is the only constant.
  • Are very comfortable designing, writing, and operating full-stack applications.
  • Have 5+ years experience with NodeJS and RESTful APIs.
  • Have an expert level understanding of JavaScript and TypeScript.
  • Have the ability to be self-directed and be effective working independently, yet feel equally comfortable contributing in a team environment.
  • Work well with technical and non-technical people to deliver high-value results.
  • Have excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Enjoy being part of a highly collaborative, remote-friendly environment.
  • Are able to help lead and mentor members of the team.
Responsibilities
  • Build new and maintain current features by contributing across the whole technical stack.
  • Interface with a large variety of stakeholders to understand how entitlements should be designed and function.
  • Work with the pricing council to develop and roll out new subscription plans.
  • Heavily influence the team culture and iterate upon the ways we work together.
  • Mentor team members and help build processes and patterns that set them up for success.
  • Collaborate across teams to solve technical and non-technical challenges.
  • Work primarily with React/Redux, TypeScript, NodeJS, MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
  • Debug and resolve production issues and implement fixes for them.
  • Work closely with Product and Design to determine and optimize user experience and information architecture.

Okta provides identity and access management solutions that help businesses and organizations securely manage user access to resources. Their cloud-based platform includes tools like single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and lifecycle management, which streamline IT operations and enhance security. Unlike many competitors, Okta focuses on delivering a comprehensive suite of services that cater to a wide range of clients, from large enterprises to government agencies. The company's goal is to ensure that the right individuals have access to the right resources at the right times, addressing the growing need for security in an increasingly digital world.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$223M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for identity solutions due to AI fraud and social engineering threats.
  • Strategic partnerships, like with AWS, enhance market visibility and sales potential.
  • Participation in AI security funding rounds indicates future innovation opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Security vulnerability with usernames bypassing password requirements poses a significant risk.
  • Intensifying competition from Google Cloud's mandatory MFA could pressure Okta's offerings.
  • Need for improved software quality and security practices, including red teaming.

What makes Okta unique

  • Okta integrates with over 5,000 apps, offering extensive connectivity options.
  • Recognized as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Access Management for 8 years.
  • Provides a cloud-based platform with SSO, MFA, and API access management.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Parental Leave

INACTIVE