Optimum is seeking a Manager of Software Engineering to lead the Identity team and drive the evolution of their customer-facing identity solution, built on the Okta platform, to provide reliable and secure authentication and authorization services that meet customer and business needs.
Requirements
- Proven, hands-on experience designing and implementing solutions using the Okta platform, including its APIs, Universal Directory, authentication policies, and lifecycle management features
- Strong architectural understanding of Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) systems, covering topics like user registration flows, social login, progressive profiling, and consent management
- Deep knowledge of modern security practices and their implementation, such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), adaptive authentication, passwordless flows (e.g., WebAuthn/FIDO2), and secure session management
- Experience in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, Go, Python, Node.js) and a strong grasp of how to integrate identity services into custom applications and APIs using SDKs and web standards
- Experience owning the operational health of a critical, 24/7 service, including defining monitoring and service-level objectives (SLOs), managing incident response, and serving as an escalation point in partnership with SRE or Operations teams
- Strong technical background in relevant technologies (e.g., Okta, Go, Java, cloud platforms, CI/CD)
- Experience managing software development projects, including scoping, planning, and execution
Responsibilities
- Lead effective brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas and solutions
- Drive multi-scrum technology feasibility, delivery, and quality in partnership with product and design teams
- Establish and gain acceptance for technology roadmaps aligned with product roadmaps
- Establish and gain acceptance for technical solutions, serving as a go-to expert for specific capabilities
- Articulate technology vision, principles, and roadmaps to diverse audiences, tailoring communication appropriately
- Thoroughly vet and refine requirements to clearly articulate their intent
- Build, lead, and improve a successful team of software engineers
Other
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Minimum of seven years of professional software development experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor communication to different audiences
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on finding creative solutions to complex challenges
- Experience working in an Agile development environment
