Okta is looking to solve problems in the security and identity space by developing Linux client software for their Access Management Team. This involves building foundational authentication and authorization services, enabling secure access to Okta-protected resources, and developing products like Okta FastPass, Okta Device Assurance, and Okta Device Access.
Requirements
- 5-7 years of software development experience, with at least 3 years of experience designing and building enterprise software on Linux.
- Good understanding of design patterns, scalability patterns, security engineering, and object-oriented principles.
- Proficiency in Rust / C++ / C on Linux, with a proven ability to leverage their features for robust and maintainable codebases.
- Skilled in debugging and troubleshooting Linux desktop applications using tools like Visual Studio Debugger, profilers, or other platform-specific debuggers.
- Proficiency in UI frameworks for desktop apps (such as Avalonia UI).
- Experience working in fast-paced software development teams leveraging continuous integration and deployment practices.
- Understanding of Identity and Access Management protocols and technologies (FIDO, U2F, WebAuthn, SSO, SAML, OAuth, Federation, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and delivery of Okta products.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to translate requirements into robust and effective solutions.
- Commit to high programming standards by reviewing code and writing unit, functional, and UI tests.
- Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and responsiveness across various devices and browsers.
- Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring code quality across the team.
- Proactively identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in Linux development, evaluating and recommending new tools and approaches.
Other
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work across functions.
- LI-Hybrid
- Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran.
- We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
