- Company: Okta
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Job type: Full-time
- Salary: CAD 136,000 – 187,000
About the role
Okta is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join the Data Platform team in Toronto. You will help build the foundational infrastructure that powers Okta’s data analytics and machine learning capabilities. This role focuses on scaling high-volume, low-latency distributed data services. You will work with engineers across the organization to design systems that allow Okta to scale for years to come.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and own data-intensive, high-performance, and scalable platform components.
- Collaborate with engineering teams, architects, and cross-functional partners on project development and implementation.
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews, analysis, and performance tuning.
- Coach and mentor engineers to help scale the engineering organization.
- Debug production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack.
Requirements
- 4+ years of software development experience.
- Proficiency in at least one backend language, preferably Java or TypeScript, with comfort in others like Ruby, GoLang, or Python.
- Experience with at least one database technology such as MySQL, Redis, or PostgreSQL.
- Demonstrable knowledge of computer science fundamentals and strong API design skills.
- Comfortable working in a geographically distributed team with a focus on ownership and accountability.
- Track record of delivering work incrementally to gather feedback and iterate.
- Comfortable with React or similar front-end UI stacks, or a willingness to learn.
Pay and benefits
The annual base salary range for candidates located in Canada is CAD 136,000 to CAD 187,000. Your actual salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Okta also offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, RRSP with a match, healthcare spending, telemedicine, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave).
How to apply
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