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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineers - **Company:** Okta, Inc. - **Location:** Bellevue, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $227,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Application Integration Architecture, User Authentication, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Databases, Data as a Services, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Software Debugging, Distributed Data Store, Distributed Systems, Elasticsearch, Design of User Interfaces, Apache Hadoop, Human-Computer Interaction, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Enterprise Messaging Systems, MySQL, Performance Tuning, Redis, Ruby, Mesos, Azure Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, TypeScript, Web Analytics, Data Processing, Scripting, Okta, ReactJS, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Slack, Apache Flink, Data Analytics, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Video Streaming, Api Design, Golang - **Published:** October 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-software-engineer-data-platform-bellevue-wa--38b0ae34-ba6f-4826-b71b-0d9c7ef30308 ## About the Role Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 4+ years of experience of software development Proficient in at least one language while comfortable in more than one of the backend languages, preferably Java or Typescript, Ruby, GoLang, Python. Have experience working with at least one of the database technologies - MySQL, Redis, or PostgreSQL. Demonstrable knowledge of computer science fundamentals with strong API Design skills. Comfortable working on a geographically distributed extended team. Brings the right attitude to the team: ownership, accountability, attention to detail, and customer focus. Track record of delivering work incrementally to get feedback and iterating over solutions. Comfortable in React or similar front-end UI stacks; if not comfortable yet, you are willing to learn Nice to have Experience using a cloud-based distributed computing technologies such as Messaging systems such as Kinesis, Kafka Data processing systems like Flink, Spark, Beam Storage & Compute systems such as Snowflake, Hadoop Coordinators and schedulers like the ones in Kubernetes, Hadoop, Mesos Maintained security, encryption, identity management, or authentication infrastructure Leveraged major public cloud providers to build mission-critical, high volume services Hands-on experience in developing Data Integration applications for large scale (petabyte scale) environments with experience in both batch and online systems. Contributed to the development of distributed systems or used one or more at high volume or criticality such as Kafka or Hadoop Additional requirements: There is no citizenship requirement. The Okta employee must be on US Soil, which means the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or outlying areas of the United States, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101, Analysis Skills, Apache Hadoop, Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Application Integration, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Authentication, Cloud Computing, Coaching, Code Reviews, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Cross-Functional, Cryptography, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Database Technology, Debugging Skills, Detail Oriented, Distributed Computing, Elasticsearch, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Go Programming Language (Golang), Government Contracts, Identity Data Management, Java, Leadership, Machine Learning, Mentoring, Messaging Technology, Microsoft FAST, MySQL, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Performance Tuning/Optimization, PostgreSQL, Project Design, Project Development, Public Cloud, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Redis, Ruby, Slack, Software Development, Software Engineering, Streaming Technology, Team Player, Telemetry, Training/Teaching, United States Military, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Web Analytics ## Description Secure Every Identity, from AI to HumanIdentity 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. Were all in on this mission. If you are too, lets talk. About the Team The Data Platform team is responsible for the foundational data services, systems, and data products for Okta that benefit our users. Today, the Data Platform team solves challenges and enables: Streaming analytics Interactive end-user reporting Data and ML platform for Okta to scale Telemetry of our products and data Our elite team is fast, creative and flexible. We encourage ownership. We expect great things from our engineers and reward them with stimulating new projects, new technologies and the chance to have significant equity in a company. Okta is about to change the cloud computing landscape forever. About the Position This is an opportunity for experienced Software Engineers to join our fast growing Data Platform organization that is passionate about scaling high volume, low-latency, distributed data-platform services & data products. In this role, you will get to work with engineers throughout the organization to build foundational infrastructure that allows Okta to scale for years to come. As a member of the Data Platform team, you will be responsible for designing, building, and deploying the systems that power our data analytics and ML. Our analytics infrastructure stack sits on top of many modern technologies, including Kinesis, Flink, ElasticSearch, and Snowflake. We are looking for experienced Software Engineers who can help design and own the building, deploying and optimizing the streaming infrastructure. This project has a directive from engineering leadership to make OKTA a leader in the use of data and machine learning to improve end-user security and to expand that core-competency across the rest of engineering. You will have a sizable impact on the direction, design & implementation of the solutions to these problems. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Design, implement and own data-intensive, high-performance, scalable platform components Work with engineering teams, architects and cross functional partners on the development of projects, design, and implementation Conduct and participate in design reviews, code reviews, analysis, and performance tuning Coach and mentor engineers to help scale up the engineering organization Debug production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack ## Related Videos - [Recruitment Reinvented: Bold strategies and the $10K signing incentive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1068-recruitment-reinvented-bold-strategies-and-the-10k-signing-incentive) - [Coffee with Developers: David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/875-coffee-with-developers-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [Stack Overflow: Community and AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/600-stack-overflow-community-and-ai) - [Coroutine explained yet again 60 years later](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/690-coroutine-explained-yet-again-60-years-later) - [Leading Through Stagility: Human Capital Trends That Redefine Work](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1717-leading-through-stagility-human-capital-trends-that-redefine-work) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)