Software Architect at Okta in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity 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. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. At Okta we Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human We are seeking an Architect to define and drive the long-term technical vision for our core platform and infrastructure. In this role, you will be the primary architect for high-throughput systems, ensuring our services are scalable, resilient, and capable of supporting rapid global growth. You are a technical visionary who remains grounded in execution. You will balance high-level strategic planning with hands-on engineering, serving as a mentor to senior staff and a key partner to product leadership. Key Responsibilities Technical Strategy & Roadmap: Partner with leadership to define the backend architectural roadmap. Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical designs. System Architecture: Lead the design and review of low-latency, multi-tenant distributed systems. Ensure the platform adheres to modern patterns like Microservices and Event-Driven Architecture. Engineering Excellence: Establish and refine engineering standards, including design patterns, code quality metrics, and CI/CD best practices. Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with Product, DevOps, and Security teams to scope, plan, and execute mission-critical engineering initiatives. Operational Oversight: Act as a high-level escalation point for complex technical issues. Participate in architectural rotations to ensure the stability and performance of our live SaaS environment. Mentorship & Culture: Foster a culture of technical curiosity and continuous improvement. Conduct deep-dive code and architecture reviews to elevate the skills of the entire engineering organization. Required Qualifications Experience: 12+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a significant portion dedicated to backend architecture and distributed systems. Distributed Systems: Proven track record of building and maintaining high-scale, multi-tenant SaaS applications. Expert Coding: Mastery of at least one modern backend language (e.g., Java, C#, Go, or Python). Cloud Native: Deep expertise with major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern containerization/orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes). Agile Leadership: Experience driving technical strategy and execution within an Agile/Scrum framework. Database Mastery: Strong proficiency in both relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL solutions. Preferred Skills & Attributes API Excellence: Advanced knowledge of RESTful, GraphQL, or gRPC API design and versioning strategies. Modern Patterns: Strong advocacy for Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Domain-Driven Design (DDD). Security-First Mindset: Deep understanding of encryption, identity management (OAuth/OIDC), and secure SDLC practices. Pragmatism: Demonstrated ability to manage technical debt while delivering high-value features. Education B.E. Computer Science or equivalent P24181_3442941 The Okta Experience Supporting Your Well-Being Driving Social Impact Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one. 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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation. 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