Okta
About this role
Okta sells enterprise identity, the layer that decides who gets into which system, and this seat
builds Compass, Okta's internal data and knowledge platform. It is full stack in the real sense:
React on the front, Java and Spring on the back, PostgreSQL schemas you design and SQL you tune for
high traffic features. You lead backend services and APIs, work with product managers and UX on
requirements, and set technical direction for the team. There is an AI thread through it, integrating
AI assisted coding tools into the pipeline, listed as a good to have rather than a requirement. At
5 years this is the lowest bar Okta has published in this edition, and it is a good entry point into
a company whose other India postings mostly start at 7 or 8. Apply if you genuinely work on both
sides rather than claiming to.
builds Compass, Okta's internal data and knowledge platform. It is full stack in the real sense:
React on the front, Java and Spring on the back, PostgreSQL schemas you design and SQL you tune for
high traffic features. You lead backend services and APIs, work with product managers and UX on
requirements, and set technical direction for the team. There is an AI thread through it, integrating
AI assisted coding tools into the pipeline, listed as a good to have rather than a requirement. At
5 years this is the lowest bar Okta has published in this edition, and it is a good entry point into
a company whose other India postings mostly start at 7 or 8. Apply if you genuinely work on both
sides rather than claiming to.
Who this is for
Requirements. 5+ years of professional full stack software development. Deep front end expertise in
React or a similar modern JavaScript framework. Strong backend development in Java and the Spring
ecosystem or similar. Solid experience designing and implementing scalable RESTful APIs and
microservices. Proven ability to design and work with relational and NoSQL databases. Experience with
cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP and with containerisation via Docker and Kubernetes. Designed and
implemented relational database schemas in PostgreSQL and optimised complex SQL queries for high
traffic features. Excellent problem solving, and a commitment to clean, maintainable, testable code.
Familiarity with AI concepts or experience using AI assisted tools in the development workflow.
Extra credit. Strong AWS knowledge including serverless services and infrastructure as code with
Terraform. Cloud infrastructure on AWS or Google Cloud Platform. Packaging and distributing
containerised applications with Docker and Kubernetes.
Day to day. Design, develop and deploy scalable web applications with React and Java. Lead backend
services and API development for performance, stability and scalability. Drive features within
Compass. Work with product managers, UX designers and other engineers to turn requirements into
technical specifications. Contribute to technical direction and best practices. Take part in code
reviews, design discussions and operational support.
Location. Bengaluru. The posting carries an internal #Hybrid_Bengaluru tag, and Okta states
elsewhere that it enables a flexible approach where roles allow, so expect hybrid rather than fully
remote or fully in office. Confirm the exact days in your first call.
Who this is for. A full stack engineer with five or more years who wants an internal platform job
with real users rather than a customer facing product surface. Because Compass is internal tooling,
the feedback loop is short and you will meet the people using what you ship. One caution: Okta's job
board publishes a "Minimum Work Experience: 0.0" field on several of its postings, including some in
this edition. That is an unfilled placeholder, not a real zero. The years above come from the
requirement list in the body.
React or a similar modern JavaScript framework. Strong backend development in Java and the Spring
ecosystem or similar. Solid experience designing and implementing scalable RESTful APIs and
microservices. Proven ability to design and work with relational and NoSQL databases. Experience with
cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP and with containerisation via Docker and Kubernetes. Designed and
implemented relational database schemas in PostgreSQL and optimised complex SQL queries for high
traffic features. Excellent problem solving, and a commitment to clean, maintainable, testable code.
Familiarity with AI concepts or experience using AI assisted tools in the development workflow.
Extra credit. Strong AWS knowledge including serverless services and infrastructure as code with
Terraform. Cloud infrastructure on AWS or Google Cloud Platform. Packaging and distributing
containerised applications with Docker and Kubernetes.
Day to day. Design, develop and deploy scalable web applications with React and Java. Lead backend
services and API development for performance, stability and scalability. Drive features within
Compass. Work with product managers, UX designers and other engineers to turn requirements into
technical specifications. Contribute to technical direction and best practices. Take part in code
reviews, design discussions and operational support.
Location. Bengaluru. The posting carries an internal #Hybrid_Bengaluru tag, and Okta states
elsewhere that it enables a flexible approach where roles allow, so expect hybrid rather than fully
remote or fully in office. Confirm the exact days in your first call.
Who this is for. A full stack engineer with five or more years who wants an internal platform job
with real users rather than a customer facing product surface. Because Compass is internal tooling,
the feedback loop is short and you will meet the people using what you ship. One caution: Okta's job
board publishes a "Minimum Work Experience: 0.0" field on several of its postings, including some in
this edition. That is an unfilled placeholder, not a real zero. The years above come from the
requirement list in the body.
Apply on company site
Opens www.okta.com, the employer's own application page. Applying is always free.