Senior Software Engineer - Platform

📋 Description

• • Join Okta, the world's leading identity company, as a Senior Software Engineer on our Platform Application Services team in Barcelona, Spain. We are dedicated to freeing everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our mission is to build a world where identity belongs to you, and our platform is central to business security and growth.
• • As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-impact internal tools and services that are crucial for enhancing developer productivity, automating complex workflows, and significantly reducing duplication of effort across our engineering organization. This is an opportunity to work on a Tier-0 global service, Auth0, which enables over 100 million secure logins daily, prioritizing security, privacy, and convenience for our customers.
• • Your primary focus will be on building and maintaining scalable internal services and utilities that directly support our large-scale product development efforts. You will be instrumental in identifying inefficiencies and consolidating redundant tools, thereby streamlining engineering processes and accelerating innovation across the company.
• • A key aspect of this role involves automating critical workflows. You will create robust automated processes designed to eliminate repetitive tasks, allowing our talented engineers to concentrate on more complex and value-adding activities, ultimately boosting overall developer productivity and satisfaction.
• • Collaboration is at the heart of this position. You will work closely with various engineering and product teams to understand their unique challenges and requirements, translating these needs into impactful, shared solutions that benefit the entire organization. Your ability to communicate effectively and build strong cross-functional relationships will be essential.
• • You will be responsible for setting the standard for internal platform services. This includes establishing and rigorously enforcing best practices for the development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of these critical internal tools, ensuring consistency, quality, and maintainability.
• • Ensuring the reliability and performance of our platform services is paramount. You will drive continuous improvements in performance, security, and overall reliability. This includes actively participating in an on-call rotation to support our Tier-0 services, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum availability.
• • We encourage innovation and knowledge sharing. You will have the opportunity to explore emerging technologies that can enhance our platform and provide valuable technical guidance and mentorship to other team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• • This role requires a deep understanding of software architecture, particularly in the context of microservices and best practices for maintainability. You should possess a strong systems-thinking approach to problem-solving and solution design.
• • An automation mindset is crucial; you should proactively identify inefficiencies and be driven to solve them through elegant code solutions. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools, and maintaining high-availability services is essential for operational excellence.
• • You will contribute to a culture that celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences. We are looking for lifelong learners who can bring unique insights to our team and help us grow. Your passion for developer experience, automation, and efficiency will be key to your success in this role.
• • The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies and contributing to a product that is fundamental to modern digital security and user access. You will be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and delivering high-quality solutions that have a tangible impact on millions of users worldwide.