Staff Backend Engineer (Node.js)

📋 Description

• • As a Staff Backend Engineer (Node.js) at Okta, you will be a pivotal member of the Identity Security Insights team, contributing to the modernization of how Auth0 empowers customers to access, understand, and monitor their data. This role is crucial in enhancing how users manage security concerns within the Auth0 platform.
• • You will be instrumental in designing and implementing secure, high-performance, and cross-platform browser-based features that are core to the Insights team's mission. This involves a deep understanding of backend systems and how they interact with frontend applications.
• • Collaboration is key in this role. You will work closely with your immediate team to tackle complex technical and non-technical challenges, fostering an environment of shared problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• • A significant aspect of your work will involve close collaboration with Product and Design teams. Your input will be vital in defining and optimizing the user experience, ensuring that the features you build are not only functional but also intuitive and valuable to our customers.
• • You will contribute across the full technical stack, taking ownership of building new features from inception to deployment and maintaining existing ones. This requires a versatile skill set and a commitment to delivering robust solutions.
• • Debugging and resolving production issues will be a regular part of your responsibilities. You will be expected to quickly identify root causes, implement effective fixes, and contribute to the overall stability and reliability of the platform.
• • As part of the team, you will participate in on-call rotations, ensuring that critical issues are addressed promptly and efficiently, even outside of standard working hours.
• • You will play a proactive role in evaluating new technologies and techniques. This includes researching, experimenting with, and recommending innovative approaches to improve our development practices, system performance, and overall product quality.
• • The role emphasizes ownership, design, and end-to-end project management. You will have the opportunity to drive projects from conception through to completion, making significant technical decisions along the way.
• • You will engage in both greenfield development, building new functionalities from scratch, and iterating on existing features to enhance their capabilities and user experience.
• • Comfort with writing and operating full-stack applications is essential, demonstrating an ability to understand and contribute to all layers of the software development lifecycle.
• • Your work will directly impact how thousands of businesses secure their identities and manage their digital assets, contributing to Okta's mission of making identity safe and accessible for everyone.
• • You will be part of a team that values radical transparency, trust, respect, collaboration, experimentation, and continuous learning, embodying the spirit of Auth0's culture.
• • This position offers the chance to work on a product that is at the forefront of identity security, a rapidly growing and critically important field in the technology landscape.
• • You will contribute to a culture of innovation, helping to shape the future of identity management solutions.
• • The role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a desire to continuously improve both personal skills and team processes.
• • You will be a key contributor to the Identity Security Insights team, directly influencing the tools and data visibility provided to Auth0 customers.
• • Your efforts will help Auth0 customers better understand their security posture and proactively address potential threats.
• • This is an opportunity to work with a leading company in the identity and access management space, with a strong reputation for innovation and employee development.
• • You will be part of a distributed, fully-remote team, requiring strong self-management and communication skills.
• • The role involves working with modern technologies and best practices in backend development, particularly with Node.js and related ecosystems.
• • You will have the opportunity to mentor and learn from other engineers, contributing to the overall growth of the engineering team.
• • Your contributions will be visible and impactful, directly affecting the success and security of Auth0's customer base.
• • You will be encouraged to bring your unique perspective and experiences to the team, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• • The role offers a chance to work on challenging problems in a fast-paced, dynamic industry.
• • You will be part of a company that is committed to social impact and employee development.
• • Your work will directly support Okta's vision of a world where identity belongs to the individual, secured and managed effectively.
• • You will contribute to building a world-class identity platform that is trusted by millions of users and organizations globally.
• • This position is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned backend engineer looking to make a significant impact in a critical area of cybersecurity and cloud technology.