Staff Software Engineer

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Toronto, ON, CAN
In-Office
160K-220K Annually
Senior level
Cloud
The Role
Lead full-stack engineering for Okta Workflows’ no-code Integration Builder. Design and deliver secure, scalable front-end and back-end features using React, TypeScript, Node.js, and PostgreSQL. Drive architecture, testing, deployment, observability, incident response, and performance improvements. Collaborate with Product, Design, Platform, and Architecture teams, contribute to technical planning, and mentor engineers while promoting strong engineering standards and intuitive user experiences.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

Okta Workflows is the secure, no-code automation platform that empowers organizations to build identity-centric workflows across cloud applications — all without writing code. Our intuitive drag-and-drop interface allows enterprises to automate complex business processes at scale, enhancing productivity, enforcing security, and simplifying IT operations.
Customers like Netflix, MGM, and NTT rely on Workflows to automate high-impact identity scenarios with speed and confidence.

As we continue to scale, we’re investing in extensibility, developer experience, and performance. Join us to help shape the future of cloud automation and low-code development.

Position Description

We’re hiring a Staff Full-Stack Engineer to join the Integration Builder team within Okta Workflows. This team owns the core no-code surface that enables both internal teams and third-party developers (ISVs) to build powerful integrations and automation experiences with ease.

As a Staff Engineer, you’ll lead initiatives that span front-end and back-end services — delivering performant, secure, and scalable features. You’ll help define architecture, drive implementation, and collaborate closely with Design, PM, and Platform teams. You’ll also work directly with our technical architects to help shape what we build — and how we build it. This is a high-impact role in a growing, strategic product area with strong executive visibility.

Role Details:

  • Design, build, and maintain end-to-end features using modern JavaScript and cloud-native technologies (React, Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL).
  • Lead technical design for key initiatives, driving quality, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Build reusable and performant UI components for a best-in-class no-code builder experience.
  • Own services throughout their lifecycle — including implementation, testing, deployment, observability, and incident response.
  • Work closely with Product, Design, and Architecture to define the “what” and “how” of features, ensuring solutions are both user-friendly and technically sound.
  • Partner with infrastructure and platform teams to optimize system performance and reliability
  • Mentor and support engineers across the team, fostering a culture of quality, ownership, and continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to cross-functional planning, architectural reviews, and team-wide engineering practices.

Experience: 

  • 6+ years of experience building modern web applications in a full-stack environment.
  • Deep expertise in TypeScript, ReactJS, and Node.js (Express or similar frameworks).
  • Experience designing APIs, working with relational databases (PostgreSQL or similar), and building services in a distributed, cloud-based architecture.
  • A strong product mindset — you work well with Product and Design and care about delivering intuitive and elegant user experiences.
  • Ability to collaborate closely with Architects to make smart technical tradeoffs, and drive alignment across teams.
  • Passion for craftsmanship and high engineering standards (testing, monitoring, documentation, scalability).
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions and build consensus across functions.
  • A growth mindset and interest in mentoring others and upleveling the team.

Nice to Haves:

  • Experience with PostgreSQL, Docker, and Kubernetes.
  • Exposure to low-code/no-code tools, workflow engines, or visual development platforms.
  • Interest in AI-assisted developer tooling or automation.

Education and Training:

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, or relevant industry experience

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Below is the annual salary range for candidates located in Canada. Your actual salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, RRSP with a match, healthcare spending, telemedicine, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program, please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/can.

The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in Canada is between:
$160,000—$220,000 CAD

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.
Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.

Skills Required

  • 6+ years of experience building modern web applications in a full-stack environment
  • Deep expertise in TypeScript, ReactJS, and Node.js with Express or similar frameworks
  • Experience designing APIs
  • Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL
  • Experience building services in a distributed, cloud-based architecture
  • Strong product mindset and ability to collaborate with Product and Design
  • Ability to collaborate with architects, make technical tradeoffs, and drive cross-team alignment
  • Experience with testing, monitoring, documentation, and scalability practices
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions
  • Growth mindset and interest in mentoring engineers
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant industry experience
  • Experience with PostgreSQL, Docker, and Kubernetes
  • Exposure to low-code/no-code tools, workflow engines, or visual development platforms
  • Interest in AI-assisted developer tooling or automation

Okta Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Okta and has not been reviewed or approved by Okta.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental-health support, and income protection, complemented by preventive care options and wellness resources. These elements indicate robust coverage for both routine needs and more complex situations.
  • Parental & Family Support — Policies include paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fertility and family‑building benefits. Caregiving resources and flexible arrangements help employees navigate family responsibilities.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited PTO, separate sick time, paid holidays, and a company Wellbeing Week provide multiple avenues for time away. This breadth supports rest, recovery, and work‑life balance.

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
6,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

Okta is the leading independent identity provider. The Okta Identity Cloud enables organizations to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time. With more than 7,000 pre-built integrations to applications and infrastructure providers, Okta provides simple and secure access to people and organizations everywhere, giving them the confidence to reach their full potential. More than 10,000 organizations, including JetBlue, Nordstrom, Siemens, Slack, T-Mobile, Takeda, Teach for America, and Twilio, trust Okta to help protect the identities of their workforces and customers.

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