Senior Software Engineer

Okta•San Francisco, CA

17d•$165,000 - $227,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Technology Data and Intelligence (TDI) team at Okta is dedicated to boosting internal efficiency through the implementation of secure, scalable, and innovative systems. We are seeking an independent Senior Software Engineer to join our formed Sales and Partners Technology Team. You won't just be "maintaining a tool." You will be building the technical engine that drives Okta’s global partner strategy. You will work in a "standard" engineering environment (Jira, GitHub, Code Reviews) but with the unique challenge of orchestrating a world-class Partner Experience platform working directly with the Global Partner Program and Experience team. In this role, you will be the technical anchor for our partner ecosystem technology. You will balance core software engineering excellence (API design, code quality, security) with deep specialization in our Partner Relationship Management (PRM) platform, IMPartner. Your primary focus will be on maintaining, enhancing, and expanding the capabilities of the IMPartner platform and ensuring its seamless, secure integration with Salesforce.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of PRM platforms with (proven experience in IMPartner is a big plus)
Salesforce Development Expertise (5+ years): Proven proficiency in Salesforce development, including Apex, Process/Flow Automations, and Lightning Web Components (LWC).
Software Development Acumen (1-2 years): background in general software engineering principles, with experience in either Java, Python, or JavaScript.
Domain Specific Knowledge: In-depth knowledge and practical experience within the Sales and Partners ecosystem, specifically around partner lifecycle management, deal registration, and incentive programs.
Advanced AI Agent Frameworks & Data Processing: Expertise in modern AI agent or agentforce frameworks, orchestration techniques, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, and advanced vector search methodologies.
CI/CD Pipeline Proficiency: Hands-on experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Secure Salesforce Solution Development: Deep understanding and practical application of Salesforce security features, adherence to data privacy regulations, and implementation of best practices for secure solution development.
Communication, & Problem-Solving: Possesses excellent communication and robust problem-solving abilities. Capable of independently driving technical direction, mentoring team members, fostering collaboration, and effectively managing all project aspects.

Nice To Haves

Official IMPartner trainings are a plus
Salesforce certifications, such as Platform Developer I/II, Application Architect, or Technical Architect.
Previous work in a high-growth, SaaS, fast-paced technology company.

Responsibilities

Architect and design secure, scalable solutions by translating complex business requirements into technical specifications and solution designs that leverage the IMPartner platform's capabilities and its necessary integration points with Salesforce. Deep focus on the Partners and PRM domain.
Collaborate with technical teams to design and implement integrations between Salesforce, Okta’s Partner portals, partner portal tenant, and other cross-functional downstream systems to ensure a seamless data flow (ex. for partner account and contact, accreditation and certification, partner badges, program benefit administration, deal registration and partner program performance and pipeline visibility, etc.).
Lead the translation of user stories into robust, scalable technical designs. Responsible for the end-to-end execution of features, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
Ensure 100% unit test coverage for all new logic. Build and maintain an automated test regression suite to minimize manual overhead and proactively identify regressions.
Conduct thorough Pull Request (PR) reviews, providing constructive feedback to junior and mid-level developers to maintain code quality and consistency.
Manage the deployment cycle, including documenting all changes, securing necessary Jira approvals, resolving environment-specific test issues, and performing final validation in Production.
Demonstrated strong ownership and the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional, global teams and stakeholders.