Staff Software Engineer - Android Device Authenticators

Okta•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$160,000 - CA$240,000•Remote

About The Position

Okta is seeking a dynamic Software Engineer to join their Device Authenticators engineering team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in software development and a passion for designing and writing complex, high-quality Android client software. This role offers an excellent opportunity to learn about security and identity, with significant visibility and growth potential within Okta. The team values elegant solutions, designing for scale, rigorous code reviews, automated testing, and an iterative process to build high-quality enterprise software. They are looking for individuals with a strong aptitude for software engineering excellence who are comfortable acting as a player-coach. The team operates in a fast, innovative, and flexible manner with agile release cycles and individual ownership, focusing on stimulating security projects and emerging technologies.

Requirements

5-7 years of software development experience, with at least 3 years of experience designing and building enterprise software on Android.
Good understanding of design patterns, scalability patterns, security engineering, and object-oriented principles.
Proficiency in Kotlin, with a proven ability to leverage its features for robust and maintainable codebases.
Experience working in fast-paced software development teams leveraging continuous integration and deployment practices.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work across functions.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills to identify, diagnose, and resolve complex issues across various Android OS versions and device types.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Java is a plus.
Understanding of Identity and Access Management protocols and technologies (FIDO, U2F, WebAuthn, SSO, SAML, OAuth, Federation, etc.)
Security Application experience - building VPN, firewalls, anti-virus, etc.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and delivery of our cloud-native security products.
Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to translate requirements into robust and effective solutions.
Commit to high programming standards by reviewing code and writing unit, functional, and UI tests.
Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and responsiveness across various devices and browsers.
Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring code quality across the team.
Proactively identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in Android development, evaluating and recommending new tools and approaches.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and technical excellence within the team.