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Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth.
At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences.
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Access Management Engineering Team
The Okta Access Management Team builds the foundation for authentication and authorization across Okta-protected resources. Our mission is to enable customers to access these resources securely. We develop Okta cloud services and client software that allow users to seamlessly login to devices and use Okta authenticators to access applications securely. Multiple opportunities are available for .NET developers within Access Management. The Access Management team is part of Workforce Identity Cloud (WIC) Engineering. Learn more about Okta’s Engineering on our blog.
About You
We seek a passionate and experienced .NET Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should possess:
- Solid experience in .NET software development for Windows platform, with a strong command of C# and the .NET Framework/Core.
- Enthusiasm for developing high-quality, secure, and performant .NET client applications.
- A keen interest in learning about cutting-edge security and identity management challenges.
- A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a team building innovative identity and security products from the ground up. You will have the chance to work on challenging problems, contribute to the product roadmap, and continuously expand your skills in a rapidly evolving industry.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, Product, Support, UX) for seamless integration.
- Gather and refine requirements with Product and Engineering teams for prototyping Windows client components.
- Following best practices, contribute to technical designs, proposals, and architectural decisions.
- Develop high-quality, maintainable software components with comprehensive unit/functional tests.
- Participate in code reviews, providing feedback and ensuring adherence to coding standards and security best practices.
- Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.
Minimum Requirements:
- Strong hands-on experience developing applications using C# and the .NET Framework (or .NET Core).
- Proficient in object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and best practices for writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
- Proven experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban), CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.
- Skilled in debugging and troubleshooting .NET applications using tools like Visual Studio Debugger, WinDbg, and profilers or other platform-specific debuggers on Windows or Linux.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, databases, and front-end frameworks.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Windows UI frameworks like WPF and XAML for desktop apps (or frameworks such as Avalonia UI)
Nice to have:
- Experience with Windows IPC mechanisms (COM, Pipes, RPC, Sockets) and kernel debugging.
- Proficiency in Windows UI frameworks like WPF and XAML for desktop app development.
- Strong understanding of IAM protocols (FIDO, WebAuthn, SSO, SAML, OAuth) and identity management best practices.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and certifications like CISSP or Security+.
Education and Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- 3-5 years of software development experience, with at least 2 years of experience designing and building enterprise software on Windows.
What you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee!
- Amazing Benefits
- Making Social Impact
- Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta
Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today! https://www.okta.com/company/careers/.
Some roles may require travel to one of our office locations for in-person onboarding.
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.
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