Key Facts

Remote From:

Canada

Category: Android Developer

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

240 - 240K yearly

English

Hard Skills

Security Engineering Kotlin Android (Operating System) Authentication Protocols Test Automation Code Analysis Debugging User Interface Testing Mobile Application Development Cloud-Native Applications +20 more

Other Skills

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Communication
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Mentorship
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

5-7 years of software development experience, with at least 3 years designing and building enterprise Android software.
Strong understanding of design patterns, scalability, security engineering, and object-oriented principles.
Proficiency in Kotlin (Java is a plus) and building robust, maintainable Android codebases.
Experience working in fast-paced teams with continuous integration and deployment practices.

Requirements:

Lead the design, development, and delivery of cloud-native security products.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to translate requirements into robust solutions.
Stay up-to-date with Android development trends and evaluate new tools and approaches.
Proactively identify and address technical debt and performance bottlenecks; promote continuous improvement and code quality through reviews.

Okta

Computer Software / SaaS

About Okta

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.

Company type: XLarge

Industry: Computer Software / SaaS

Founded: 2018

Company size: 5001 - 10000

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Job description

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.

Get to know Okta

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 transform 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 box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can improve us with their unique experiences.

Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.

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 log in to devices and use Okta authenticators to access applications securely. Multiple opportunities are available for engineers within Access Management. Our team is fast-growing and impactful at Okta. Join our team and develop products that help our customers daily, such as Okta FastPass, Okta Device Assurance, and Okta Device Access. Learn more about Okta’s Engineering on our blog.

About You

We seek a dynamic Software Engineer to join our Device Authenticators engineering team. The ideal candidate should have solid experience in software development and be enthusiastic about designing and writing complex, high-quality Android client software. The role gives the candidate an excellent opportunity to learn about interesting problems in the security and identity space. It also has a lot of visibility within Okta and has exceptional growth potential.

You will share our passion and pride in elegant solutions and join an engineering team that strongly believes in designing for scale, rigorous code reviews, automated testing, and an iterative process to build high-quality enterprise software. You will demonstrate a great aptitude for software engineering excellence and are not afraid to be a player-coach.

Our team is fast, innovative, and flexible, with agile release cycles and individual ownership. Here is an opportunity to work on stimulating security projects and emerging technologies.

Job Duties and 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

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 with Java is a plus.
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.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills

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.

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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—$240,000 CAD

The Okta Experience

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.

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