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Principal Software Engineer - Access Foundation

Okta

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 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 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. Company Description: Okta is the leading independent provider of enterprise identity. The Okta Identity Cloud enables organizations to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time. With over 6,500 pre-built integrations to applications and infrastructure providers, Okta customers can easily and securely use the best technologies for their business. Over 7,950 organizations, including 20th Century Fox, JetBlue, Nordstrom, Slack, Teach for America and Twilio, trust Okta to help protect the identities of their workforces and customers Access Management Foundation Team The Access Management Pillar at Okta is on a mission to seamlessly and securely authorize users to access any resource they need to get their work done. Our goal is to lead the industry in Zero Trust identity management.  The Access Foundation Backend Team is at the core of this mission, building and maintaining the foundational components and frameworks that power Okta's identity and access management solutions. We develop Okta cloud services and client software that allow users to seamlessly login to devices and use Okta authenticators to access applications securely. Learn more about Okta’s Engineering on our blog. About You We are looking for a seasoned Principal Engineer to join our team and help us build the future of identity and access management. Ideal candidate should be * A strong Java developer with a passion for building high-quality, secure, and performant applications and frameworks.  * Excited by the opportunity to work on cutting-edge security and identity management challenges and are a thought leader who can drive technical strategy and mentor other engineers. * A collaborative individual with excellent communication skills, capable of working with cross-functional teams to deliver on a shared vision.  * Not just be a builder; but a force multiplier who can create frameworks and solutions that enable other teams to be more productive. Job Duties and Responsibilities: * Design, develop, and maintain core components of the Okta Access Management platform * Lead the architectural design and implementation of new features and services, with a focus on scalability, performance, and security. * Build and maintain frameworks that enable other engineering teams to ship modular and secure code quickly. * Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineering teams to define the technical strategy and lead the prototyping of framework components * Following best practices, contribute to technical designs, proposals, and architectural decisions. * Drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement, with a focus on robust testing, monitoring, and operational excellence. * Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies in identity, security, and distributed systems. Minimum Requirements: * 12+ years of experience building and scaling Java-based web applications and services. * A deep understanding of design patterns, scalability patterns, security engineering, and object-oriented principles. * Experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment, with a strong understanding of CI/CD practices. * Strong communication skills and the ability to work across functions Nice to have: Experience with identity and access management (IAM) protocols such as SAML, OAuth, FIDO, and WebAuthn * Experience with security best practices and threat modeling Experience with one or more UI technologies such as Angular, ReactJS, Backbone, and Vue.  * 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. * 12+ years of software development experience #LI-Hybrid P24162_3334963 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.

Principal Software Engineer, Architect - Java Backend

Okta

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 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 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. Company Description: Okta is the leading independent provider of enterprise identity. The Okta Identity Cloud enables organizations to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time. With over 6,500 pre-built integrations to applications and infrastructure providers, Okta customers can easily and securely use the best technologies for their business. Over 7,950 organizations, including 20th Century Fox, JetBlue, Nordstrom, Slack, Teach for America and Twilio, trust Okta to help protect the identities of their workforces and customers Access Management Foundation Team The Access Management Pillar at Okta is on a mission to seamlessly and securely authorize users to access any resource they need to get their work done. Our goal is to lead the industry in Zero Trust identity management.  The Access Foundation Backend Team is at the core of this mission, building and maintaining the foundational components and frameworks that power Okta's identity and access management solutions. We develop Okta cloud services and client software that allow users to seamlessly login to devices and use Okta authenticators to access applications securely. Learn more about Okta’s Engineering on our blog. About You We are looking for a seasoned Principal Engineer to join our team and help us build the future of identity and access management. Ideal candidate should be * A strong Java developer with a passion for building high-quality, secure, and performant applications and frameworks.  * Excited by the opportunity to work on cutting-edge security and identity management challenges and are a thought leader who can drive technical strategy and mentor other engineers. * A collaborative individual with excellent communication skills, capable of working with cross-functional teams to deliver on a shared vision.  * Not just be a builder; but a force multiplier who can create frameworks and solutions that enable other teams to be more productive. Job Duties and Responsibilities: * Design, develop, and maintain core components of the Okta Access Management platform * Lead the architectural design and implementation of new features and services, with a focus on scalability, performance, and security. * Build and maintain frameworks that enable other engineering teams to ship modular and secure code quickly. * Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineering teams to define the technical strategy and lead the prototyping of framework components * Following best practices, contribute to technical designs, proposals, and architectural decisions. * Drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement, with a focus on robust testing, monitoring, and operational excellence. * Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies in identity, security, and distributed systems. Minimum Requirements: * 12+ years of experience building and scaling Java-based web applications and services. * A deep understanding of design patterns, scalability patterns, security engineering, and object-oriented principles. * Experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment, with a strong understanding of CI/CD practices. * Strong communication skills and the ability to work across functions Nice to have: Experience with identity and access management (IAM) protocols such as SAML, OAuth, FIDO, and WebAuthn * Experience with security best practices and threat modeling Experience with one or more UI technologies such as Angular, ReactJS, Backbone, and Vue.  * 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. * 12+ years of software development experience #LI-Hybrid P24162_3334963 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.

Senior Expert Platform Engineer (m/f/d)

Deezer

LIVE THE MUSIC WITH US From a pioneer tech start-up created in 2007, Deezer has become one of the first French unicorns and the second largest independent music streaming platform in the world. At eighteen years old, we’re only just coming of age. Now listed on #EuroNext, Deezer is a rapidly-growing, cutting-edge player in the music streaming market. If you want an environment where you can make your voice heard and be at the forefront of music and tech, look no further! We believe music is all about embracing the things that make us different. Deezer is a vibrant community that celebrates uniqueness, diversity and individuality, and thrives on collaboration. Our international and passionate teams pride themselves on being at the forefront of the music experience, going beyond streaming and helping the world to Live the Music. We’re constantly evolving alongside our customers, partners, artists and employees — striving to make Deezer the most personal and innovative streaming service in the world. Ready for an electrifying journey? Apply now and do your part in bringing extraordinary music experiences to people’s lives! **Join Us** JOB DESCRIPTION Position based in Paris As a Senior Expert Platform Engineer in the DevXP team, you will shape our Internal Developer Platform (IDP). You will drive platform strategy, architecture, and execution to help engineers ship faster, safer, and with higher quality. A key part of your role will be to actively collect needs and best practices from engineering teams, turning those insights into relevant, well-grounded platform solutions. You will set engineering standards along with senior engineers from the whole company, mentor peers, and bridge platform engineering with AI and cybersecurity. Responsibilities * Platform Engineering - Architect and evolve the IDP, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks. Own the long-term technical vision, define platform standards (IaC, GitOps), and select best-in-class tooling across build, deployment, monitoring, and security. * Developer Experience - Proactively identify and eliminate friction across the software lifecycle. Track DX metrics (DORA, SPACE) and use data to prioritize platform investments. Be the internal advocate for developers. * AI-Augmented Platform - Integrate AI capabilities into the platform (intelligent code review, anomaly detection, smart test generation). Evaluate and operationalize AI tools (GitHub Copilot, LLM-based assistants) and explore agentic automation to reduce developer toil. * Security & Compliance - Embed security-by-design into every platform layer: secure CI/CD (SAST, DAST, SCA, secret scanning), supply chain integrity (SLSA, SBOM), and least-privilege access. Lead our journey toward a DevSecOps culture, building the practices, automation, and mindset that will make security a first-class citizen across all engineering teams - an ambition we are actively working toward. * Reliability & Observability - Define SLOs/SLAs for platform services, ensure full-stack observability, lead incident response, and conduct blameless post-mortems. * Cross-functional Leadership - Collaborate with Engineering, SRE, Infrastructure, and Security teams. Mentor engineers, represent DevXP in architectural forums, and communicate technical trade-offs to diverse audiences. QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications * Degree in Computer Science or equivalent. * 8+ years in platform engineering or DevOps, with 3+ years at senior/expert level. * Track record of operating platforms at scale; fluency with TDD, trunk-based development, and continuous delivery. Required Skills * Platform & DevOps - CI/CD (GitHub Actions), GitOps, IaC (Terraform), Kubernetes, Docker, ArgoCD, GCP (GKE) * Observability - Prometheus, Grafana; SLO/SLI/error budget management. * AI & Automation - Hands-on integration of AI tools in engineering workflows; MLOps familiarity. * Leadership - Technical influence without direct authority, mentoring, strong communication. Nice to Have Skills * Platform & DevOps - Jenkins, Ansible, Cloud Run), testing strategies, Python/Go/Bash. * Observability - OpenTelemetry * Security - DevSecOps pipelines, SAST/DAST/SCA, SBOM, SLSA, policy-as-code (OPA, Kyverno), zero-trust principles. At Deezer, diversity drives innovation. Whatever makes you uniquely you, your experiences, your way of thinking, your journey, might be exactly what we need. If this role speaks to you and aligns with your interests and capabilities, even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed, please give it a try and tell us more! #BeYou ADDITIONAL INFORMATION At Deezer, you can be your true self as we believe that #everyvoicematters. We strive to build an inclusive culture and foster a diverse environment. Because we care and want to ensure each employee feels welcome and safe at work, we continuously focus on fighting biases and helping diverse teams work well together through multiple learning opportunities, e-learnings and workshops right from the onboarding : * Regular Diversity & Inclusion internal and external talks * Dedicated employee work streams on Gender equity, Ethnicity & Culture, Disability, Parenthood (signatory of the Parental Challenge) and LGBTQIA+ * Multiple e-learnings and mandatory training sessions for all managers * English and French courses for all, so that everyone can connect and feel included Beyond benefits like transportation, we offer you extra perks like: * A Deezer premium family account for free * Access to gym classes * Join over 70 Deezer Communities to connect beyond your day-to-day work, share passions, learn from each other and #Belong * Deezer parties several times a year and drinks every thursday * Allowance for sports, travelling and culture * Meal vouchers * Mental health and well-being support from Moka.Care * Great offices always located in dynamic and attractive districts, whether in Paris, London or Sao Paulo! * Hybrid remote work policy If you want to learn more about life and culture at Deezer, please visit our Welcome to the Jungle page here!