Senior Software Engineer, Platform App Services (Auth0)

Toronto, Ontario, CanadaFull-TimeSeniorSoftware Engineering

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Okta’s Auth0 technology is an easy-to-implement authentication and authorization platform built by developers, for developers. Every day, our platform enables 100+ million secure logins worldwide. As a Tier-0 global service, we prioritize security, privacy, and convenience so our customers can focus on innovation.
The Platform Application Services team builds and maintains foundational services that enable internal and external developers to deliver value quickly and securely. We focus on reliability, automation, and developer experience at scale.

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Platform Application Services team. In this role, you’ll lead the design, development, and evolution of core backend services and data pipelines that power developer productivity and platform reliability across Okta.
You’ll drive technical direction, mentor teammates, and collaborate across teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions that serve millions of users worldwide.
If you thrive on solving complex system challenges, building automation at scale, and raising the technical bar for your peers, this role is for you.

Design, build, and maintain Golang-based backend services supporting critical platform capabilities.
Build and maintain Postgres-backed systems for performance, reliability, and scalability, including data pipelines and Change Data Capture (CDC) workflows.
Familiar with CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, safe, and reliable service delivery.
Lead architectural discussions and technical decisions for new features and platform initiatives.
Identify and consolidate redundant tools and services to reduce complexity across teams.
Champion best practices in software design, observability, and operational excellence.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align on technical direction and deliver solutions that scale globally.
Provide mentorship, code reviews, and technical guidance to other engineers.
Participate in on-call rotation to maintain platform availability and reliability.

4+ years of professional software engineering experience, including designing and maintaining distributed backend systems.
Proficiency in Golang and strong knowledge of backend development best practices.
Experience with Postgres, including schema design, query optimization, and operational management.
Hands-on experience designing and implementing data pipelines and Change Data Capture (CDC) systems.
Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and automated delivery workflows.
Strong understanding of software architecture, scalability, and systems design.
Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor others, and influence engineering direction.
Experience building resilient, high-availability services that operate at scale.
Excellent communication skills and a passion for sharing knowledge through documentation and collaboration.
A proactive, growth-oriented mindset—continually seeking ways to improve systems and processes.

Technical Skills
Familiarity with gRPC and microservices architectures.
Exposure to TypeScript, JavaScript, or Node.js in a service-oriented environment.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Experience with Kubernetes and containerized deployments.
Experience deploying and operating services in AWS and/or Azure environments.
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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.

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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.