Principal Architect, Professional Services R&D

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. About the Team The Professional Services R&D team is a new, dynamic group at the forefront of innovation within Okta. Our mission is to design and build reusable, scalable assets and tools that empower our delivery teams and partners. By making customer engagements more efficient, streamlined, and cost-effective, we directly contribute to our customers' success and accelerate their time-to-value with Okta. This is a unique opportunity to join a strategic team from the ground up and shape the future of Okta's professional services. Position Summary As the Architect for the Professional Services R&D team, you will be the principal technical leader responsible for the high-level design and technical strategy of our entire portfolio of reusable assets. You will define the architectural vision and standards that ensure our solutions are robust, scalable, and secure. This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong collaboration skills to guide the engineering team in building a cohesive ecosystem of tools on technologies like Java, React, Node, Python, and .NET. Responsibilities Define and own the end-to-end technical architecture for all reusable assets and solutions developed by the R&D team. Establish architectural standards, patterns, and best practices to guide the development team. Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and platforms to meet project requirements and long-term business goals. Mentor engineers and the Development Manager on complex technical challenges and architectural principles. Lead design reviews and ensure that all solutions align with the defined architecture and security standards. Collaborate with Product Management to assess the technical feasibility of new ideas and contribute to the R&D roadmap. Prototype and spike new technologies and approaches to de-risk projects and drive innovation. Qualifications 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in a technical leadership or architect role. Expert-level knowledge of software architecture principles, design patterns, and distributed systems. Deep-seated experience designing and building applications using multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js, C#/.NET) and front-end frameworks (e.g., React). Extensive experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and designing cloud-native solutions. Proven ability to think strategically and create a long-term technical vision. Strong understanding of security best practices and identity concepts (IAM, OAuth, SAML). Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. #LI-Onsite P25244_3491494 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.