Senior Software Engineer - Windows Platform

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.