Senior Software Engineer, Core Identity (Auth0)

Okta; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading identity solutions company is looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Madrid to design and operate their identity platform. The role involves building backend services using Node.js, working in a collaborative environment, and engaging with cloud technologies like AWS and Azure. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in software development. The position offers exciting challenges in a thriving company committed to innovation and social impact.

Servicios

Amazing Benefits

Making Social Impact

Fostering Connection + Community

Formación

• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in building backend services using Node.js.
• Experience in cloud environments like AWS or Azure.

Responsabilidades

• Design, build, and operate identity platform services.
• Build innovative features for Auth0’s platform.
• Drive architectural improvements and advocate for best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features.

Conocimientos

Node.js (JavaScript or TypeScript)

Distributed systems

Cloud environment (AWS, Azure)

Testing strategies (unit, integration, end-to-end)

Collaborative problem solving

Descripción del empleo

Senior Software Engineer, Core Identity (Auth0)

Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.

At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.

The Role

This is an opportunity to solve complex distributed systems challenges at a global scale. As a Senior Software Engineer in Core Identity, you will design, build, and operate the critical services that form the backbone of our identity platform. You will primarily work with our NodeJS backend (TypeScript / JavaScript), with data stored in MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Redis, all running on a multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS and Azure). Experience with or an interest in Identity and Access Management is highly valued.

What you will do

• Join a fast paced and agile team spread remotely across Central Europe and US or Canada EST.
• Build innovative features and standards that extend the capabilities of Auth0’s platform to help organizations securely innovate around the world.
• Take ownership of the technical quality, security, reliability, and scalability of our systems. You’ll drive architectural improvements and advocate for engineering best practices.
• Work in a highly collaborative and cross-functional environment, working with talented engineers and partners across Product, Security, Design, Architecture and QA to deliver features that delight our customers.
• Deepen or gain expertise in identity, security, and modern cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) while working on distributed systems at scale.
• Mentor other engineers and contribute to our culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation to ensure our critical services remain healthy and reliable.

What you will bring

• 4+ years of professional software development experience, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in building backend services with Node.js (JavaScript or TypeScript).
• Experience designing, building, and operating distributed systems in a cloud environment (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• A strong commitment to quality, with experience in various testing strategies (e.g., unit, integration, end‑to‑end).
• A product‑oriented mindset, with the ability to understand customer needs and work collaboratively to find effective solutions.

Nice to have

• Experience in the identity and access management (IAM) domain.
• Knowledge of security engineering principles and application security best practices.
• Experience working effectively in a distributed, remote‑first team.

Benefits

• Amazing Benefits
• Making Social Impact
• Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta

Some roles may require travel to one of our office locations for in‑person onboarding.

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