Principal Software Engineer

Okta, Inc.; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Okta, Inc. in Bengaluru, India seeks a Principal Engineer to join our global Automation Engineering team to design, scale, and govern enterprise integration substrate using AWS cloud services and iPaaS platforms.

This senior IC will set technical standards, build reusable frameworks, and partner with security, operations, and platform teams to enable secure, scalable self-service automations at scale. The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, architectural leadership, and collaboration across

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software engineering experience in Java and Python, focused on platform engineering, backend systems and enterprise integrations.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience with modern front-end frameworks (React, Next.js, TypeScript).
• Deep expertise with AWS and enterprise iPaaS platforms (Zapier, n8n).
• Experience with IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation), CI/CD release automation, API design (REST/GraphQL).
• Strong knowledge of observability, logging, governance, and reliability practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive architecture and strategy for self-service cloud automations and integration pipelines.
• Design, build, and deploy high-throughput event-driven flows, API gateways, and orchestration using AWS serverless tech.
• Create reusable frameworks, SDKs, primitives, and templates to accelerate automation delivery.
• Mentor engineers and raise the bar on code quality and developer experience.
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and business stakeholders to ensure secure, enterprise-ready automations.

Skills

Java

Python

Frontend frameworks

API design

CI/CD

Observability

Platform reliability

AI integration

Security & governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Zapier

n8n

Terraform

CloudFormation

API gateways

TypeScript

Job description

Secure Every Identity, from AI to HumanIdentity 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.At Okta, we are building the future of secure, enterprise-grade cloud automation and system connectivity. We are looking for a Principal Engineer to join our global Automation Engineering team to design, scale, and govern our enterprise integration substrate using AWS cloud services and modern iPaaS platforms.This is a senior individual contributor role for a hands-on system engineer who can set technical standards, establish integration best practices, and partner with cross-functional teams to automate complex business workflows at scaleWhat you will do :Drive the architecture and strategy for self-service cloud automations, creating paved paths that enable builders across Okta to connect enterprise systems seamlessly.Design, build, and deploy high-throughput event-driven integration flows, API gateways, and async orchestration workflows using AWS serverless architectures and iPaaS platforms.Build reusable frameworks, developer SDKs, self-service primitives, and integration templates to streamline automation delivery.Serve as a technical expert on AWS cloud services and modern iPaaS tooling, driving scalable architecture, reliability, and builder enablement.Partner with operations, security, and platform teams to strengthen monitoring, observability, structured audit logging, and automated governance.Mentor engineers and influence engineering culture across teams, instilling a platform engineering mindset and raising the bar on code quality and DevEx.Collaborate with security, compliance, and business stakeholders to ensure self-service automations are secure, resilient, zero-trust aligned, and enterprise-ready.Maintain and enhance platform primitives and integration components to meet evolving enterprise and builder requirements.What we are looking for :12+ years of software engineering experience in Java and Python, focused on platform engineering, backend systems, distributed architectures, and enterprise integrations.6+ years of hands-on experience with modern front-end frameworks (React, Next.js, TypeScript) to build intuitive developer portals, operator dashboards, and self-service interfaces.Deep expertise with AWS and event-driven architectures alongside enterprise iPaaS platforms (Zapier, n8n, etc).Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices: IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation), CI/CD release automation, API contract design (REST/GraphQL), and unit/integration testing standards.Experience in platform reliability, central logging, error recovery, operational observability, and self-service governance frameworks.Demonstrated success in building internal platform tools, self-service capabilities, or paved paths that empower and accelerate engineering teams across an enterprise.Hands-on experience with AI development and integrations, embedding LLM capabilities, agentic primitives, or intelligent features into cloud automations.Familiarity with AI-driven SDLC practices, leveraging AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to accelerate software delivery while maintaining safety and quality guardrails.Why Join us :At Okta, you’ll join a global Automation Engineering team building secure, enterprise-grade cloud automation and system connectivity. You’ll shape the platform foundations, integration patterns, and self-service capabilities that help teams automate complex workflows at scale. If you’re passionate about building platforms that are scalable, resilient, and secure, this is your opportunity to make an impact across Okta.#P8396_3395775# LI_HybridThe Okta ExperienceSupporting Your Well-BeingDriving Social ImpactDeveloping Talent and Fostering Connection + CommunityWe 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, pleaseOktaThe foundation for secure connections between people and technologyOkta is the leading independent provider of identity for the enterprise. The Okta Identity Cloud enables organizations to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time. With over 7,000 pre-built integrations to applications and infrastructure providers, Okta customers can easily and securely use the best technologies for their business. More than 19,300 organizations, including JetBlue, Nordstrom, Slack, T-Mobile, Takeda, Teach for America, and Twilio, trust Okta to help protect the identities of their workforces and customers.