Staff Data Platform Architect & Security Lead

Okta; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 238,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Flexible working hours

Professional development resources

Job summary

Okta is seeking a Staff Data Engineer to lead the architectural evolution of its data platform. This role demands a high-impact technical leader focused on scalability and compliance efforts. Successful candidates will have 8+ years of software development experience, expertise in cloud architectures, and a strong command of Python and SQL.

The position is based in Bellevue, Washington, and requires a proven ability to navigate complex data systems and lead across teams. Join Okta and contribute to innovative data solutions that support our mission.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience, with at least 5+ years in a data engineering role.
• Experience designing and delivering large-scale technical projects.
• Extensive experience in cloud data infrastructure, preferably AWS.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design of the data platform and define the roadmap.
• Drive technical strategy for platform enhancements.
• Produce architectural artifacts and technical specifications.
• Act as a mentor and elevate performance in the team.

Skills

Software development

Data engineering

Architecting data infrastructure

Python

SQL

Communication skills

Cloud environments (AWS)

Technical project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Snowflake

dbt

Airflow

Terraform

Kubernetes

Job description

Okta is seeking a Staff Data Engineer to lead the architectural evolution of its data platform. This role demands a high-impact technical leader focused on scalability and compliance efforts. Successful candidates will have 8+ years of software development experience, expertise in cloud architectures, and a strong command of Python and SQL.

The position is based in Bellevue, Washington, and requires a proven ability to navigate complex data systems and lead across teams. Join Okta and contribute to innovative data solutions that support our mission.