Staff Software Engineer in Test, Linux

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.

The Okta Verify Team

Okta Verify Team builds desktop and mobile applications 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. 

The Staff Software Engineer in Test Opportunity

We seek a passionate and experienced C++ / Linux Staff Software Engineer in Test to join our dynamic team. We are looking for someone who is excited about testing and automation for the Linux Platform and can build for this enterprise setting.  Okta Engineering strongly believes in automated testing, UX design, and an iterative process to build high-quality next-generation software.  

The ideal candidate is passionate about leading quality strategy for large-scale, mission-critical client applications on Linux platform.This is a great opportunity to work in an environment of scale, work in a talented and passionate group, build processes, and be front and center in Okta’s vision of passwordless access to any application. The role gives the candidate an excellent opportunity to learn about interesting problems in security and identity space. It also has a lot of visibility within Okta and has great growth potential.

What you’ll be doing 

• Collaborate with the product management, development, and cross-functional teams using JIRA and Confluence tools to define test plans based on business requirements and application software designs.
• Work with software engineers and engineering management to scope, plan and execute automation and test efforts
• Master, improve, and innovate upon our existing tools and automation for Desktop clients and Web applications
• Interface with Product Management, Development, Documentation, and UX teams
• Partner with Customer Support and field teams to understand customer use cases and build relative test plans
• Develop and maintain high quality functional, regression, and end-to-end tests for Okta Verify app.
• Work closely with Linux community and Beta programs to certify Okta Verify readiness on major and minor OS upgrades. 
• Develop and maintain automation code in C++/C# and .NET Core

What you’ll bring to the role

• 6+ years of product testing and test automation experience
• Able to write new and maintain existing automated test cases
• Experience testing Linux desktop applications built on C# and .NET Core
• Experience working with databases such as MySQL, DynamoDB, etc.
• Experience with C++, C#, .NET, or similar Client automation tools.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., CircleCI, GitHub Actions, Xcode Cloud)
• Knowledge and experience in testing Web services
• Experience with security and single sign-on concepts
• Experience with Windows Desktop application testing is a plus
• Experience with some of the following technologies and services is a plus.
• Test experience or academic knowledge of client applications
• Experience with collaboration tools like JIRA, Confluence, etc

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Below is the annual salary range for candidates located in Canada. Your actual salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, RRSP with a match, healthcare spending, telemedicine, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program, please visit:  .

The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in Canada is between: $140,000—$192,500 CAD

The Okta Experience

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