Staff Backend Engineer - PAM

TLDR

Design and develop resilient backend services for identity security, while mentoring engineers and enhancing team culture in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

Get to know Okta

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.

At Okta, we’re redefining Privileged Access Management (PAM) from the ground up, purpose-built for Cloud, SaaS, Databases, Containers, and any virtualized environment. Our mission is to simplify and secure workforce access with seamless, secure-by-default workflows that adapt dynamically to modern infrastructure.

We eliminate standing privileges, enforce least privilege, and embed Zero Trust principles into every access workflow by default.

Staff Backend Engineer – Tel Aviv (Hybrid)

We’re seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to expand and harden the core of Axiom’s platform. You’ll work at the intersection of identity, security, and infrastructure, designing and delivering features that directly impact how Developers, Security, and Operational teams control access at scale.

This is a hybrid role based in Tel Aviv, where you’ll collaborate closely with engineering, product, and design to take features from concept to production quickly, securely, and at scale.

What you’ll be doing 

  • Design, develop, and optimize backend services that are performant, secure, and resilient
  • Own end-to-end delivery of features: from design to deployment to monitoring
  • Architect microservices and event-driven workflows in Go and AWS
  • Collaborate across teams to transform ideas into production-ready systems
  • Continuously improve scalability, reliability, and developer experience
  • Mentor engineers and contribute to engineering culture through reviews and discussions

What you’ll bring to the role

  • 6+ years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years in cloud-native environments
  • Expertise in backend systems, distributed architecture, and microservices
  • Hands-on experience with Go (or strong background in a similar language, with eagerness to pick up Go)
  • Familiarity with AWS (Lambda, SQS, IAM), Kubernetes, and CI/CD automation
  • Strong understanding of security principles and building resilient systems
  • High ownership mindset, bias for action, and ability to thrive in complex problem spaces
  • Growth-oriented, passionate about feedback, and committed to becoming the best version of yourself

And extra credit if you have experience in any of the following! 

  • Experience with IAM, access control, or security-first products
  • Background with Graph databases or policy engines
  • Startup experience building infrastructure at scale
  • Open-source contributions or technical writing

Our Tech Stack

  • Language: Go
  • Infra: AWS, Serverless, Kubernetes
  • Data: Postgres (RDS), ArangoDB (NoSQL)
  • DevOps: GitHub Actions, Docker, Terraform, Helm

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What you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee!

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

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.

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Okta builds identity and access management solutions that provide secure authentication and automation for businesses. Our products empower organizations to safely connect any technology, device, or application, making identity central to security and operational efficiency. We cater to companies seeking comprehensive and flexible identity solutions that adapt to their unique needs.

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