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Experience with designing and querying databases with optimization in mind is a plus.\nDemonstrated experience of working with REST and thorough understanding of its fundamentals\n Experience with AWS, Redis, Elasticsearch / OpenSearch, Kinesis, Kafka, and Docker\n Knowledge of network security, authentication, and authorization\n Demonstrably followed best software engineering principles\n Familiarity with Agile software development process\n Previous experience at Security firms is a huge plus\nEducation: Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent\n*Must attend in-person onboarding the first week of employment in San Francisco, CA\n* Must go to office 2 days a week\nP8349_3618794\nBelow is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, 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: https://rewards.okta.com/us. \nThe annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between:\n$180,000—$247,000 USD\nThe Okta Experience\nSupporting Your Well-Being \nDriving Social Impact \nDeveloping Talent and Fostering Connection + Community\nWe are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. 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