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full-timeSenior Software Engineer In Test (SET) — Access Essentials
Okta · Bengaluru
Okta is a company focused on identity and access management, providing trusted, neutral infrastructure that secures both human and AI identities for enterprises. The Access Essentials team owns the core control‑plane backend services, cloud configuration APIs, security frameworks, and administrative web applications that power authentication, telemetry, feature flagging, telephony, certificate management, and the admin console for millions of users worldwide. As a Senior Software Engineer in Test (SET) on this team, you will lead the test strategy and automation effort for backend microservices, REST/gRPC APIs, and the admin UI. Daily work includes designing and scaling reusable test frameworks, building functional, integration, and end‑to‑end regression tests, eliminating flaky tests in CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with engineers, architects, and product managers to embed quality early in the development lifecycle. You will also maintain and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools such as CircleCI, Spinnaker, or GitHub Actions, and partner with SRE and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable releases. The role suits engineers with strong experience in test automation, backend service testing, API validation, web UI testing, cloud‑based CI/CD, and a passion for driving quality in large‑scale distributed systems.
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. 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. About Access Essentials Team The Access Essentials team at Okta owns the core control plane backend services, cloud configuration APIs, security and access frameworks, and unified administrative web applications. Our services power core authentication, telemetry pipelines, feature flagging, telephony, certificate management, and admin UI console experiences across Okta's enterprise footprint. We build scalable, highly available backend microservices and web interfaces that serve millions of users and administrators globally. Position Overview As a Senior SET on the Access Essentials team, you will take end-to-end ownership of the test strategy, test automation, and quality engineering for our backend services, cloud APIs, and web frontend applications. You will work closely with local engineering teams, architects, product managers, and cross-functional US partners to design, build, and optimize scalable, automated test solutions that keep release cadences reliable and low-risk for mission-critical cloud infrastructure and admin portal experiences. This role requires a deep understanding of backend microservices architecture, REST/gRPC APIs, web automation frameworks, distributed cloud systems (AWS), continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and enterprise security standards. Core Roles & Responsibilities Test Automation Framework Architecture Design & Scale: Build, maintain, and expand highly reusable test automation frameworks and performance test suites specifically tailored for backend microservices, REST/gRPC APIs, and modern web applications (Admin UI). Integrations & End-to-End Validation: Develop automated functional, integration, and E2E regression tests covering complex backend security workflows, cloud-config APIs, authentication protocols, and web UI console journeys. Flaky Test & CI/CD Stability: Lead guild initiatives to systematically triage and eliminate flaky UI and API tests, driving deterministic quality gates in build and deployment pipelines. Quality Engineering & Product Strategy Design Transparency & Shift-Left: Embed early into product ideation, technical architecture, and PRFAQ/spec reviews with Software Development Engineers (SDEs), Product Managers, and Architects to define quality criteria and perform technical risk analysis. Platform Ownership: Drive comprehensive test strategy, test case creation, execution, and effort estimations for backend services and web applications across the Access Essentials pillar. Technical Debt Reduction: Build automated infrastructure to facilitate service refactoring, API version migrations, and seamless database/service optimizations. CI/CD & DevOps Synergy Pipeline Integration: Maintain and optimize local CI/CD pipelines (leveraging tools like CircleCI, Spinnaker, or GitHub Actions) to enforce rapid, reliable release gates. Reliability Operations: Partner with Infrastructure and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams to optimize mock service environments, manage test data, and maintain robust alert mechanisms for regression detection. Required Technical Skills & Qualifications Experience: 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering in Test (SET / SDET) roles, with strong focus on backend microservices, REST APIs, and Web UI application validation. Programming Proficiency: Strong coding skills in Java , Python , or JavaScript/TypeScript with a proven ability to write clean, scalable, and maintainable automation code. Web & API Testing Expertise: Hands-on expertise with web UI automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) and API testing frameworks (Rest Assured, Karate, Postman, or gRPC tools). Backend & Cloud Systems Depth: Deep understanding of distributed systems architecture, cloud infrastructure (AWS), relational/NoSQL databases, and security protocols (OAuth, OIDC, SAML). Infrastructure & DevOps Familiarity: Direct experience working with CI/CD systems (CircleCI, Jenkins, Spinnaker), cont
| Role | Senior Software Engineer In Test (SET) — Access Essentials |
|---|---|
| Company | Okta |
| Location | Bengaluru |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-28 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
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- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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0/4About Okta
Okta, Inc. is an Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) company founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco. The company provides identity and access management solutions for workforces, customers, and AI agents. Its offerings include the Okta Platform for governance and the Auth0 Platform for authentication. Okta’s services are designed to secure human and machine identities, helping organizations manage access across their digital ecosystems. The company serves a diverse client base, including major government agencies and two-thirds of the Fortune 100, supporting thousands of organizations globally in securing their business operations and digital infrastructure.
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