# Principal Architect, Professional Services R&D

**Company:** [Okta](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/okta)
**Location:** Bengaluru, India
**Role:** Solutions Architecture
**Experience:** 10+ years
**Skills:** Software Architecture, Design Patterns, Distributed Systems, Java, Python, Node.js, C#, React, AWS, Azure, GCP, Cloud-Native Architecture, IAM, OAuth, SAML
**Posted:** 2026-08-24

> Leads the technical architecture and strategy for reusable Professional Services R&D assets, establishing standards, guiding engineers, and driving secure, scalable cloud-native solutions. Requires 10+ years of software engineering experience, architectural leadership, and expertise across multiple languages, frameworks, cloud platforms, and identity technologies.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Define and own the end-to-end technical architecture for reusable assets and solutions.
- Establish architectural standards, patterns, and best practices for the development team.
- Evaluate technologies, frameworks, and platforms against project requirements and long-term goals.
- Mentor engineers and the Development Manager on complex technical challenges and architecture.
- Lead design reviews and ensure alignment with architecture and security standards.
- Collaborate with Product Management on technical feasibility and the R&D roadmap.
- Prototype and spike technologies and approaches to reduce project risk and drive innovation.

## Requirements
- 10+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 3+ years in technical leadership or architect roles.
- Expert knowledge of software architecture principles, design patterns, and distributed systems.
- Experience designing and building applications with multiple programming languages and front-end frameworks.
- Extensive experience with public cloud platforms and cloud-native solutions.
- Strategic thinking and the ability to create a long-term technical vision.
- Understanding of security best practices and identity concepts, including IAM, OAuth, and SAML.
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills for diverse audiences.

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