# Software Engineer Manager, Okta Developer Foundation

**Company:** [Okta](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/okta)
**Location:** Bengaluru, India
**Role:** Engineering Management
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** AI/ML, AWS, GCP, Java, Jenkins, Docker, Python, Ruby, Bash, Continuous Delivery, Distributed Systems, Agile, Developer Tools
**Posted:** 2026-07-31

> Leads the Okta Developer Foundation platform engineering team, setting strategy for AI/ML-powered developer productivity, continuous delivery, and internal tooling. The role requires experience managing high-performing platform teams, distributed systems on AWS, automation, and end-to-end project delivery.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Drive the strategy for building and incorporating **AI/ML-powered tools** to enhance developer velocity, automate complex tasks in continuous integration, and provide intelligent insights into system performance and code quality.
- Articulate and drive a technical, strategic vision and roadmap.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Security, Program Management, Operations, and other scrum teams.
- Recruit and mentor a globally distributed, diverse team.
- Build high-quality internal tools and automation to support continuous delivery and developer productivity.
- Roll out deliverables to internal customers in phases, monitor adoption, collect feedback, and refine projects based on customer needs.
- Champion engineering and operational excellence by establishing metrics and processes for regular assessment and improvement.
- Foster, enable, and promote innovation.

## Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience leading or managing high-performing platform teams.
- Experience with end-to-end project delivery, including roadmap development and operational sustainability.
- Strong facilitation skills, including design, requirements gathering, and progress and status sessions.
- Production experience with distributed systems running in **AWS**; **GCP** experience is a bonus.
- Passion for automation and agile software development methodologies.
- Experience developing continuous delivery pipelines for diverse projects using **Java**, **Jenkins**, **AWS**, **Docker**, **Python**, **Ruby**, and **Bash**.
- Experience building internal developer tools.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

## Benefits
- In-person onboarding experience.
- Opportunities for professional development, social impact, and community connection.

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