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About the Role

We are looking for an IT Engineer with expertise in Okta to support our identity and access

management needs. This role requires hands-on experience with Okta, as well as strong

project management skills to oversee integration and implementation tasks. The candidate

will be responsible for optimizing authentication workflows and ensuring security best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, and maintain Okta Identity & Access Management (IAM) solutions;
• Manage Okta Workflows, automation, and integrations with enterprise applications;
• Drive IAM-related projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment;
• Collaborate with IT security teams to enforce best practices and compliance policies;
• Troubleshoot authentication, SSO, MFA, and user provisioning issues;
• Provide technical guidance on Okta best practices, security configurations, and automation.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in Okta administration, implementation, and troubleshooting;
• Hands-on expertise with Okta Workflows, SSO, MFA, and API integrations;
• Project management skills, with experience leading IAM-related projects;
• Familiarity with IAM security protocols (OAuth, SAML, SCIM);
• Experience working in an enterprise IT environment;
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Okta certifications;
• Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, Terraform, etc.);
• Knowledge of broader IAM and security frameworks.

Skill Requirements:

• Fullstack Development: Java (Spring Boot, Microservices), React, Node.js (nice to have); 
• Test Automation: Playwright and Selenium (covering code by tests) 
• Location: Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia, Khmelnytskyi, Chernivtsi, Ternopil, Rivne, Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, Volyn regions. 
• Overlap with the US up to 3 PM CST timezone.

Current Product Focus

The team is working on a project, a unified business management digital platform designed to provide actionable insights and solutions for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The goal is to empower businesses with:

• Seamless access to essential business resources
• Enhanced user experience
• Key features include CRM, billing, invoicing, payments, marketing automation, site builder and client portal, online scheduling software, and personalized dashboards.

The project is currently developing a framework that serves as a Low-Code Platform for their entire SME team. This framework will enable the rapid creation and launch of products, significantly reducing time-to-market.