Job Specifications
Join to apply for the Data Architect role at Okta
20 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the Data Architect role at Okta
Get to know OktaOkta is The World's Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.
Get to know OktaOkta is The World's Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.
At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we're looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences.
Join our team! We're building a world where Identity belongs to you.
The Business Technology TeamOkta's Business Technology (BT) team delivers the systems, tools, and services that power internal operations across the company. From core infrastructure to enterprise platforms, we partner across functions to drive scale, reliability, and innovation through technology.
The Data Architect OpportunityOkta is seeking a seasoned Data Architect to join our Business Technology team. This team is tasked with building and maintaining a robust, scalable, and accessible data ecosystem that supports data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency across the organization, while adhering to stringent data governance principles. Reporting to the Senior Director, Engineering Services, this individual will serve as a critical resource for designing, developing, and governing the company's data architecture. This position's mandate will be to define and implement data standards, create data models, oversee data integration strategies, and ensure data quality, security, and compliance with data governance policies, enabling teams across various departments, including Okta, Auth0, Business Operations, Security, and Customer Success, to leverage data effectively and responsibly. Strong preference will be given to those with a bias for action and the ability to drive significant change and maturity in data practices and governance across organizations.
What You'll Be Doing
Act as a central point for defining and evolving the company's data architecture and strategy, with a strong focus on integrating data governance into design principles.
Design, develop, and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models that incorporate data governance requirements such as data classification, ownership, and retention policies.
Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, data analysts, data stewards, and application owners to understand data needs and translate them into architectural requirements that align with governance policies.
Create and maintain comprehensive data documentation, including data dictionaries, data flow diagrams, architecture blueprints, and records of data processing activities in line with governance frameworks.
Specifically, architect data solutions for integrating, transforming, and analyzing data from key business applications such as G-Suite, Slack, Salesforce, NetSuite, and Workday, ensuring these integrations comply with data governance and compliance requirements (eg, data privacy regulations).
Measure success through a combination of quantitative (data quality metrics, data accessibility, performance, cost, compliance adherence) and qualitative (stakeholder feedback, adoption of standards) data.
Establish baseline metrics, track progress, and report on the efficacy and health of the data ecosystem, including its compliance with governance standards.What You'll Bring To The Role
12+ years of experience in data architecture, enterprise architecture (with a strong data focus), or a similar role focused on designing and implementing complex data systems and integrating data governance principles.
Demonstrated hands-on experience architecting solutions for integrating, managing, and utilizing data from major business applications, with specific expertise in Salesforce, NetSuite, Snowflake, Google, and Workday, including understanding their data models and APIs in the context of data governance.
Strong understanding of database technologies (relational, NoSQL) and data platforms (eg, AWS Redshift, Snowflake, Vertex.ai, Varonis, Databricks), including their security and governance features.
Deep familiarity with data governance frameworks, data quality management, master data management (MDM), metadata management concepts, and data lineage tracking.
Experience implementing data security and privacy controls (eg, role-based access control, data masking, encryption) and ensuring compliance w