Principal Engineer

Join SaviyntSaviynt's AI-powered identity platform manages and governs human and non-human access to all of an organization's applications, data, and business processes. Customers trust Saviynt to safeguard their digital assets, drive operational efficiency, and reduce compliance costs. Built for the AI age, Saviynt is today helping organizations safely accelerate their deployment and usage of AI. Saviynt is recognized as the leader in identity security, with solutions that protect and empower the world's leading brands, Fortune 500 companies and government institutions.Why Join SaviyntWork on a mission-critical SaaS platform used by global enterprisesSolve complex reliability challenges at scaleInfluence architecture and engineering culture at a company levelCompetitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunitiesSecurity & ComplianceThis role requires compliance with Saviynt's information security and privacy policies, including annual security trainingWhat You Will Be DoingIn this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining the shared infrastructure services and platforms that our product and application teams will depend onYou will focus on creating reusable, reliable, and scalable solutions that abstract away complexity, enabling other teams to focus on their core business logic and deliver features faster in a multi-cloud environmentDesign and build core platform components and shared infrastructure services that other development teams will integrate with and leverage to deploy and operate their applicationsArchitect, implement, and manage highly available and scalable Kubernetes platforms as a service for internal consumersDevelop robust, internal-facing tools and automation for infrastructure provisioning and management primarily using Go (Golang)Architect and optimize foundational solutions within Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, etc.), focusing on creating reusable patterns and modules for other teamsDesign and implement shared Event-Driven Architecture components and messaging platforms using technologies like Kafka or Google Pub/Sub that product teams can easily utilizeDevelop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI and ArgoCD) as a service, providing standardized and automated deployment workflows for various development teamsDesign and build resilient Distributed Systems components that serve as building blocks for other applications, focusing on reliability, fault tolerance, and performanceManage and optimize our shared infrastructure across Multi-Region Cloud Environments, ensuring that platform services are globally available and performant for all consumersEstablish and enhance centralized Observability and Monitoring platforms and tools that provide self-service insights for consuming teamsDefine and implement clear, well-documented RESTful API designs for the infrastructure services you build, ensuring ease of integration for internal clientsImplement and manage Service Mesh (e.g., Envoy, Istio) capabilities, providing traffic management, security, and policy enforcement as a shared platform for servicesDesign, implement, and optimize highly available Relational Database services or shared data platforms for broad organizational useCollaborate closely with product development teams to understand their infrastructure needs and pain points, providing technical guidance and supportParticipate in on-call rotations to support the critical shared infrastructure you buildWhat You Bring1+ years of Principal-level of experience in an Infrastructure Development, Platform Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering role, with a strong focus on building tools and services for other engineersDeep expertise with Kubernetes in production environments, particularly in providing it as a platform(i.e single tenant and multi-tenant deployment architectures)Strong programming skills in Go (Golang) and Python, with experience building robust, maintainable backend services and automationExtensive hands-on experience with at least one major Cloud Provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure); multi-cloud experience is a strong plus, especially in building abstractions over themProven experience designing and implementing Event-Driven Architecture and message queuing systems (e.g., Kafka, RMQ, NATS) as shared servicesSolid understanding and practical experience with CI/CD pipeline tools (especially GitLab CI) and experience establishing automated delivery processes for other teamsDemonstrable experience designing and operating Distributed Systems, with an understanding of patterns for creating reliable, shared componentsFamiliarity with Multi-Region Cloud Environments and strategies for building globally distributed and highly available platformProficiency in establishing and utilizing comprehensive Observability and Monitoring platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Datadog) for shared infrastructureStrong experience with RESTful API design principles and building well-documented, consumable APIsKnowledge of Service Mesh concepts and practical experience with solutions like Istio in a platform contextHands-on experience with Relational Databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgresSQL), ideally in managing them as a serviceExcellent communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesA strong customer-centric mindset, treating internal development teams as your primary customersBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience or equivalent military experience required$235,000 - $250,000 a year We offer you a competitive total rewards package, learning and tremendous opportunities to grow and advance in your career. At Saviynt, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and final compensation decisions are dependent on many factors including but are not limited to location; skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other relevant business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $235,000 - $250,000 annually. You may also be eligible to participate in a Saviynt discretionary bonus plan, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.If required for this role, you will:Complete security & privacy literacy and awareness training during onboarding and annually thereafterReview (initially and annually thereafter), understand, and adhere to Information Security/Privacy Policies and Procedures such as (but not limited to):Data Classification, Retention & Handling PolicyIncident Response Policy/ProceduresBusiness Continuity/Disaster Recovery Policy/ProceduresMobile Device PolicyAccount Management PolicyAccess Control PolicyPersonnel Security PolicyPrivacy PolicySaviynt is an amazing place to work. We are a high-growth, Platform as a Service company focused on Identity Authority to power and protect the world at work. You will experience tremendous growth and learning opportunities through challenging yet rewarding work which directly impacts our customers, all within a welcoming and positive work environment. If you're resilient and enjoy working in a dynamic environment you belong with us!Saviynt is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome everyone to our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.