Senior Backend Architect - Cloud-Native Microservices

This is a hybrid role located in Austin, TX.Want to be on a team that full of results-driven individuals who are constantly seeking to innovate? Want to make an impact? At SailPoint, our Engineering team does just that. Our engineering is where high-quality professional engineering meets individual impact. Our team creates products are built on a mature, cloud-native event-driven microservices architecture hosted in AWS.We are looking for well-rounded backend engineers who are passionate about building and delivering reliable, scalable microservices and infrastructure for SaaS products.As one of the main architect on the team, you will be integral in building this product and will be part of an agile team that is in startup mode. This is a unique opportunity to build something from scratch but have the backing of an organization that has the muscle to take it to market quickly, with a very satisfied customer base.ResponsibilitiesProduce designs and rough estimates, and implement features based on product requirements.Partner with cross-functional teams to design, build, and deliver high-quality software.Provide hands-on technical leadership, ensuring the team focuses on the right problems and builds practical, right-sized solutions without adding unnecessary complexity.Review code and offer constructive, actionable feedback to maintain high engineering standards.Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the stack.Lead POCs, research new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance team efficiency.Thrive in a dynamic environment, staying effective while juggling multiple concurrent prioritiesShare support of critical team systems by participating in on-call rotation.Requirements12+ years of professional software development experienceStrong Java experienceDeep Experience working with one or more from the following: Cloud/AWS, IAM/IGA, Compliance, Security and PrivacyAdvanced experience with large scale databases, and related technologies.Expertise with messaging, queues, and events, such as Redis or KafkaDeep understanding of modern architectural patterns for SaaS systems (e.g., microservices, event-driven architecture, distributed systems).Strong communications skills, including the ability to understand requirements and persuasively articulate technical solutions at the appropriate level of technical depth.Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, "can-do" attitude.Independent, highly motivated engineer who drives work forward with minimal oversightAdvanced experience with an object-oriented programming language and techniquesBS in Computer Science, or a related fieldPreferredFamiliarity with big data ecosystems, including Airflow-based ETL workflows, data lake architectures, or platforms like Snowflake, Databricks, or cloud-native data-lake servicesExperience with Continuous DeliveryHands-on experience building and tracking service-level objectives (SLOs) with contemporary monitoring/observability platforms (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog)Familiarity with AI/Machine LearningExperience instrumenting code for gathering production performance metricsBenefits and Compensation listed vary based on the location of your employment and the nature of your employment with SailPoint.As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the SailPoint Corporate Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission, along with potential eligibility for equity participation. SailPoint maintains broad salary ranges for its roles to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect SailPoint’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. We estimate the base salary, for US-based employees, will be in this range from (min-mid-max, USD):$155,800 - $262,550.00Base salaries for employees based in other locations are competitive for the employee’s home location.Benefits Overview1. Health and wellness coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance2. Disability coverage: Short-term and long-term disability3. Life protection: Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)4. Additional life coverage options: Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children5. Flexible spending accounts for health care, and dependent care; limited purpose flexible spending account6. Financial security: 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company matching7. Time off benefits: Flexible vacation policy8. Holidays: 8 paid holidays annually9. Sick leave10. Parental support: Paid parental leave11. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Care Counselors12. Voluntary benefits: Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance options13. Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributionSailPoint is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome all qualified candidates to apply to join our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io or mail to 11120 Four Points Dr, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78726, to discuss reasonable accommodations. NOTE: Any unsolicited resumes sent by candidates or agencies to this email will not be considered for current openings at SailPoint. #J-18808-Ljbffr SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Inc.