Principal Software Engineer, Application Access Governance

Job Description

Job Description

Saviynt'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. For more information, please visit

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Participate in requirements analysis
• Design and develop secure, scalable, multi-tenant software solutions that run seamlessly across major cloud platforms like AWS and Azure
• Collaborate with internal teams to produce software design and architecture
• Develop state-of-the-art enterprise identity cloud solutions
• Test and deploy applications and systems
• Revise, update, refactor and debug code
• Ability to start a program from scratch as well as maintain existing services
• Develop documentation throughout the software development life cycle
• Serve as an expert on applications and provide technical support
• Follow the true agile principles

WHAT YOU BRING

• 1+ year of experience as a Principal Software Engineer with a SaaS company
• Expert-level ability utilizing technologies such as Java, Spring Framework, REST and Microservices
• Strong Experience as a Java Engineer developing applications based on Security principles, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Hands on experience with SQL, ElasticSearch, Redis, CI/CD; Groovy on Grails (a plus)
• Experience in increasing levels of responsibility managing application development, solution architecture, design and delivery, and process improvement
• Experience with unit, functional and system integration testing
• Extensive understanding of working in an agile environment utilizing Scrum and Kanban
• Experience with Git (GitHub/GitLab), automatic deployments, continuous integration
• Hands on experience using IntelliJ or Eclipse/My Eclipse IDE, writing Junit test cases, working with Maven/Ant
• Experience with AI development tools in SDLC such as Amazon Q, Github Copilot, Cursor, and similar productivity assistants.

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 $215000 - $250000 annually.

Saviynt 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!

Security & Compliance
This role requires adherence to Saviynt’s information security and privacy policies and procedures, including annual security training.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.