Associate Principal SDET

Saviynt; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Saviynt in Milpitas is seeking an Associate Principal SDET to lead automation and quality engineering for its cloud-native Identity Security platform. This role involves partnering with Engineering and SRE teams to design scalable test frameworks and drive the adoption of AI-powered development tools.

The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of automation experience and 5 years in a leadership role, including proficiency in Java and Python. An important aspect of the role is pushing for continuous improvement in test stability and automation culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software test automation.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools.
• Strong experience designing scalable test automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Architect and evolve enterprise-scale automation frameworks.
• Drive testing across functional and performance scenarios.
• Conduct technical reviews of automation frameworks.

Skills

Software test automation

AI-assisted development tools

Java

Python

CI/CD systems

Performance testing

Security testing

Education

5+ years in a technical leadership role

Tools

Playwright

PyTest

Robot Framework

Jenkins

JavaScript Testing Framework

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.

We are seeking an Associate Principal SDET to lead the architecture and evolution of our automation and quality engineering strategy for Saviynt’s cloud‑native Identity Security platform.

In this role, you will partner with Engineering, Product, and SRE teams to design scalable test frameworks, drive automation‑first development, and ensure the reliability, security, and performance of our platform. You will also champion the adoption of AI‑powered development and testing tools to accelerate engineering productivity and improve software quality.

Test Architecture & Automation

• Architect and evolve enterprise‑scale automation frameworks across APIs, web UI, and backend services.

• Define and execute automation strategies supporting Saviynt’s identity platform (IGA, PAM, AAG, ISPM, NHI, RBAC, secrets management).

• Establish an automation roadmap aligned with product scalability, reliability, and security goals.

AI‑Driven Test Innovation

• Lead adoption of AI‑powered developer tools (Amazon Q Developer, Cursor, test intelligence platforms).

• Develop intelligent automation capabilities to improve test generation, maintenance, and diagnostics.

Quality Engineering Strategy

• Drive testing across functional, regression, performance, security, and resiliency scenarios.

• Implement shift‑left testing by integrating automation and quality gates into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure‑as‑code workflows.

• Continuously improve test stability, observability, and feedback loops.

Platform & Pipeline Quality

• Partner with Engineering and SRE to identify coverage gaps, reliability risks, and release quality metrics.

• Optimize CI/CD pipelines and automated testing workflows to enable rapid, safe releases.

Technical Leadership

• Conduct technical reviews of automation frameworks, test architecture, and engineering processes.

• Mentor and guide global QE teams to increase automation maturity and engineering excellence.

• Champion an automation‑first culture across the organization.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software test automation, including 5+ years in an architect or technical leadership role.

• Hands‑on experience with AI‑assisted development tools such as Claude, Amazon Q Developer or Cursor.

• Strong experience designing scalable test automation frameworks using tools such as Playwright, PyTest, Robot Framework, or Karate.

• Strong programming skills in Java and Python (Groovy a plus).

• Experience testing REST APIs, microservices, and distributed cloud systems (AWS, GCP, Azure).

• Deep knowledge of CI/CD systems (Jenkins, GitLab CI) and build tools (Maven, Gradle).

• Experience with database validation, test data management, and large‑scale automation.

• Knowledge of performance testing (JMeter, Gatling).

• Familiarity with security and accessibility testing (SAST, DAST, WCAG, axe‑core).

• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams.

Salary Range: $160,000 – $180,000 a year.

If required for this role, you will:

• Complete security & privacy literacy and awareness training during onboarding and annually thereafter.
• Review (initially and annually thereafter), understand, and adhere to Information Security/Privacy Policies and Procedures such as: Data Classification, Retention & Handling Policy; Incident Response Policy/Procedures; Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Policy/Procedures; Mobile Device Policy; Account Management Policy; Access Control Policy; Personnel Security Policy; Privacy Policy.

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.