Principal Software Engineer, Cloud Architecture

Saviynt; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Saviynt is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join its AI Security team. You will design, implement, and release end-to-end workflows for AI security products across platforms like AWS and Google Cloud. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and microservices, as well as experience with cloud technologies.

As a technical expert, you will influence product direction and best practices while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Saviynt values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Expert-level in Java, Spring Framework, REST and Microservices.
• Strong experience as a Java Engineer developing applications based on security principles.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms and design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test and release e2e workflows for the AI security product.
• Work across platforms to build foundational solutions using cloud and AI technologies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to produce software design and architecture.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

REST

Microservices

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

SQL

ElasticSearch

Redis

Kafka

CI/CD

Git

Education

1+ year of experience as a Principal Software Engineer at a SaaS company

Tools

IntelliJ

Eclipse

JUnit

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 www.saviynt.com.

PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Saviynt is an identity platform built to power and protect the world at work. With the rise of AI and Agents, the identity perimeter needs to be secured at scale. Come join as founding members of Saviynt’s AI Security team and enable us to build out AI security for the world's leading enterprises.

In a world of digital transformation, where organizations are faced with increasing cyber risk but cannot afford defensive measures to slow down progress, Saviynt’s Enterprise Identity Cloud gives customers unparalleled visibility, control and intelligence to better defend against threats while empowering users with right-time, right-level access to the digital technologies and tools they need to do their best work.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Design, implement, test and release e2e workflows for our AI security product
• Work across multiple agent platforms like AWS Bedrock, Google AgentSpace, Salesforce AgentForce building foundational solutions, using cloud, SaaS and AI design patterns and technologies. Use AI and Agents to secure AI, using CUA agents, various LLM’s, agentic frameworks like ADK, Langchain among others.
• Design and develop secure, scalable, multi‑tenant software solutions that run seamlessly across major cloud platforms like AWS and Azure
• Act as a technical expert and thought leader, influencing product direction and engineering best practices
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tooling, and operational reliability
• Collaborate with internal teams to produce software design and architecture
• 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 at a SaaS company
• Expert-level ability utilizing technologies such as Java, Spring Framework, REST and Microservices
• Familiar with AI tools and curious about MCP, A2A, Agentic frameworks. Have a continuous learning mindset and not hesitate to venture into unchartered territory
• Ability to perform research and go deep into platforms is a strong plus
• Strong experience as a Java Engineer developing applications based on security principles
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or Google Cloud)
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms and design patterns
• Hands‑on experience with SQL, ElasticSearch, Redis, CI/CD, AWS Glue and Kafka
• 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
• Familiarity with various architectural patterns (event-driven, microservices, serverless) and their trade-offs

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 (but not limited to):
  • Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Policy/Procedures
  • 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.

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.