We are seeking a 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Conduct technical reviews of automation frameworks, test architecture, and engineering processes.
Mentor and guide global QE teams to increase automation maturity and engineering excellence.
12+ 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 system s (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
At Saviynt, we are pioneers in intelligent identity security solutions, dedicated to empowering enterprises to safeguard their digital environments. We aim to transform IGA by delivering innovative, cloud-first solutions that ensure security, compliance, & risk management across diverse IT landscapes, including multi-cloud, hybrid, & on-premises environments.
Our Values
Innovation: We continuously enhance our solutions to meet the evolving needs of the modern enterprise.
Customer Focus: Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to provide exceptional service & solutions that deliver real value.
Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions & deliver on our promises, ensuring excellence in every aspect of our work.
Collaboration: We believe in the power of working together & fostering an inclusive environment where ideas & innovation can flourish.
Integrity: We operate with the highest standards of ethics & transparency, building trust with our customers, partners, & team members.
Our Mission
Saviynt’s mission is to provide intelligent, cloud-first identity governance & access management solutions that enable organizations to achieve Zero-Trust security. We aim to simplify the complexity of identity security by providing deep visibility & seamless integration across all IT environments.
Our Goals
Enhance Security: We help organizations protect their most critical assets from cyber threats by leveraging advanced identity governance & access management solutions.
Ensure Compliance: Our solutions meet stringent regulatory requirements, helping organizations maintain compliance effortlessly.
Drive Efficiency: We enable organizations to streamline their identity management processes through automation & intelligent analytics, reducing costs & improving productivity.
Foster Innovation: We are committed to staying at the forefront of technology, continually evolving our solutions to meet the demands of the digital age.
