Saviynt

Principal Software Engineer, Connectors

Saviynt  •  San Francisco, CA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Principal Software Engineer
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

This role provides technical leadership and deep expertise in complex engineering domains, driving architectural decisions and ensuring scalability, reliability, and quality across critical platform components. The Principal Engineer serves as a technical authority, mentoring senior engineers while solving the most challenging technical problems. The Connectors team enables seamless integration between Saviynt's Identity Governance platform and multiple enterprise applications by building and maintaining robust, scalable connector frameworks. We ensure reliable data synchronization, provisioning, and lifecycle management across diverse external systems, serving as a critical foundation for the entire platform.
What You Will Be Doing
● Design and architect scalable, high-performance connector frameworks for enterprise application integrations. ● Define technical standards, best practices, and design patterns for connector development. ● Drive architectural decisions for complex integration scenarios involving 200+ enterprise applications. ● Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and frameworks to improve connector reliability and performance. ● Lead technical design reviews and provide guidance on system architecture and design trade-offs.
Development & Engineering Excellence ● Develop and maintain complex connectors for mission-critical enterprise applications such as Salesforce, Workday, ServiceNow, SAP, and others. ● Write high-quality, maintainable, and well-documented code following established coding standards. ● Implement robust error handling, retry mechanisms, and fault-tolerant designs for external system integrations. ● Optimize connector performance, scalability, and resource utilization. ● Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to engineering best practices across the team.
Problem Solving & Innovation ● Resolve complex technical challenges related to API integrations, authentication mechanisms, and data synchronization. ● Investigate and troubleshoot production issues requiring deep technical expertise. ● Research and implement innovative solutions for emerging integration patterns such as OAuth 2.0, JWT, SAML, and modern authentication methods. ● Analyze and optimize system bottlenecks affecting connector performance and reliability. ● Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance connector quality and maintainability.
Mentorship & Team Development ● Mentor and guide senior and mid-level engineers on technical design, coding practices, and problem-solving approaches. ● Conduct technical training sessions and knowledge-sharing workshops. ● Review and provide constructive feedback on technical designs and code implementations. ● Foster a culture of engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous learning. ● Support career development of team members through technical guidance and coaching.
Collaboration & Cross-Functional Partnership ● Collaborate with Product Management to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. ● Partner with Customer Success and Support teams to resolve complex customer issues. ● Work with QE teams to define comprehensive testing strategies and ensure quality standards. ● Coordinate with other engineering teams on cross-module dependencies and integrations. ● Participate in technical discussions with customers and partners as a subject matter expert.
What You Bring
● 12+ years of professional software engineering experience with at least 3+ years in a senior or principal engineering role ● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related technical field
Technical Expertise & Core Competencies
● Expert-level proficiency in Java and Groovy, with a deep understanding of object-oriented design principles, design patterns, and enterprise application development. ● Strong experience working with RESTful APIs, SOAP services, and enterprise integration patterns, including authentication and authorization frameworks such as OAuth 2.0, SAML, JWT, and modern authentication protocols. ● Proven track record of designing and building scalable, high-performance systems capable of handling complex integrations with external enterprise platforms. ● Deep understanding of database technologies, including SQL and NoSQL, along with expertise in data modeling for large-scale applications. ● Experience integrating with major enterprise applications and platforms such as Salesforce, Workday, ServiceNow, SAP, Active Directory, or other SaaS and on-premise enterprise systems. ● Strong adoption and high usage of AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity, debugging efficiency, and code quality. ● Experience in designing and building AI-driven agents and automation tools to support various stages of the software development lifecycle, including code generation, debugging, testing, documentation, incident analysis, and knowledge retrieval.
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About Saviynt

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.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
El Segundo, California
Year Founded
2010
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