Principal Software Engineer, Application Access Governance

Saviynt

El Segundo, CA hybrid Until 8/21/2026 1+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 26, 2025 Last posted July 26, 2025

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.

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.

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):

> 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 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!

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.

Compensation (from employer):
215000–250000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Design, develop, and maintain secure cloud identity solutions with microservices and AI tools.

Job title

Principal Software Engineer, Application Access Governance

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

El Segundo, CA; remote work possible

Salary

$215k–$250k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

javaspring frameworkrestmicroservicesawsazuredockerkubernetessqlelastic searchredisci/cdgit

Preferred skills

groovy on grailsunit testingfunctional testingsystem integration testingmavenanteclipseintelliJai development tools

Specializations

javaspringmicroservicescloud platformssecurity

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

El Segundo, CA, USA

Hybrid City

El Segundo, CA, USA

Remote City