Principal Engineer, Quality Engineering

El Segundo, CASaviynt LABS – Quality Engineering /Full-Time /HybridSaviynt is an identity authority platform built to power and protect the world at work. 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. Saviynt is seeking a Principal IAM Technical Architect to join our Quality Department. In the role of a Principal Architect, you will be leading a team of test engineers and working as a test automation architect, validating a highly-scalable and extensible SaaS enabled Platform, working with internal customers on adoption, as well as identifying and resolving problems throughout the project life cycle. A proven track record of working closely with cross-functional teams like Support, Expert services and Product Management teams by understanding the priorities.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGRoles & Responsibilities as an Architect:14+ years of Test Automation experience with at least 3 Years in role of Automation Architect Proven expertise in crafting enterprise-level test automation strategies, roadmaps, capacity planning, and estimation.Lead the design, architecture, and execution of automation projects across teams.Strong knowledge in building, creating, and maintaining Test Automation Frameworks.Excellent oral, written, and documentation skills.Actively contribute to ongoing improvements in test planning, execution, and reporting to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.Strong analytical abilities, with a systems-thinking approach to test automation architecture.Experience working with Agile and Lean methodologies.Promote increased QA productivity through automation, tools, and industry best practices.Lead the definition, implementation, and upkeep of standard test automation processes, methodologies, tools, and templates.Collaborate with teams on automation strategies and select appropriate toolkits.Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.Work closely with development, QA, and project management peers.Demonstrated ability to automate repetitive tasks and build comprehensive test coverage using both new and existing infrastructure.Evaluate problem statements and develop innovative solutions.Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and senior software quality engineers.Experience working with geographically distributed teams.WHAT YOU BRINGProficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.Strong Expertise in Selenium and API testing using Rest-AssuredStrong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.Familiarity with version control systems like Git and build tools like Jenkins.Knowledge of test automation’s role in supporting Continuous Testing and Continuous Integration.Strong Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for scalable test execution.Strong Understanding of virtualized environments and containerization (e.g., Docker) for running automated tests.Familiarity with security testing, performance testing, and tools that support these efforts (e.g. JMeter)Experience in IAM, IGA domain is nice to have.$150,000 - $180,000 a yearWe offer you a competitive total rewards package, learning and tremendous opportunities to grow and advance in your career. At Saviynt, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and final compensation decisions are dependent on many factors including, but are not limited to location; skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other relevant business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $150,000 - $180,000 annually.You may also be eligible to participate in a Saviynt discretionary bonus plan, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.If required for this role, you will:Complete security & privacy literacy and awareness training during onboarding and annually thereafterReview (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 PolicySaviynt 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 that 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.