Principal Software Development Engineer in Test

• Own the quality of deliverables across Saviynt’s product features.

• Lead multiple quality initiatives in close collaboration with development managers.

• Knowledge of AI and modern AI tools and their usage.

• Good experience in API and Integration testing.

• Sound knowledge of SDLC and software testing methodologies.

• In-depth understanding of various software testing types, including Functional Testing, Compatibility Testing, Usability Testing, GUI Performance Testing, and Accessibility Testing.

• Ability to analyze business functions, identify, and derive comprehensive test scenarios (positive, negative, regression, upgrade, UAT testing).

• Ability to understand database design and experience in writing SQL queries for testing purposes.

• Recommend and implement tools and technologies to modernize and scale automation and regression testing.

• Define, implement, and continuously improve Saviynt’s QE processes and metrics, ensuring alignment with business and customer needs.

• Collaborate with Product Management to integrate quality early in the development lifecycle.

• Partner with engineering managers to drive agile practices such as TDD, BDD, and an “automation-first” testing strategy.

• Ensure QE is tightly integrated into the CI/CD pipeline to maintain industry-leading product quality.

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 1+ years of experience as a Principal SDET 

• Experience managing cross-functional, matrixed quality organizations.

• Strong leadership, communication, and results-oriented mindset.

• Hands-on experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Git) and code coverage tools like Sonar.

• Proficiency with modern test automation frameworks and a broad set of testing/analysis tools.

• Experience working with globally distributed teams.

• Ability to connect technical capabilities with business outcomes.

- 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