Principal Software Development Engineer in Test

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING:

• 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.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• 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.

Additional Requirements:

• 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.