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# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** AI Savants Incorporated
- **Location:** El Segundo, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Software Debugging, Eclipse (Software), Elasticsearch, Github, Grails (Framework), IntelliJ IDEA, Spring Framework, Junit, Apache Maven, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Redis, Cloud Services, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, System Integration Testing, Google Cloud, GitHub Copilot, Software Application Programming, Gitlab, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, SailPoint, Restful APIs, Code Restructuring, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/principal-software-engineer-application-access-governance-saviynt-7042818

## About the Role

* 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. 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!

## Description

* 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


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