Principal Software Engineer, Connectors

Principal Software Engineer 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. Role Summary This role provides technical leadership and deep expertise in complex engineering domains, driving architectural decisions and ensuring scalability, reliability, and quality across critical platform components. The Principal Engineer serves as a technical authority, mentoring senior engineers while solving the most challenging technical problems. The Connectors team enables seamless integration between Saviynt's Identity Governance platform and multiple enterprise applications by building and maintaining robust, scalable connector frameworks. We ensure reliable data synchronization, provisioning, and lifecycle management across diverse external systems, serving as a critical foundation for the entire platform. What You Will Be [... source excerpt omitted ...] blem Solving & Innovation ● Resolve complex technical challenges related to API integrations, authentication mechanisms, and data synchronization. ● Investigate and troubleshoot production issues requiring deep technical expertise. ● Research and implement innovative solutions for emerging integration patterns such as OAuth 2.0, JWT, SAML, and modern authentication methods. ● Analyze and optimize system bottlenecks affecting connector performance and reliability. ● Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance connector quality and maintainability. Mentorship & Team Development ● Mentor and guide senior and mid-level engineers on technical design, coding practices, a [... source excerpt omitted ...] eer development of team members through technical guidance and coaching. Collaboration & Cross-Functional Partnership ● Collaborate with Product Management to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. ● Partner with Customer Success and Support teams to resolve complex customer issues. ● Work with QE teams to define comprehensive testing strategies and ensure quality standards. ● Coordinate with other engineering teams on cross-module dependencies and integrations. ● Participate in technical discussions with customers and partners as a subject matter expert. What You Bring ● 1+ years of Principal Software Engineer experience with a SaaS company ● Ba