Software Architect - Cloud/DevOps

Saviynt 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’s Enterprise Identity Cloud SaaS platform, empowers modern businesses to efficiently scale cloud initiatives by integrating identity governance, application access, cloud security, and privileged access for a seamless user experience. Trusted by the world’s largest brands, we accelerate digital transformation and support distributed workforces. Position Overview: As a Software Architect, you will lead the architecture for Saviynt’s SaaS platform, leveraging cutting-edge cloud technologies and driving key technical decisions. You will collaborate with other architects and the infrastructure team to design and deliver a multi-tenant product that can scale on multiple cloud providers like AWS and Azure. And of course you will be hands-on and deep into designing and developing the deployment of containerized services at scale to multiple cloud and Kubernetes platforms across the globe

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Lead & drive the Software Architecture for Saviynt’s EIC SaaS platform and leverage the evolving technology landscape, tools & frameworks, and drive important technical decisions
• Individual contributor that works alongside other architects and Infra team and creates/contributes to a reference architecture
• Hands-on design, development, review, governance and enforcing security of cloud provisioning processes using an IaC stack like Terraform, Helm, AWS CFT, Azure blueprint
• Hands-on design, development and review of CI CD pipelines to deliver infrastructure changes to our SaaS platform at scale
• Combine a broad understanding of current technologies with deep, architect-level expertise in core areas such as database design, software architecture, cloud architecture & infrastructure architecture
• Design and architect for performance, security, scalability, resilience, reuse, technology constraints, and tradeoffs
• Partner with Product Management on short & long-term product strategy and ensure the software & system architecture support product and organizational strategy and helps in achieving company goals
• Provide technical direction for architectural activities to ensure business objectives are achieved and institutionalize standard methodologies in testing, code quality and design patterns
• Drive research, technology pathfinding, product evaluation, concept building, and rapid product development to mature innovations from cradle to product
• Facilitate and drive technical design conversations as part of the backlog grooming process across development teams

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Deep experience designing and building secure, scalable and reliable multi-tenant SaaS Architectures on Kubernetes in AWS and Azure
• Hands-on experience in creating a reference architecture for docker and Kubernetes configuration and security best practices and implementing them
• Hands-on experience provisioning Kubernetes clusters in AWS and Azure
• Hands-on experience in designing and provisioning a secure cloud network, network peering, network routing, CNI, ingress and egress patterns, service mesh, mTLS, VPN
• Hands-on experience in provisioning cloud platforms using an IaC stack like Terraform/Opentofu/Terragrunt, Helm chart, AWS CFT, Azure blueprint
• Hands-on experience in provisioning and customizing cloud databases like AWS RDS/Aurora, Azure Database, Elasticsearch, Opensearch
• Hands-on experience implementing DDoS, firewall protection layers
• Extensive experience troubleshooting containerized JVM runtime issues like cpu starvation and OOM and driving to find a root cause
• Experience in setting up or integrating with observability platforms like Datadog/Grafana
• Experience in using CWPP and container endpoint security platforms like Wiz, Lacework
• Hands-on experience in provisioning and using cloud storage devices like EFS, EBS, S3, Azure blob, archival and backup
• Hands-on experience in designing and developing a reference architecture for CI and CD processes that includes testing IaC components
• Architect-level knowledge of various JVM frameworks like spring-boot and grails
• Hands-on experience coding in Python, Java
• In-depth knowledge of how microservices get deployed and run in a Kubernetes platform like AWS EKS and/or Azure AKS
• Extensive experience using Git
• Hands-on experience architecting software that is cloud vendor agnostic
• Hands-on experience implementing containerized microservice design patterns for reliability, resiliency and performance
• Thorough knowledge of security principles and patterns of Authentication and Authorization, Single sign-on, and federation
• Knowledge of SAML, OAuth, JWT, OTP etc is highly preferred
• Experience in creating and reviewing a threat model
• Knowledge of serverless architecture like AWS lambda/Azure functions
• Knowledge of REST APIs and event-driven design patterns
• Understanding of distributed architectural design, SOLID principles, Domain Driven Design principles
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum SDLC methodology
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with diverse global teams
• The ability to inspire, mentor and encourage teams

We are looking for a dynamic individual who is passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build scalable, secure, and innovative solutions in the identity management space. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited about leading architectural decisions that drive digital transformation, we invite you to apply.
At Saviynt, you will play a crucial role in empowering organizations to navigate the complexities of identity governance and cloud security, all while working with a talented and diverse team dedicated to excellence. Together, let’s redefine what’s possible in the world of identity and access management. We look forward to reviewing your application!
If required for this role, you will:- 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
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!
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.