Saviynt s Enterprise Identity Cloud helps modern enterprises scale cloud initiatives and solve the toughest security and compliance challenges in record time. Our platform unifies identity governance (IGA), privileged access management PAM,granular application access, and cloud security to deliver secure and compliant digital transformation for global enterprises.

We re building a world-class RD organization. Our Request Platform Team ensures the reliability, flexibility, and scalability of the Access Request lifecycle one of the most customer-visible parts of the product. If you re a hands-on engineer and technical leader who thrives in solving complex identity scenarios while building modern applications end-to-end, we want to talk to you.

Were building a world-class RD organization, and our Request Team plays a critical role in ensuring a seamless, resilient access experience across the enterprise. If you re passionate about debugging complex identity flows, architecting scalable access request systems, and mentoring a high-impact engineering team We encourage you to apply and bring your expertise if you re a:

You are a hands-on problem solver and technical builder who thrives in writing production-grade code every day, leading architecture reviews by example, and delivering high-impact features from concept to deployment. Youre a deep expert in Identity Governance, especially in Access Requests, Dynamic Attributes, Workflow Engines, and Application Access Flows.

You love getting your hands dirty in code while mentoring others and driving product quality.

Collaborative Partner: You excel at collaborating with colleagues in engineering, product, and across functions throughout the organization. You communicate clearly and work effectively as a team to solve complex problems.

Exceptional Problem Solver: Youre highly skilled at solving complex technical challenges with innovative, out-of-the-box solutions, while working collaboratively with your team and across functions.

Forward Thinker: You excel in software design and architecture to address complex problems, maintaining a high standard for quality while proactively identifying opportunities to enhance performance, quality, and efficiency.

Customer Centric Builder: You re experienced and excellent at interacting with customers, understanding their technical concerns, addressing their challenges and effectively communicating solutions. You understand who we re here to serve and how the products you develop will keep users front and center.

Empowering Mentor: You create a supportive and approachable environment, teaching members of your team to be self- sufficient while providing constructive feedback. You help your team think critically, grow, and develop a passion for their progress within the company.

What You Will Be Doing

Design, build, and own end-to-end features in the Access Request stack from UI to backend, from validation logic to database persistence and workflow execution.
Write high-quality code daily in Java, Groovy on Grails, SQL/HQL, and React to deliver real, scalable solutions to complex problems.
Debug and resolve complex, production-critical issues including broken request forms, dynamic attribute failures, workflow misrouting, or large-scale request submission performance.
Work directly with Product Managers, Support, QA, and other engineering teams to triage live customer issues, identify root causes, and deliver permanent fixes.
Act as the go-to expert for the Request Framework, ARS tasks, dynamic field logic, entitlement selection, and access request lifecycle across Saviynt.
Champion test automation, performance tuning, and observability improvements to strengthen the reliability of request flows.
Proactively identify architectural gaps and lead design and implementation of enhancements, focusing on scalability, modularity, and maintainability.
Collaborate with DevOps to improve build pipelines, deployment strategies, and service resilience. Mentor engineers by example through code reviews, design sessions, and hands-on pairing.
Drive adoption of engineering best practices, including CI/CD, secure coding, design reviews, and sprint ceremonies.

What You Bring

10+ years of full-stack, hands-on software development experience, with a proven ability to architect, build, and maintain complex enterprise-grade applications end-to-end
Expert-level command of Groovy on Grails, including GSP templating, dynamic form rendering, and controller/service level customization; must be capable of re-architecting legacy Grails codebases for modern quality, scalability, and modularity
Strong experience designing and maintaining Access Request Platforms including Dynamic Attribute engines, entitlement resolution, workflow engines, request/approval/task orchestration, and multi-app provisioning logic Deep understanding of Saviynt or similar IGA platforms SailPoint, Oracle, ForgeRock) and the nuances of role-based access control, birthright access, and fine-grained entitlement management
Proficiency in: Grails, Groovy, GSP, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Quartz Scheduler
React, JavaScript/TypeScript, AJAX-based dynamic form handling
SQL, HQL, and advanced query optimization across large datasets and high-transaction tables
RESTful API design, consumption, and service layer abstraction for access operations
Experience solving real-world issues involving:
Complex form validation and rendering failures (e.g., dynamic attribute dependencies)
Broken approval flows, entitlement resolution mismatches, and request submission errors
High-volume request processing, entitlement exclusions, and data partitioning performance bottlenecks In-depth understanding of frontend-backend coupling in Grails/GSP environments and strategies for modular refactoring Strong familiarity with debugging and monitoring tools: Kibana, Grafana, ElasticSearch, Postman, and in-app telemetry Working knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices: Git/GitHub, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes (nice to have)
Able to set up pipelines, write deployment scripts, and automate validation steps
Track record of delivering clean, maintainable, and testable code quickly with ownership and accountability Prior experience leading re-platforming efforts or architectural migrations in legacy code environments to drive scalability, resiliency, and maintainability
Comfortable working closely with QA, Support, Product Management, and Field Engineering to triage and resolve escalations quickly
Strong communicator and collaborator who pairs well, mentors others, and thrives in agile, cross-functional teams
WHY JOIN US
Write code and build systems every day not just guide from afar
Own critical modules that impact millions of end-users in global enterprises
Join a collaborative team that believes in pairing, mentoring, and pushing code with confidence
Help shape the future of Access Requests at Saviynt core to our mission of identity authority at scale
Saviynt is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. We re building a diverse team that reflects our mission to protect and empower every user, identity, and workload in the enterprise.

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

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