Associate Principal SDET

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Associate Principal SDET will own the test automation architecture for Saviynt’s cloud‑native identity security platform, driving AI‑assisted testing and ensuring platform reliability, security, and performance. Partnering with engineering, product, and SRE teams, the role also mentors global QE engineers and champions an automation‑first culture.

Role Snapshot

• Lead test automation architecture
• Drive AI‑powered testing adoption
• Partner with engineering, product, and SRE
• Mentor global quality engineering teams
• Ensure platform reliability, security, and performance

Must-Have Requirements

• Java
• Python
• Playwright / PyTest / Robot Framework / Karate
• AI‑assisted development tools (Claude, Amazon Q, Cursor)
• CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Build tools (Maven, Gradle)
• Database validation & test data management
• Strong communication and leadership
• Principal SDET
• architect/technical leadership

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Groovy
• Performance testing (JMeter, Gatling)
• Security & accessibility testing (SAST, DAST, WCAG, axe‑core)
• Groovy programming

Work Setup

• Location: Milpitas, United States
• Work mode: HYBRID
• Remote scope: UNSPECIFIED
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: unknown

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Remote eligibility
• Education requirement

What You'll Likely Work On

• Design and evolve enterprise‑scale automation frameworks for APIs, web UI, and backend services
• Define automation roadmaps aligned with scalability, reliability, and security goals
• Lead adoption of AI‑driven testing tools such as Amazon Q Developer, Claude, and Cursor
• Integrate shift‑left testing and quality gates into CI/CD and IaC workflows
• Partner with Engineering and SRE to close coverage gaps and improve release quality metrics
• Mentor and guide global QE teams to raise automation maturity
• Champion an automation‑first culture across the organization

Good Fit If You Have

• Proven experience leading automation strategy at an enterprise scale
• Comfort using AI‑assisted development and testing tools
• Strong ability to influence cross‑functional teams through communication and leadership