Principal Engineer - Elastic search

An identity authority platform built to power and protect organizations through Enterprise Identity Cloud, providing visibility, control and intelligence for digital security.
Data
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity

Description For Principal Engineer - Elastic search

Saviynt, a leading identity authority platform, is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to spearhead their ElasticSearch infrastructure. This role sits at the intersection of data engineering and security, focusing on building and maintaining scalable search solutions that power their Enterprise Identity Cloud platform.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work with large-scale distributed systems, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like ElasticSearch, MySQL, Redis, and cloud services (AWS/Azure). As a Principal Engineer, you'll be responsible for leading critical infrastructure upgrades, optimizing performance, and implementing security best practices that directly impact the platform's ability to protect and empower organizations worldwide.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of deep technical expertise in ElasticSearch and distributed systems, combined with strong leadership abilities to mentor team members and collaborate across functions. You'll be working in a hybrid environment in Bengaluru, leading initiatives that range from complex version upgrades to designing multi-tenant architectures that scale across numerous enterprise customers.

This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about data engineering, has a strong security mindset, and wants to contribute to a platform that helps organizations manage their digital transformation securely. You'll have the opportunity to work with modern tools and technologies while solving complex challenges in identity management and access control, making a direct impact on how organizations protect their digital assets while maintaining operational efficiency.

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Responsibilities For Principal Engineer - Elastic search

  • Lead and execute ElasticSearch upgrades from version 6.x to 7.x and from version 7.x to 8.x
  • Design and implement best practices for scalability, performance tuning, and security of ElasticSearch clusters
  • Optimize search indexing and query performance for large-scale datasets
  • Develop and maintain monitoring and alerting mechanisms for ElasticSearch clusters
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate ElasticSearch with existing applications
  • Evaluate and implement multi-tenant architecture within ElasticSearch
  • Define and enforce best practices for data modeling, indexing strategies, and cluster sharding
  • Troubleshoot and resolve ElasticSearch issues
  • Maintain and enhance security configurations
  • Automate operational tasks using scripting and infrastructure-as-code
  • Mentor and guide engineers on ElasticSearch administration

Requirements For Principal Engineer - Elastic search

Java
MySQL
Redis
Kubernetes
  • 8+ years of experience in Data Engineering, DevOps, or Software Engineering
  • Proven experience upgrading ElasticSearch (6.x to 7.x, 7.x to 8.x) in production
  • Strong expertise in ElasticSearch performance tuning and cluster scaling
  • Experience designing and implementing multi-tenant solutions in ElasticSearch
  • Hands-on experience with indexing strategies and sharding techniques
  • Knowledge of Elasticsearch security best practices
  • Proficiency in SQL, NoSQL databases, and data storage technologies
  • Experience integrating ElasticSearch with Java/SpringBoot applications
  • Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
  • Experience with infrastructure automation tools
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

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