Senior Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Location: United States remote (EST or CST work hours) Job Type: Full-Time At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness. Say hello to a rewarding career, and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.   Job Description:  We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our FA Integrations team. The ideal candidate will be an expert in Java and the Spring framework, with extensive experience in cloud services, CI/CD tools, and database management. This role involves leading code reviews, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Expertise:

  • Expert in Java, Spring framework, JUnit, Mockito, or similar languages and frameworks.

  • Experience working with cloud services such as AWS ECS, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda, SQS, Kinesis, Event Bridge, CloudFormation, etc.

  • Experience building Jenkins pipelines or similar CI/CD tools. (GitHub Actions a plus)

  • Experience writing SQL for PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, or other similar databases.

  • Experience building Restful APIs and working on microservices architectures.

  • Modernization of applications from Monolith to Microservices Architecture.

  • Database Migration from Oracle to Postgres.

• Leadership and Mentorship:

  • Lead code reviews, enforce coding standards, and provide constructive feedback to improve code quality.

  • Guide and mentor junior developers, conduct training sessions, and foster a culture of learning within the team.

• Collaboration and Communication:

  • Work closely with product managers, DevOps, QA, and other teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and drive technical discussions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent work experience

• 5+ years of experience in software development

• Proven experience in the key responsibilities listed above

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Why First Advantage is Your Next Big Career Move   First Advantage is going through a technology transformation! We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experiences, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact. What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today! You have learned a little about us today – we want to learn about you! If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise, tell us about you by applying now! The salary range for this position is approximately $110,000-135,000 base annually. This range reflects our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.  

United States Equal Opportunity Employment:

First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices. We value all of our candidates, employees, and clients, and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other area protected by applicable law.