At First Advantage, people are at the heart of everything we do. This mindset spans from our customers and partners to our greatest strength: our team members. Join us if you want to say “hello” to a rewarding career and pave the way as an industry leader in mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.

Who We Are
We are on the frontline of the Great Onboarding, empowering organizations to Hire Smarter. Onboard Faster™. First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA) is an HR Tech company that delivers innovative solutions and insights to enable our clients to manage risk and hire the best talent. Leveraging an advanced global technology platform, First Advantage builds fully scalable, configurable screening programs that meet the unique needs of over 33,000 clients across the world. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA and with a globally distributed workforce spanning 28 locations with 5,500+ employees, First Advantage performs over 93 million screens in over 200 countries and territories annually.

Who You Are
We are looking for a team member who considers themselves:

• Self-motivated – you love to lead others but are also ready to “roll up your sleeves." You can spearhead a project and see it through from start to completion.
• A team player – you navigate cross-functional teams and work well with team members across groups toward a common goal. While you are an independent contributor, you appreciate the value in collaboration.
• An innovator – you see gaps in current processes or workflows as an opportunity to improve and try something new.
• A lifelong learner – you seek opportunities to learn and upskill, you understand the importance of thorough and secure screenings, and are interested in the Human Capital sector and the confluence of people, process, and technology.

What You'll Do 
The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for the module/service level from design to delivery for First Advantage's key products. This a hands on role that works with the product owner and lead architect to ensure compliance with FADV security and quality standards. . , The Senior Software Engineer will develop quality code at all levels of the stack and uses automation frameworks for testing and deployment for this high-volume, security intensive application  Ability to understand the end user needs, specifically hiring managers and candidates utilizing our background check applications, is important in this role.  In addition, this individual will use their strong communication skills to work cross-functionally with development teams globally. 

Responsibilities

• Design and Develop software applications and solutions based on documented business and system requirements.
• Write, edit, and debug code for assigned projects. Understand how applications operate, are structured, and how customers use them
• Provide assistance to the testing team and support personnel as needed to resolve application issues.
• Respond promptly and professionally to bug reports.
• Assist and mentor junior and senior developers on technical patterns and coding challenges.  
• Review designs and code and provide feedback and guidance
• Take ownership of the delivery schedule and quality of work. Provide input and estimates about the effort required to build desired functionality.
• Design applications for stability, scalability, and performance. Design solutions to problematic programming.
• Use Test-driven Development (TDD) techniques to specify a detailed, executable design for your solution.

What You May Need to be Successful

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of total experience.
• Must have hands on experience on Java 8 and above and other Java technologies
• Previous work experience with Quarkus and WildFly Swarm, Java, Quarkus, WildFly Swarm or Node.js
• Knowledge of RESTful API services
• Should have working knowledge on DBs preferably Oracle and/or PostgreSQL
• Prior work experience on UI technologies preferably TypeScript and Angular development
• Working experience in Agile framework
• At least 3-5+ years of experience building large-scale software applications
• Experience in supporting and/or implementing complex integration projects
• Experience in solving technical issues with thorough research and investigation
• Work closely with the software architects to create high-level applications
• Understand business requirements and create plans accordingly
• Have good knowledge about Security Vulnerabilities of software applications
• Have Performed threat and risk assessment.

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.

Additionally, we typically offer the below benefits to team members in our India region:

• Most of the roles are enabled with the ability to work remotely with occasional business travel.  Hybrid working model
• Comprehensive employee Leave policy
• Career progressions through Internal job opportunities and Global Talent mobility programs
• Career Development: Mentoring Program, People Management Program, cross-functions training, soft skills training.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities. Upskilling and reskilling opportunities mobilized through e-learning platforms
• Training and Certification reimbursement programs
• Medical Insurance coverage for employees and parental insurance benefits available. Calendarized Employee Wellness programs
• Quarterly Rewards and Recognition program to recognize exemplary performance
• Other attractive allowances – Weekend working, Holiday pay, Relocation assistance, Maternity bonus, Creche allowance & Other allowance etc.

More About Our Values Code

• Honor Honesty, Consistency, Responsibility: Do the right thing
• Cultivate an environment of dignity: Show respect for the individual
• Take an Outside-In approach: Put the client first
• Think out-of-the-box: Innovate and create
• Stay Team-Oriented: Collaborate and appreciate each other

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!