First Advantage
Senior Software Engineer
36
eNPS Score
- Job Info
- Why First Advantage
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:
Qualifications:
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 $100,000-130,000 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.
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.
- Experience writing SQL for PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, or other similar databases.
- Experience building Restful APIs and working on microservices architectures.
- 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 $100,000-130,000 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.
Working at First Advantage
Overall Culture Score
4.6/5
CEO Score
Top
5%
Scott Staples
Top 5% of Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
Awards
Reviews from current employees
Our leadership team is focused on making First Advantage the best place to work at.
The transparency and openness was refreshing
The open communication, positive intent and drive to continue to grow together.
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Diversity at First Advantage
Top
25%
Gender Score
As rated by current employees on Comparably
Diversity Score
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Perks and Benefits
- Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
eNPS
| 53% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 30% | Passive |
| 17% | Detractors |
First Advantage's Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) is 36, as rated by 884 employees. This means 53% of First Advantage employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers today.
3 Cool Reasons to Work at First Advantage
- First Advantage is undergoing a technology transformation and is in a time of significant growth.
- The company is backed by Silver Lake Partners, the global leader in technology investing.
- It's a truly global organization with customers and teams members around the world.