(Remote) Senior Software Engineer - Multiple Openings

First American; California, Santa Ana (MO, CA); Remote; USD 126,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that prioritizes its people and fosters an inclusive culture. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in modernizing the core Title & Settlement Platform, utilizing your expertise in software engineering and cloud technologies. Collaborate with diverse teams to design and deploy scalable, fault-tolerant services that deliver exceptional value. This innovative firm offers a supportive environment where you can thrive, contribute to exciting projects, and enjoy comprehensive benefits that promote work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

PTO

Sick Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience required.
• Expertise in building large-scale back-end services and APIs.
• Strong understanding of software principles and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy complex functional areas.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate technology solutions.
• Ensure solutions are high quality, secure, and observable.

Skills

Software Engineering

Cloud Infrastructure

C# (.NET Core, .NET Framework)

TypeScript & React / Node.js

Golang

Containerization (Docker)

Kubernetes

Relational and NoSQL Databases

Automated Testing

Infrastructure Automation Tools (Terraform, Ansible)

Tools

AWS Cloud Services

Job description

Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has believed in its people. We foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered to innovate and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned us numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for ten consecutive years. We have also been recognized as a top workplace for women, diversity, and LGBTQ+ employees, appearing on over 50 regional best places to work lists. For more information, visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

Remote Work Welcome

Be part of a transformative team shaping how First American builds and delivers technology products for the real estate industry. We seek top technology experts to design, build, and deliver innovative solutions that provide exceptional experiences and lasting value.

We are hiring software engineers to grow our team. The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise, a product mindset, and a hands-on approach to building high-quality, sustainable software products. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead projects within a small, focused team to develop fast, reliable, and scalable code that drives business value. You will contribute to modernizing our core Title & Settlement Platform using modern tools, techniques, and cloud-native services.

What You'll Do:

• Code: Design, develop, test, and deploy complex functional areas, architecting modern, scalable, and fault-tolerant services.
• Collaborate/Partner: Work with product management, solution architects, and cross-functional teams to design and validate technology solutions.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure solutions are high quality, secure, and observable; participate in reviews of designs, code, and metrics.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to ambitious team goals, providing feedback and driving ongoing improvements.

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience with engineering best practices, automation, and high-functioning teams.
• Expertise in building large-scale back-end services and APIs with modern architectures.
• Strong understanding of software principles and cloud infrastructure.
• Ability to create robust, reusable solutions and mentor others.
• Knowledge of deployment and observability strategies in cloud environments.
• Data-driven approach to development productivity.

Preferred Experience:

• C# (.NET Core, .NET Framework), TypeScript & React / Node.js, or Golang
• Containerization (Docker), Kubernetes
• Relational and NoSQL databases
• Automated testing, infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, Ansible)
• AWS Cloud Services and experience in regulated industries
• Effective communication skills

Pay Range: $126,100 - $193,325 annually. Compensation depends on experience, skills, and location.

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Note: For candidates in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, employment considerations include legal compliance regarding criminal history and job duties.

What We Offer

We embrace individuality and support diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our People First Culture celebrates uniqueness and fosters an authentic, inclusive workplace. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, sick leave, and an employee stock purchase plan.