Senior Software Engineer (Remote - California)

First American Financial Corp.; California (MO); Remote; USD 126,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled developer to join their innovative team. This role involves designing and deploying cloud-native applications, primarily in Azure, while fostering collaboration and mentorship among peers. You will leverage your expertise in Python and RDBMS to enhance existing software solutions and contribute to best coding practices. With a commitment to a people-first culture, this company values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in cloud-native applications, preferably Azure or AWS.
• Strong experience with RDBMS, designing tables and writing queries.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, coding, testing, and deployment of software.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure project success.

Skills

Python

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Azure

AWS

RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MS SQL)

SQL

Design Patterns

CI/CD

DevOps

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Linux

Windows

GIT

NPM

Job description

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of the First American family of companies, First American Trust is a federal savings bank providing banking, wealth management, and trust solutions on a national, full-service basis for over five decades. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has believed in its people, fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to innovate and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned us numerous accolades, including ten consecutive years on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list. We have also been recognized as a great place to work for women, diversity, and LGBTQ+ employees, appearing on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. We strive to be a great place to work for all. For more information, visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

Participates in the design, development, coding, testing, debugging, and maintenance of software for business applications. Responsible for middle-tier implementation and integration with backend databases. Works with technical staff to understand software issues and develops specifications to resolve them. Participates in developing software user manuals.

What You'll Do:

1. Contribute to the design, development, coding, testing, debugging, and deployment of software in an Azure cloud environment.
2. Modify and enhance existing applications and assist with product delivery by writing code and reviewing pull requests.
3. Independently define and prioritize goals in a fast-paced agile environment with small, focused teams.
4. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure project success.
5. Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed.
6. Derive optimal solutions and implement best coding practices.
7. Work with Solution Architects to strategize design plans.
8. Propose solutions to complex problems, build consensus, and mentor junior developers.

What You'll Bring:

1. 4+ years of experience in cloud-native applications, preferably Azure or AWS, using Python.
2. Thorough understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
3. Strong experience with RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MS SQL) designing tables and writing queries.
4. SQL experience is a plus.
5. Familiarity with design patterns.
6. Experience conducting code reviews to ensure best practices.
7. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
8. Knowledge of software engineering best practices, including CI/CD, DevOps, and source control.
9. Proficiency with multi-platform software development and various programming tools.
10. Excellent communication and writing skills.
11. Eagerness to learn new languages and technologies.
12. Knowledge of Python, Ruby, Azure, React, JavaScript/TypeScript, REST API, databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and experience with Docker, Linux, Windows, GIT, NPM.

Salary Range: $126,100.00 - $168,100.00 annually

This range is an estimate at the time of posting and pay is based on factors like knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Additional Notes

For candidates working from unincorporated areas within Los Angeles County, First American will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with applicable laws.

We conduct a criminal history review after a conditional offer, considering whether a criminal history may impact job duties such as handling confidential information, financial transactions, or meeting criminal history requirements.

What We Offer

We embrace diversity and support individuality. Our People First Culture values diversity, equity, and inclusion, which are key to our success. We encourage you to bring your full, authentic self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, paid sick leave, and additional benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.