Software Engineer III

First Advantage; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Software Engineer, where you'll be at the forefront of technology transformation. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-volume, security-intensive applications, ensuring the delivery of quality software solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, develop, and deploy scalable systems while adhering to industry best practices. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and grow in your career.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in programming with C#.
• Experience with relational databases and web API design.
• Ability to diagnose and debug code issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan application design and clarify goals for functionality.
• Extend and improve software systems with enhancements.
• Design and manage cloud deployments using standardized tools.

Skills

C#

Microsoft SQL Server

RESTful API design

Vue.js

Azure

JavaScript

No-SQL Databases

Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

MS Visual Studio

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Location: US Remote

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:

The Software Engineer is responsible for adding new features, maintaining existing functionality, and providing support to First Advantage's key products. Working on this high-volume, security intensive application, the Software Engineer will execute full life cycle software development and integrate components into a fully functional system, as well as develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures. Additionally, they will document and maintain software functionality and tailor and deploy software tools, processes and metrics, and apply industry standards and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan application design by clarifying goals; design functionality
• Extend and improve software systems by implementing enhancements; monitor performance and results; identify and evaluate improvement options; introduce new technology
• Design and apply standards and best practices to secure and protect systems from malicious and intentional misuse
• Design, deploy, and manage cloud deployments using standardized tools, repeatable automated processes, and auditable accountability gates
• Support production releases; fulfill client queries and identify bugs or enhancements in application
• Update job knowledge, by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and/or participating in professional organizations
• Collaborate with and support teammates in the above
  

Qualifications:

• For compliance reasons, all personnel must be United States Citizens and have, for 3 of the past 5 years, resided in the United States OR worked for the United States overseas in a federal or military capacity OR be a dependent of a federal or military employee serving overseas.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent education or experience
• 3+ years hands-on experience in programming Microsoft C# (preferred) or equivalent
• 3+ years hands-on experience with relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server
• Experience with object-oriented principles, design patterns, multi-tiered architectures, and software development best practices
• Experience in web API, RESTful API design, JSON, XML or other common standards, data structures and protocols commonly used in creating internet services
• Experience with Vue.js (or equivalent frameworks) and TypeScript or JavaScript
• Experience with Azure or AWS (or equivalent cloud platforms)
• Ability to efficiently and effectively diagnose, debug, and resolve code issues
• Methodical approach to troubleshooting complex problems
• Most importantly, the attitude to be a great collaborator
• Value-Add Skills:
• No-SQL Databases (e.g. CosmosDB, MongoDB)
• MVC/MVVM
• MS Visual Studio and Git source control
  

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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Information Services

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