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.
What We Do:
We are on the frontline of recruitment enabling organizations to Hire Smarter. Onboard Faster™ First Advantage is an HR Tech company delivering innovative solutions and insights to enable our clients to manage risk and hire the best talent. Leveraging an advanced technology platform, First Advantage builds fully scalable, configurable screening programs that meet the unique needs of over 30,000 clients. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA and with an internationally distributed workforce spanning 17 countries with about 5,000 employees, First Advantage performs over 100 million screens in over 200 countries and territories annually.
Who You Are:
- You are self-motivated and ready to “roll up your sleeves." While you are an independent contributor, you are also collaborative. You can spearhead a project and see it through from start to completion.
- As a team player, you navigate cross-functional teams and work well with team members in other business units and departments toward a common goal.
- An Innovator — you see gaps in current processes or workflows as an opportunity to improve and try something new.
- A lifelong learner and always seeking out 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:
A successful Senior Software Developer will develop and maintain scalable, high-volume web-based SaaS applications and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve products and introduce new features. They will write clean, efficient code across the full stack, troubleshoot technical issues, and contribute to feature design and architecture with a focus on security and scalability. The role involves mentoring junior developers, participating in Agile ceremonies, and ensuring timely delivery of features. Additionally, the candidate will conduct unit testing, follow Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices, and support microservices architecture and cloud-based development. Strong leadership, full-stack expertise, and problem-solving skills are essential.
- Develop and maintain scalable, high-volume web-based SaaS applications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product managers, engineers) to drive product improvements and new features.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code across the full stack (front-end UI, back-end databases, and model layers).
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
- Contribute to the design and architecture of new features, adhering to best practices for security and scalability.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers on the team.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and retrospectives, to ensure timely delivery of features.
- Conduct unit testing and follow Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices to ensure code quality.
- Support the development and integration of microservices architectures and cloud-based applications.
What you’ll need to be successful
- 7+ years of experience in full-stack application development for high-volume SaaS platforms.
- Proficiency in Object-Oriented Design using Core Java 8+ or C#/.NET.
- Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks like Angular 7+ or React.
- Strong understanding of databases such as Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
- Experience working in Agile environments with Scrum or Kanban methodologies.
- Familiarity with microservices architecture and cloud-based development.
- Proficient in unit testing methods and Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.
- Knowledge of Git for version control and Jenkins for continuous integration and deployment.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to handle complex technical challenges.
- Leadership experience, with a track record of mentoring and training junior engineers.
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!
What We Do
First Advantage delivers comprehensive background check solutions and insights that enable employers and housing providers to make confident choices, reduce risk, and maintain compliance.
With offices in 26 locations and a staff of 4,000+ employees, First Advantage leverages leading technology and the industry’s largest global capabilities to complete background checks in 200+ countries and territories. If you’re looking for employee or tenant background check solutions that enable fast and reliable decision making, we’re your First Advantage.
For more detailed information on First Advantage products and services, visit fadv.com.
