Senior Software Engineer (CA - Remote) at First American

Santa Ana, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Banking, Financial Services, Trust Services, Wealth ManagementIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of experience in cloud-native applications (Azure strongly preferred, AWS also acceptable) using Python
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent combination of education and experience
Thorough understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) design and practices
Strong RDBMS experience (PostgreSQL, MS SQL etc.) designing tables & writing queries
SQL experience is a strong plus
Proven ability to identify, explain, and implement common design patterns
Demonstrated experience and design of systems or pipelines from scratch
Ability to assess and clearly articulate design trade-offs, scalability options, and performance implications
Strong knowledge of professional software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, CI/CD, and DevOps
Fluency with multi-platform software utilizing various programming environments and tools
Excellent communication and written skills
Eager to learn new languages and technologies
Knowledge of Python, Ruby, Azure, React, JavaScript/TypeScript, REST API, Relational Databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL etc.), NoSQL Databases (MongoDB etc.) preferred
Experience with Docker, Linux, Windows, Azure preferred

Responsibilities

Contribute to design, development, coding, testing, debugging, and deploying of software in an Azure cloud environment
Modify and enhance existing applications as well as assist the team on product delivery by writing code and reviewing pull requests
Independently define, prioritize goals and tasks in a fast-paced agile product environment with small, focused teams
Communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders to ensure project success
On call by rotation and after-hours support driven by business needs
Derive optimal solutions and implement best coding practices
Work with Solution Architect and strategize design plans
Propose solutions to tough problems, build consensus among team & mentor junior developers

Skills

cloud-native applications

coding

architecture

design

testing

debugging

deploying

mentoring

First American

Provides title insurance and real estate services

About First American

First American provides title insurance, specialty insurance, and various real estate-related services. Their title insurance protects homebuyers and property owners from potential ownership disputes and financial losses related to real estate transactions. The company offers a platform called myFirstAm®, which allows users to access property information, manage orders, and streamline the closing process from any device. Unlike many competitors, First American has a vast database of property data, with over 5.5 billion document images, making it a leading provider of real estate data solutions. The company's goal is to facilitate smooth real estate transactions while ensuring that clients' investments are protected.

Santa Ana, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1889Year Founded

$800.2MTotal Funding

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Financial Services, Real EstateIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

401k matching

Health, vision, dental insurance

Professional development

Risks

Data breach allegations could harm First American's reputation and lead to legal issues.

Integration of Mother Lode may face challenges and financial risks.

Dependence on digital transformation poses risks if technology advances rapidly.

Differentiation

First American offers comprehensive title insurance and settlement services nationwide.

The company provides a vast database of over 5.5 billion document images.

First American's digital platform, myFirstAm®, enhances real estate transaction efficiency.

Upsides

Acquisition of Mother Lode expands First American's market share in California.

Docutech purchase boosts First American's digital mortgage revenue by 38%.

Growing fintech trends align with First American's digital transformation strategy.

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