Sr. AWS Platform Engineer - REMOTE at First American

Santa Ana, California, United States

First American Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Real Estate, Technology, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • 3+ years in the Cloud and DevOps field
  • Proven track record for delivering fit for purpose technical solutions balancing complexity, performance, and maintainability
  • A balanced approach between Software Engineering principles and modern Infrastructure Operations
  • Automation orchestration tooling such as (incomplete in description, but implied expertise required)
  • Strong technical expertise in AWS and cloud platforms
  • Product mindset and hands-on approach for driving engineering best practices
  • Firm grasp of emerging technologies, platforms, and applications
  • Ability to customize technologies to help business remain secure and efficient

Responsibilities

  • Set the example in driving individual user stories to completion from start to finish
  • Assess and identify risks that may be present to achieving the team’s larger goals
  • Document best practices and strategies regarding application deployment and infrastructure construction
  • Work in tandem with platform and software engineering teams and leaders to identify and implement optimal cloud-based solutions
  • Drive implementation of functionally appropriate and technically sound solutions meeting all quality & security standards
  • Assist the team in achieving ambitious goals, providing regular feedback, and driving continuous improvement
  • Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle for cloud-based solutions, including planning, defining requirements, developing, testing, and deploying
  • Help design and implement technical architecture, software, and tooling used to deliver and operate core, mission critical, software platforms

Skills

AWS
Platform Engineering
Cloud Computing

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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