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At First Advantage, people are at the heart of everything we do. This mindset spans from our customers and partners, to our greatest strength: our team members. Join us if you want to say “hello” to a rewarding career, and pave the way as an industry leader in mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.
Who We Are
We are on the frontline of the Great Onboarding, empowering organizations to Hire Smarter. Onboard Faster™. First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA) is an HR Tech company that delivers innovative solutions and insights to enable our clients to manage risk and hire the best talent. Leveraging an advanced global technology platform, First Advantage builds fully scalable, configurable screening programs that meet the unique needs of over 33,000 clients across the world. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA and with a globally distributed workforce spanning 28 locations with 5,500+ employees, First Advantage performs over 93 million screens in over 200 countries and territories annually.
Who You Are
We are looking for a team member who considers themselves:
Self-motivated – you love to lead others but are also ready to “roll up your sleeves." You can spearhead a project and see it through from start to completion.
A team player – you navigate cross-functional teams and work well with team members across groups toward a common goal. While you are an independent contributor, you appreciate the value in collaboration.
An innovator – you see gaps in current processes or workflows as an opportunity to improve and try something new.
A lifelong learner – you seek 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
The Junior Software Engineer is responsible for adding new functionality to First Advantage's key products and solutions. Working on these high-volume, security intensive applications, the Jr Software Engineer is an entry-level role which develops quality code at differing levels of the stack. This individual will use their strong communication skills to work cross-functionally with global teams, and has the ability to actively and effectively understand client and team needs.
This person will:
Develop software applications and solutions based on documented business and system requirements
Write, edit, and debug code for assigned projects
Understand how applicants operate, are structured, and how to use them
Provide assistance to the testing team and support people as needed to resolve application issues
Respond promptly and professionally to bug reports
Provide input and estimates about the efforts required to build desired functionality
Learn and implement new technologies and design patterns
Use Test-Driven Development (TDD) techniques to specify a detailed, executable design for your solution
What you’ll need to be successful:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent
1+ years of application development experience in one or more of the following:
Backend Java or C#
Frontend Angular 4+ or React
Desire to learn all layers of the stack from front-end UI to databases and model layers
This is a fully remote position (Work from Home) based in the US.
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.
Additional benefits offered to our eligible people include:
Ability to work remotely with occasional business travel
Medical, Vision, Dental, and supplementary benefit plans
401k with an employer match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Competitive and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 paid company holidays
Access to tech and growth opportunities, and leaders who want you to succeed!
More About Our Values Code
Honor Honesty, Consistency, Responsibility: Do the right thing
Cultivate an environment of dignity: Show respect for the individual
Take an Outside-In approach: Put the client first
Think out-of-the-box: Innovate and create
Stay Team-Oriented: Collaborate and appreciate each other
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!
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.
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