Software Engineer

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

Participates in the design, development, coding, testing, debugging, and maintenance of software code for business applications. Responsible for middle-tier implementation and integration with backend databases. Works with technical staff to understand problems with software and develops specifications to resolve them. Participates in the development of software user manuals.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE

• Research, design, write, unit- tests, implement and maintain new software applications.
• Build tools to be used by Development and by our Functional QA Teams
• Build test automation suites to ensure the quality of guest impacting products
• Modify and enhance existing applications.
• Prepare detailed specifications from which programs will be modeled, configured, implemented, tested and debugged.
• May develop business relationships and integrate activities with other IT departments to ensure successful implementation and support project efforts
• Report to management on the status of project efforts, identify issues that inhibit the attainment of project goals and implement corrective actions.
• Required to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needs.
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typically less than one year of directly related experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Fluent in at least one application development language
• Familiarity with various application development languages and platforms
• Familiarity with multi-tiered software applications
• Constantly updating personal technical knowledge and skills

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.