Sr. Software Engineer

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American’s family of companies, First American Home Warranty offers a wide range of home warranty products and services to home sellers, buyers and agents. 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

• Develop and maintain full-stack web applications using C#, .NET 8, React and Typescript
• Build scalable Web APIs and integrate with backend databases and services
• Create responsive, modern user interfaces using React with styling libraries like Tailwind and Material UI
• Write comprehensive tests and deliver high-quality software
• Provides maintenance of developed software including regression testing and debugging.
• Create technical documentation to improve team efficiency
• Help define system architecture and project scope for new initiatives
• Understands the goals of the customer, business and team and ensures work will have the greatest customer impact
• Build tools and produce technical documentation to improve developer efficiency and drive alignment within the team
• Experience leading team of engineers in the design, development, and maintenance of software code for business applications.
• Build test automation suites to ensure the quality of guest impacting products
• Formulates and defines system scope and objectives for assigned projects.
• Performs maintenance, installations, upgrades, and other technical duties associated with the support of product applications platforms and/or product systems platforms.
• Responsible for top-tier implementation and integration with backend databases.
• Formulate and define system scope and objectives through research and fact-finding to develop or modify internal business systems.
• Required to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needs.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typically 5-7 years of directly related experience
• Required Technical Skills:
  • Expert-level proficiency in C# and .NET 8
  • Strong experience with React and Typescript
  • Proficiency with modern CSS frameworks (Tailwind, Material UI, etc.)
  • Experience building RESTful Web APIs
  • Knowledge of database design and integration
• Experience working with distributed team is preferred
• Fluent in multiple application development languages at an expert level
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
• Expertise with developing multiple tiers of multi-tiered software applications
• Expertise in designing programs and applications
• Experience designing application systems
• Constantly updating personal technical and business knowledge and skills and mentoring others to increase the knowledge and skills of the team
• Strong organizational or Project Management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

SALARY RANGE

$114,625 - $152,825

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of a factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location

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.