Senior Software Engineer – Remote

This is a remote opportunity, but candidates must reside in the Atlanta area for occasional on-site meetings.

Are you an experienced software engineer looking for an opportunity to work on an industry-leading application? Do you enjoy collaborating with other developers and being part of a world-class team that is engaged in meaningful work with high levels of accountability and development potential? If so, this is a rare opportunity to be a part of a transformation on a global scale!

First Advantage is currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer . The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for adding new functionality to First Advantage’s core product, Enterprise Advantage. Working on this high-volume, security intensive application, he/she will write and test code, address performance concerns, and resolve application issues. This individual will work closely with the development team to identify opportunities to improve the product offering in order to create a better user experience for First Advantage’s customers. Bring your talent and skill to a place where you are a true, contributing member of a high-functioning team, working for a global leader in the industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop software applications and solutions based on documented business and system requirements
• Write, edit, and debug code for assigned projects
• Understand how applications operate, are structured, and how customers use them
• Provide assistance to the testing team and support personnel as needed to resolve application issues
• Respond promptly and professionally to bug reports
• Take ownership of the delivery schedule and quality of work
• Provide input and estimates about the effort required to build desired functionality
• Evaluate current applications for stability, scalability, and performance
• Design solutions to problematic programming
• Provide engineering support when building, deploying, configuring, and supporting applications for customers
• Participate with the engineering and operations teams to define plans for standardizing, scaling, and enhancing products
• Mentor more junior engineers on software engineering techniques, processes, and new technologies
• Update job knowledge by studying current development tools, methodologies, and programming techniques
• Participate in educational opportunities and read professional publications
• Protect operations by keeping information confidential

Education

• 5 to 7 years of Java software development experience in an high volume, enterprise environment
• Oracle Certified Professional, Java Programmer certification (highly preferred)
• Oracle Certified Master, Java Developer certification (highly preferred)

Experience

• Significant experience working with Google Web Toolkit (GWT) is highly preferred

Additional Knowledge and Skills

• Must have knowledge of agile software development methodology
• Must have knowledge of systems development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Strong testing methods and techniques is required
• JBoss application server (preferred)
• Git revision control system (preferred)
• Effectively meet deadlines and troubleshoot issues while handling multiple priorities and projects
• Able to work independently with limited direction and/or in a team capacity to handle complex technical issues while ensuring timely solutions
• Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and strong writing/documentation skills

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $115,000.00 /year