Remote Software Engineer I

Company Summary

Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American’s family of companies, FirstFunding, operates as a non-depository (non-bank) company offering warehouse lending facilities. These facilities help provide necessary funding capability to non-delegated correspondent lenders, correspondent lenders, community banks and credit unions. First Funding services roughly 300 accounts currently and is growing! 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 seven 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.

Job Summary

Participates in the design, development, coding, testing, debugging, and maintenance of software code for FirstFunding business applications. Responsible for middle-tier implementation and integration with backend databases. Works with agile staff to understand software requirements and develops according to specifications to build or modify them. Participates in the development of software user manuals.

Essential Functions

• Experience and solid understanding of Agile software engineering practices.

• Experience translating software requirements and experience with software design solutions.

• Build test cases to ensure the quality testing from quality assurance engineers.

• Designs, codes, unit test, debug, and document those applications.

• Customizes software based on research and stakeholder needs.

• Follow detailed specifications from which programs will be written, designed, coded, tested and debugged.

• Must consult with product owners and develop business relationships and integrate activities in a strong team environment.

• Monitor and report to management on the status of project efforts, anticipating/identifying issues that inhibit the attainment of project goals and implementing corrective actions.

• Required to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needs.

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

• Fluent in multiple application development languages at an expert level

• 3-5 years’ experience developing with Adobe ColdFusion version 10+

• 5 years’ experience with web development platforms such as HTML5, JavaScript, and jQuery

• Experience with various computer platforms and application environments

• 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 skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Typical Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Range of Experience

• Typically 2-5 years of directly related experience

• Experience working with distributed team is preferred

Salary Range: $51,500 - $89,500 Annually

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 factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

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First American invests in its employees' development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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.