At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness.

Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic, cross-functional team. You’ll build and optimize AI-driven solutions and data pipelines, working with modern cloud and data technologies to deliver impactful results.

What We Do:

We are on the frontline of recruitment enabling organizations to Hire Smarter. Onboard Faster™ First Advantage is an HR Tech company delivering innovative solutions and insights to enable our clients to manage risk and hire the best talent. Leveraging an advanced technology platform, First Advantage builds fully scalable, configurable screening programs that meet the unique needs of over 33,000 clients. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA and with an internationally distributed workforce spanning 19 countries with about 5,500 employees, First Advantage performs over 93 million screens in over 200 countries and territories annually.

Who You Are:

You are self-motivated and ready to “roll up your sleeves." While you are an independent contributor, you are also collaborative. You can spearhead a project and see it through from start to completion.

As a team player, you navigate cross-functional teams and work well with team members in other business units and departments toward a common goal.

An Innovator — you see gaps in current processes or workflows as an opportunity to improve and try something new.

A lifelong learner and always seeking out 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.

About Role:

The Senior Data Engineer will be working for “Data as An Asset Team” which delivers and support all First Advantage need for data, reporting, analytics and intelligence to recommend business solutions (geared by machine learning models) The Developer work side by side with product owners and project leads to ensure expected quality software is built to serve our FA customers. The Developer is expected to learn the business and technical components of an application and work with their peers to follow Agile software development methodologies. Grow your career in our dynamic and fast paced environment of diverse software platforms and challenging projects that shape the future of the banking industry.

Roles and Responsibilities:

This role is for an ETL developer to design, develop, maintain, and test Data warehouse and Data Lake applications collaborating with the development team, testing team and business partners to ensure successful delivery and implementation of application Requirements.
Responsible for reviewing and understanding requirements and translating them into high-level including source to target mappings
Create and maintain optimal data pipeline for data warehouse and data lake
Identify, design and implement internal process improvements applicable both for On-Premises and Cloud Migrations: Automating manual processes, Optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability.
Responsible for unit testing, debugging, and performance testing, with key focus on data accuracy and integrity
Responsible for development of job schedules that integrate with upstream and downstream systems Accountable for on-time delivery of all documentation that include data mapping, design, build, testing, and deployment

Experience: Required Skills:

Minimum of 5+ years of development experience in relational database, NoSQL , or another industry accepted database platforms.
5 years of Proficiency in planning & delivery of robust enterprise-grade data engineering pipelines using Python, Apache Spark, ETL
Minimum of 5 years in Data Analysis
Familiar with source code control version such as GIT
Experience in Creating high-level Design Artifacts.
Ability to present technical concepts to senior level business stakeholders.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Impeccable Communication skills – verbal and written.
Should be a self-motivated worker.
Excellent interpersonal skills, positive attitude, team-player.
Willingness to learn and adapt to changes.
Strong time management and task prioritization

Desired Skills:

Experience with Data warehouse, Data Mart and Data Lake Technologies.
Experience with cloud technology - Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Explorer, Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory, Azure Logic Apps, and Azure Delta Lake.
Familiar with distributed data (structured, semi-structured, unstructured, streaming) processing techniques using Apache Spark, Hadoop, Hive, Kafka, and big data ecosystem technologies.
Experience integrating with API's
Minimum of 2+ years of Linux / shell scripting complementary
Prior experience of working with globally distributed teams
Agile driven development

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.

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!

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS – India Region:

Most of the roles are enabled with the ability to work remotely with occasional business travel. Hybrid working model

Comprehensive employee Leave policy

Career progressions through Internal job opportunities and Global Talent mobility programs

Career Development: Mentoring Program, People Management Program, cross-functions training, soft skills training.

Continuous learning and development opportunities. Upskilling and reskilling opportunities mobilized through e-learning platforms

Training and Certification reimbursement programs

Medical Insurance coverage for employees and parental insurance benefits available. Calendarized Employee Wellness programs

Quarterly Rewards and Recognition program to recognize exemplary performance

Other attractive allowances – Weekend working, Holiday pay, Relocation assistance, Maternity bonus, Creche allowance & Other allowance etc.

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.