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The Software Engineer will contribute to the development, enhancement, and maintenance of background screening products within a high-volume, security-sensitive environment. Responsibilities include implementing features, supporting automated quality assurance, and participating in the full software development lifecycle.

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.

The Software Engineer is responsible for building new features, enhancing existing functionality, and providing ongoing The Software Engineer is responsible for contributing to new feature development, supporting enhancement efforts, and assisting in the maintenance of First Advantage’s fingerprinting and background screening products. Working within a high‑volume and security‑sensitive environment, the Software Engineer will participate in the full software development lifecycle under the guidance of senior team members. Responsibilities include implementing well‑defined components, supporting software verification activities, contributing to automated quality assurance, documenting code and processes, and applying established team standards and best practices. This role is well‑suited for an engineer early in their career who is eager to learn, comfortable with open‑ended requirements, curious about emerging technologies such as AI, and willing to research and grow within a complex and evolving technical ecosystem.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Assist in planning application enhancements by analyzing requirements and contributing to design discussions

· Implement well‑scoped features and improvements using C#, .NET, Razor Pages, and RESTful APIs

· Validate and troubleshoot services using Postman and other defined tools

· Contribute to automated testing using Playwright and related frameworks

· Create and update automated tests using Playwright and related frameworks

· Write SQL queries and support data‑related tasks in Microsoft SQL Server

· Participate in cloud deployment tasks using Azure services following established team processes

· Collaborate using GitHub for source control and support CI/CD automation via GitHub Actions

· Assist in production support by helping investigate issues and participating in release activities

· Conduct research to support tasks with ambiguous or evolving requirements

· Maintain documentation for components, processes, and technical decisions

· Engage in training, peer learning, code reviews, and professional development activities

· Work collaboratively within the team and communicate progress, roadblocks, and ideas effectively

Job Qualifications

Education:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent education or experience

Experience:

· 0–2 years of hands‑on programming experience using C#/.NET or related technologies

· Foundational understanding of relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server

· Basic familiarity with object‑oriented programming, design patterns, and modern web development concepts · Exposure to RESTful API development and common standards such as JSON and XML · Coursework, internship experience, or hobby‑level exposure to Azure or other cloud platforms · Experience (academic, internship, or professional) using GitHub · Familiarity with Postman, Playwright, or similar tools is a plus · Ability to troubleshoot straightforward issues and follow established debugging practices · Interest in leveraging AI tools for learning and productivity, while maintaining independent problem‑solving skills · Strong communication skills, willingness to ask questions, and a collaborative, growth‑oriented mindset Value-Add Skills: · Exposure to NoSQL databases (e.g., CosmosDB, MongoDB) · Experience with MVC, MVVM, or other architectural patterns · Familiarity with Visual Studio, VS Code, or comparable development tools

Other Requirements:

· For compliance reasons, all personnel must be United States Citizens and have, for 3 of the past 5 years, resided

in the United States OR worked for the United States overseas in a federal or military capacity OR be a

dependent of a federal or military employee serving overseas.

Working Environment:

Fully Remote working

Travel Requirements:

N/A

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements.

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!

The salary range for this position is approximately $75,000 - $85,000 base annually. This range reflects our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

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Equal Employment Opportunities at First Advantage
First Advantage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace and recruitment process that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions at First Advantage are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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