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:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer and Automation Engineer with 2-5 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Python programming, automation frameworks, cloud services (Azure), and backend development. This role involves designing, developing, and
deploying automation solutions, APIs, and data processing workflows to enhance operational efficiency.
What You will be doing
Roles and Responsibilities:- Automation & Scripting
- Design, develop, and maintain Python-based automation scripts for data extraction, processing, and reporting
- Implement web scraping
- Automate interactions with Excel and databases
- Develop RPA (Robotic Process Automation) tools
- Backend & API Development
- Build RESTful APIs
- Integrate APIs with third-party services, databases, and cloud platforms
- Optimize backend performance with asynchronous programming
- Work with SQL and NoSQL databases
- Cloud & DevOps
- Deploy and manage automation solutions on Azure/AWS
- Implement logging, error handling, and performance monitoring
- Containerize applications
- Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for cost and performance
- Data Engineering & Reporting :
- Develop ETL pipelines for data processing
- Create dashboards for automation insights
- Implement logging, error handling, and performance monitoring
What we are looking for:- 2-5 years in Python development & automation engineering
- Extensive experience in designing and implementing automation solutions using Python
- Proficiency in writing efficient SQL queries and working with relational databases (e.g., MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
- Experience in API development and implementation
- Experience with version control systems, particularly Git
- Familiarity with deployment procedures for automation scripts and solutions
- Experience setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with Azure cloud services, particularly in executing and managing automation solutions
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 I
nternal 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.
