Junior Software Engineer - Kraków, Poland

Junior Software Engineer
At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest asset — 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.
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 global technology platform, First Advantage builds fully scalable, configurable screening programs that meet the unique needs of over 33,000 clients across the world. 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.
What You'll Do
A successful Junior Software Engineer will own initiatives that include but are not limited to the below:

• 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 to use them.
• Provide assistance to the testing team and support personnel as needed to resolve application issues.
• Respond promptly and professionally to bug reports.
• Provide input and estimates about the efforts required to build desired functionality.
• Learn and implement new technologies and design patterns.
• Use Test Driven Development (TDD) techniques to specify a detailed executable design for your solution.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure cohesive and efficient software development.
• Participate in CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance to streamline the development process.

What You May Need to be Successful:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent.
• 1+ years of application development experience in one or more of the following: Backend (Java or C#), Frontend (Angular 4+ or React).
• Desire to learn all layers of the stack from frontend UI to databases and model layers.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly in a distributed team environment.
• Basic understanding of cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

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. 
Additional Benefits: 

• Competitive benefits package, including health care, life insurance and Multisport,
• Challenging projects. 
• Spacious, modern, and fully equipped office space in the heart of Krakow. 
• Flexibility and possibility to work remotely. 
• Superior co-working and personal development experience. 

More About Our Values Code: 

• Honor Honesty, Consistency, Responsibility: Do the right thing  
• Cultivate an environment of dignity: Show respect for the individual  
• Take an Outside-In approach: Put the client first  
• Think out-of-the-box: Innovate and create  
• Stay Team-Oriented: Collaborate and appreciate each other 

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!