The Role
The Senior Engineer will maintain and optimize IT operations, ensuring server performance and availability while supporting various critical systems and automating processes.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 Engineer will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical production systems, to ensure the availability and consistent performance of our corporate applications.
What You'll Do
Responsibilities
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.
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 Engineer will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical production systems, to ensure the availability and consistent performance of our corporate applications.
What You'll Do
Responsibilities
- Maintain the High availability and Performance of Production servers
- Configure and maintain servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance
- Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes
- Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.
- Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems.
- Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours.
- Experience – 5 years
- Knowledge in enterprise Active Directory design, management, troubleshooting and overall support. Experience working directly with the implementation and administration of Microsoft Windows 2012 R2/2016/2019 server systems (as well as legacy Microsoft server), both virtual and physical, on-premise and Azure/AWS. This contains various roles like IIS etc.
- Experience in overall Windows server administration, management, troubleshooting and overall support on DR strategy, DNS, DHCP, Certificate services, IIS, File Server and terminal servers (RDS).
- Strong technical experience in automating tasks using Microsoft PowerShell.
- Exposure to SQL Server database design and methodology
- Understanding in programming/other scripting languages (VBScript, Perl, Python, etc.…) a plus
- Knowledge in Exchange 2010/2013 & hybrid environment is a plus.
- Experience Office 365 services (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint & etc.) is a plus.
- Minimum knowledge of Linux with 2 years of experience
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.
Top Skills
AWS
Azure
Microsoft Powershell
Microsoft Windows 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 2016
Microsoft Windows 2019
Perl
Python
SQL Server
Vbscript
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The Company
What We Do
First Advantage delivers comprehensive background check solutions and insights that enable employers and housing providers to make confident choices, reduce risk, and maintain compliance.
With offices in 26 locations and a staff of 4,000+ employees, First Advantage leverages leading technology and the industry’s largest global capabilities to complete background checks in 200+ countries and territories. If you’re looking for employee or tenant background check solutions that enable fast and reliable decision making, we’re your First Advantage.
For more detailed information on First Advantage products and services, visit fadv.com.
