Solution Architect

at First American in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Job Description

Who We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for nine consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We DoParticipates in the design, development, coding, testing, debugging, and maintenance of software code for business applications. Responsible for middle-tier implementation and integration with backend databases. Works with technical staff to understand problems with software and develops specifications to resolve them. Participates in the development of software user manuals.

HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE
Develop and maintain the overall application architecture, ensuring it meets business and technical requirements.
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality scalable and efficient software solutions.
Create and maintain architecture blueprints and design documents for complex IT systems.
Work with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Provide technical guidance and leadership to development teams on architectural best practices and design patterns.
Ensure seamless integration of new solutions with existing systems and infrastructure.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and framework to improve application architecture and development processes.
Ensure that solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
Ensure that solutions adhere to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in solution architecture, systems design.
8+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on modern technologies and frameworks.
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks such as JavaScript (e.g., React, Node.js), C#, .NET.
Experience with relational database (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Aurora) and NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB).
Strong experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL APIs.
Experience with microservices architecture.
Understanding of application security principles and practices.
Experience with agile methodologies and practices such as Scrum, Kannan
Ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship.

Salary Range: $131,800.00-$175,750.00
This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location

What We OfferBy choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it's the right thing to do, but also because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

First American invests in its employees' development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.