Software Engineer II- Middleware

Company Summary First American (India) is a GCC (Global Capability Center) of the First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF) family of companies. FAI is a proud member of the FORTUNE 500 companies and has been amongst the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eight consecutive years. First American Financial Corporation provides comprehensive title insurance, closing/settlement, property data and technology solutions. First American (India) creates quality solutions for its customers by combining software, back office, and knowledge processing operations to fulfill First American's business requirements. Our priorities are our employees, customers, and shareholders - in that order. First American (India) has been ranked amongst India's Best Companies To Work For™ 2023: Listed amongst the Top 100 by Great Place To Work® India, FAI is also certified Best Workplaces for Women and Workplace with Inclusive Practices. Software Services helps build First American's product suite that encompasses the best in class Title Insurance, Settlement and Mortgage solutions platforms. Leverages technology product stack across Microsoft platform predominantly to develop, enhance and maintain the best in class applications. The R & D division delivers solutions for the title insurance industry leveraging the best of NLP, AI and ML. Job Summary We are seeking a Software Engineer II with 3-5 years of experience in software development, API integration, and middleware technologies. The ideal candidate will contribute to the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of enterprise integration solutions. This role involves working with APIs, messaging platforms, cloud technologies, and modern DevOps practices to deliver scalable and reliable business applications. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams including application development, architecture, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders to build and support integration services while following Agile development methodologies and operational best practices. Key Responsibilities Knowledge of any 1 programming language for eg. Python, Node.JS etc. Develop and support APIs, web services, and middleware components based on business and technical requirements. Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and documentation. Troubleshoot application and integration issues and support production and non-production environments. Exposure to any API Gateway and API lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality and scalable solutions. Implement and maintain CI/CD and automation practices. Support cloud-native deployments pipelines and containerized applications. Participate in code reviews, testing activities, and performance optimization initiatives. Monitor application health and assist in incident resolution using standard monitoring and logging tools. Participate in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications and integration solutions. Required Technical Skills 3-5 years of experience in software engineering, application development, or integration engineering. Experience developing and consuming REST APIs and web services. Understanding of API management concepts, API security, versioning, and lifecycle management. Working knowledge of messaging and event-driven architectures. Experience with Apache Kafka or other messaging technologies is preferred. Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes/OpenShift. Experience with any cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code concepts and tools such as Terraform or similar technologies. Experience with source control systems such as Git. Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automated deployment practices. Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting techniques. Exposure to Agile and DevOps methodologies. Preferred Skills Experience working with middleware and enterprise integration platforms. Understanding of microservices architecture and integration patterns. Familiarity with infrastructure automation and scripting. Basic knowledge of cloud-native application development. Experience supporting production applications and operational environments. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in software development, integration, or middleware technologies. Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. Strong learning agility and willingness to adopt new technologies. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality solutions within timelines. Work Timing : UK Shift (2 PM to 11 PM IST) Experience Level: 3-5 Years . FAI is committed to create an environment that respects, supports and inspires all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation and age. At FAI, we celebrate diversity and believe that an inclusive workforce benefits employees, the organization and our community. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about our company and dedication to putting People First, check out https://firstam.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/faicareers.