Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer (SSE1) Full Stack Engineer (Vestify Product Development) Build the next generation of First American's business platforms with a futuristic, cloud-native stack — Python, NestJS, Next.js, React, and TypeScript. Location: Remote / Bengaluru, India Experience: 5+ Years Employment: Full-Time ABOUT FIRST AMERICAN INDIA First American (India) Private Limited(“FAI”) is a Global Capability Centre (GCC) of the First American Financial Corporation (FAF: NYSE) a leading provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions since 1889. FAI delivers Software Development, IT Infrastructure, Data & Analytics, back-office, and knowledge-processing operations to support First American's global operations across the US, UK, Australia & Canada. We build technology that powers millions of real-estate transactions, with a people-first culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and solving real-world problems at scale. Role Overview We are looking for a highly motivated Full Stack Software Engineer to drive development across both backend and frontend systems for the Vestify platform. This role requires strong technical expertise, a product-oriented mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external teams. You will play a key role in building scalable services, improving system reliability, and delivering high-quality user experiences—while helping the team “move the needle” on both engineering excellence and business outcomes. Key Responsibilities Full Stack Development Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using NestJS and Prisma ORM Build and enhance modern frontend applications using Next.js, React, and TypeScript Develop clean, performant, and maintainable APIs and UI components Ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend systems System Design & Engineering Excellence Contribute to architecture decisions for scalable, reliable, and secure systems Work with PostgreSQL and Redis for efficient data and session management Implement authentication and authorization using OAuth2 and JWT Drive improvements in system performance, reliability, and scalability Quality, Testing & Observability Implement automated testing strategies: Backend and API testing Frontend unit testing (Jest, React Testing Library) End-to-End testing using Playwright Ensure observability and monitoring using OpenTelemetry Maintain high standards in code quality, testing, and reliability Feature Delivery & Experimentation Work with feature flagging frameworks (LaunchDarkly) to: Safely release features Run controlled experiments Partner with product stakeholders to iterate on features quickly and safely Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate closely with: Product managers Design teams Platform and DevOps teams External partner teams where required Translate business requirements into technical solutions Drive alignment across teams to ensure smooth delivery and integration Documentation & Engineering Discipline Create and maintain clear technical documentation Promote reusable patterns and best practices Contribute to team processes, code reviews, and knowledge sharing Drive automation-first mindset across development lifecycle Required Skills & Technologies Backend NestJS (Node.js backend framework) Prisma ORM PostgreSQL Redis (caching/session management) OAuth2 and JWT authentication Frontend Next.js and React TypeScript TanStack (Query, Form, Table) Zod (validation) Axios Testing & Tooling Playwright (E2E) Jest & React Testing Library ESLint, Prettier, Husky Platform & Observability OpenTelemetry Feature flagging (LaunchDarkly / OpenFeature) Required AI Engineering Tools (Mandated for Claude/Cursor Usage) Hands on knowledge on Claude and/or Cursor for AI-assisted development workflows MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration for tool and context orchestration GitHub Copilot or equivalent in-editor coding assistance for productivity and code quality Prompt/version management practices to ensure repeatable and auditable AI usage Secure usage guidelines for AI tools, including handling of proprietary and sensitive information What We’re Looking For Core Competencies Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across the stack Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code Good understanding of system design and scalable architectures Ownership mindset with focus on delivering business value Collaboration & Impact Ability to work effectively across teams and stakeholders Strong communication skills—both technical and non-technical Focus on outcomes, not just outputs Nice to Have Experience working in AWS-based environments Exposure to feature experimentation and A/B testing frameworks Understanding of domain-driven design or product-centric development Experience in regulated or compliance-sensitive environments #J-18808-Ljbffr First American Financial Corporation