Software Engineer II- Dev Support

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 Role Summary : We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Software Engineer 2 to join our team. This role combines Production Support and Application Development responsibilities, requiring an individual who can effectively monitor and support business critical applications while also contributing to defect resolution, application enhancements, and ongoing development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience building and supporting cloud-native applications, preferably on Microsoft Azure, with strong programming skills in Python and a passion for learning new technologies. Key Responsibilities: Production Support & Application Monitoring Monitor the health and performance of production applications and services. Perform daily operational checks, application validations, and system health assessments. Monitor and manage scheduled jobs using Control-M and other enterprise scheduling tools. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve production incidents in a timely manner. Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures to minimize recurring issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure application stability, reliability, and availability. Participate in on-call support rotations as required. Application Maintenance & Enhancements Analyze and resolve VITs and security related findings. Implement bug fixes and application improvements based on business and operational needs. Develop and maintain cloud native applications and services. Contribute to application modernization and continuous improvement initiatives. Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices. Support testing, deployment, and release activities. Required Qualifications: 3–4 years of professional software engineering experience. Hands on experience developing and supporting cloud native applications, preferably on Microsoft Azure. Strong programming skills in Python. Thorough understanding of Object Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and software development best practices. Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or similar. Experience troubleshooting application issues in production environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn new technologies and programming languages. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Microsoft Azure services and cloud-native architecture. Experience with REST API design, development, and integration. Familiarity with modern web development technologies and frameworks. Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments. Knowledge of application monitoring, logging, and observability tools. Target Technology Stack Primary Technologies Python Microsoft Azure PostgreSQL / Microsoft SQL Server Good to Have Ruby on Rails React JavaScript / TypeScript REST APIs Control-M Acceptable Programming Background Candidates with strong development experience in any of the following technologies and a willingness to learn Python are encouraged to apply: Latest versions of .NET / C# Key Competencies Production support and incident management Application troubleshooting and debugging Cloud-native application development Security remediation and vulnerability management Continuous learning and adaptability Collaboration and communication Ownership and accountability Shift Timings : 6:00 AM IST - 6:30 PM IST 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 .