Associate SWE Trainee

* We are on the front line of recruitment, enabling organizations to hire smarter and onboard faster. 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. 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. About First Advantage First Advantage (NASDAQ: FA) is a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry. Enabled by proprietary technology and AI, First Advantage’s platforms, data, and APIs power comprehensive employment background screening, identity solutions, and verification services. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have an internationally distributed workforce of about 10,000 employees spanning 17 countries. With a strong emphasis on innovation, automation, and customer success, First Advantage empowers 80,000 organizations to modernize their hiring and onboarding processes on a global scale. What You'll Do We are seeking a motivated Associate Software Engineer Trainee to join our development team. In this role, you will undergo intensive training to build a strong foundation in software engineering principles, coding standards, and system design. You will work closely with senior mentors to contribute to the development, testing, and maintenance of high-quality software applications. * Job Description Job Description **Key Responsibilities** * **On-the-Job Training**: Actively participate in workshops and training sessions to learn new programming languages, frameworks, and methodologies like Agile or Scrum. * **Software Development**: Assist in writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code for non-complex modules under the guidance of senior developers. * **Testing and Debugging**: Help identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects through unit and integration testing. * **Collaboration**: Participate in daily stand-ups and code reviews to gain exposure to professional project workflows and team dynamics. * **Documentation**: Assist in preparing and maintaining technical documents, such as user manuals and README files, to support future maintenance. * **Continuous Improvement**: Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance both personal growth and team productivity. **Required Qualifications** * **Education**: Bachelor’s Engineering degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent * **Technical Skills**: * Basic knowledge of programming languages such as **Java, Python, C#, or C++**. * Foundational understanding of **Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)** and **Data Structures**. * Familiarity with version control systems like **Git**. * Basic understanding of the **Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)**. * **Soft Skills**: * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Eagerness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced environment **We have great people here and are looking for more. Come join us!**   Follow us: * [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FirstAdvantage1) * [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/first_advantage/) * [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/first-advantage) * [X](https://twitter.com/firstadvantage) * [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/FirstAdantage1) _**Equal Employment Opportunities at First Advantage** __First Advantage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace and recruitment process that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions at First Advantage are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law._