Cloud Engineer

Job Description

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. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness.

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.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic, cross-functional team. Youll build and optimize AI-driven solutions and data pipelines, working with modern cloud and data technologies to deliver impactful results.

What We Do:

We are on the frontline of recruitment enabling organizations to Hire Smarter. Onboard Faster First Advantage is an HR Tech company delivering innovative solutions and insights to enable our clients to manage risk and hire the best talent. Leveraging an advanced technology platform, First Advantage builds fully scalable, configurable screening programs that meet the unique needs of over 33,000 clients. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA and with an internationally distributed workforce spanning 19 countries with about 5,500 employees, First Advantage performs over 93 million screens in over 200 countries and territories annually.

Who You Are:

You are self-motivated and ready to roll up your sleeves." While you are an independent contributor, you are also collaborative. You can spearhead a project and see it through from start to completion.

As a team player, you navigate cross-functional teams and work well with team members in other business units and departments toward a common goal.

An Innovator you see gaps in current processes or workflows as an opportunity to improve and try something new.

A lifelong learner and always seeking out opportunities to learn and upskill, you understand the importance of thorough and secure screenings and are interested in the Human Capital sector and the confluence of people, process, and technology.

About Role:

We are looking for a seasoned DevOps, Cloud Engineer with over 6 years of experience in cloud infrastructure and automation, primarily on AWS. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building and managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions, along with expertise in, infrastructure as code, and cloud-native DevOps practices.

What You will be doing Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Manage and automate AWS infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, or other IaC tools.
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline deployment workflows and improve release cycles.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, availability, and scalability across cloud environments.
• Design and manage cloud networking components including VPCs, subnets, route tables, NAT gateways, VPNs, and peering connections.
• Implement and maintain cloud security posture including IAM policies, security groups, encryption standards, and compliance controls.
• Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and remediation activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues efficiently.
• Solid understanding of Linux/Unix systems and shell scripting.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Maintain documentation for infrastructure, CI/CD workflows, and operational procedures.
• Support hybrid/multi-cloud environments with Azure services as needed.

Good to have:

• Implement and manage containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS/ECS).

What we are looking for Primary Skills:

• Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, ECS/EKS, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, etc.)
• Security & Compliance: IAM policies, VPC configurations, Cloud security best practices
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, AWS CloudFormation
• Scripting & Automation: Bash, Python, PowerShell
• CI/CD & Other Tools: Jenkins (Pipeline scripting, plugin management), GitHub Actions (Workflow automation, secrets management), Nexus, SonarQube, CodeQL

Secondary Skills:

• Cloud: Azure
• Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes (EKS/AKS)

Preferred Certifications:

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Solutions Architect

Why First Advantage is Your Next Big Career Move

First Advantage is going through a technology transformation We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experiences, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact.

What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today

You have learned a little about us today we want to learn about you If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise, tell us about you by applying now

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS India Region:

• Most of the roles are enabled with the ability to work remotely with occasional business travel. Hybrid working model
• Comprehensive employee Leave policy
• Career progressions through Internal job opportunities and Global Talent mobility programs
• Career Development: Mentoring Program, People Management Program, cross-functions training, soft skills training.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities. Upskilling and reskilling opportunities mobilized through e-learning platforms
• Training and Certification reimbursement programs
• Medical Insurance coverage for employees and parental insurance benefits available. Calendarized Employee Wellness programs
• Quarterly Rewards and Recognition program to recognize exemplary performance
• Other attractive allowances Weekend working, Holiday pay, Relocation assistance, Maternity bonus, Creche allowance & Other allowance etc.

United States Equal Opportunity Employment:

First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices. We value all of our candidates, employees, and clients, and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other area protected by applicable law.

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