Lead SEO & Web Development Specialist -Remote

Who We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American’s family of companies, First American Home Warranty offers a wide range of home warranty products and services to home sellers, buyers and agents. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for nine consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.What We DoAre you an entrepreneurial-minded individual looking to make a significant impact within a large company? We are excited to announce the launch of our new development practice, and we are seeking a dynamic Lead SEO & Web Development Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of building a team and building innovative products and functionalities for client applications, specializing in the design, development, and testing of software systems for both enhancements and new products. At the start, we want this person to be able to (and still want to) code… because we need you to be hands on as we build this team. If this sounds like you, read the full details below and then apply today!HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTEMentors, coaches, and deeply contributes to the career development of their team and others.Collaborates with the development and marketing teams to integrate SEO best practices into page updates and new content releasesImplement A/B testing and performance analysis and run experiments to drive rapid learningsWorks to develop holistic perspective on the organization, its vision and its activities.Responsible for design and full implementation of software, ensures architecture meets design specsPerforms tasks necessary to support design, QA and implementation teams necessary to rollout productResearch, design, write, test and implement new software applications and systemsEvaluate design alternative, and perform cost benefit analysisLead the design and development of projects that involve any or all layers of our stackBuilds a strong culture of open communication, where teammates can ask questions without fear.Supervise an autonomous cross-functional team responsible for delivering timely, high-quality, and well-tested codeCoach technical leads and individual contributor reportsWork with PMs to ensure timely releases and well-tested featuresHelp set standards regarding infrastructure, architecture, quality and testing strategyRequired to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needsCollaborate with product managers to translate business requirement into system specific functional requirementsHelp define and enforce standards regarding architecture, quality and performanceMentor other developers and contribute to the growth and development of our teamWHAT YOU'LL BRINGBachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; advanced degree preferred10+ years’ experience building full stack applications using modern frameworks, robust testing practices and application monitoring tools4+ years managing engineering teamsExcellent critical thinking abilities and a pragmatic approach to balancing delivery vs. technical debtA track record of proven good judgment and successfully executed high-level projectsExperience architecting and building highly available and resilient distributed systemsFluent in .net, java, javascript/React development languages at an expert levelExperience with AWS, AzureDevOps, Visual Studio, GitHub platforms and application environmentsPrevious experience using OptimizelyExpertise developing multi-tiered software applicationsAdvanced expertise in designing programs, applications systems and APIsConstantly updating technical knowledge and skills and mentoring others to increase the skill level of the departmentMust have conceptual understanding of domain technologiesAbility to convey technical and conceptual ideas/topics to non-technical personnelExceptional organizational/project management skills utilizing an Agile framework. Jira and SmartSheetsAbility to design system with infrastructure, network and server operations team in building complex enterprise level applicationsSolid coding practices including writing technical specification, peer code review, testing (unit, integration, end-to-end)Conceives and own projects - regularly scopes and stages work into well-defined milestones and researches and leads adoption of new approachesSALARY RANGE$131,800 - 219,675The hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay rang for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.What We OfferBy choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.SummaryLocation: USA, California, Santa Rosa; USA, Florida, Remote; USA, Georgia, Remote; USA, Washington, Remote; USA, New York, Remote; USA, Texas, RemoteType: Full time