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Full-Time

Functional Analyst

Hybrid

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First American

First American

10,001+ employees

Provides title insurance and real estate services

Real Estate
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$83k - $110.5kAnnually

Entry, Junior

Orange, CA, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
IT Consulting
Consulting
Required Skills
Agile
Communications
Requirements
  • New graduates with a computer science degree or comparable are welcome to apply.
  • 1-3 years of experience in a related industry.
  • Working knowledge of quality assurance and acceptance testing methodologies and/or training.
  • Maintain the perspective of the end-user to ensure that the software will function optimally in the business process environment.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Good written and oral communication skills in order to define parameters to meet business requirements.
  • Be anticipatory of customer needs, market conditions, and changes in the business climate.
  • Understand the concepts of, and be able to apply projects, structured testing and development methodologies.
  • Basic understanding of how applications work and are integrated in a real-time environment to meet customer requirements.
  • Basic knowledge of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) practices and related implementation and support.
  • Create documentation of business processes, testing documentation and test cases, training procedures, and standard operating procedures.
  • Standard Microsoft Office skill set.
  • Ability to understand user needs and translate them into business critical requirements to work with technical teams and business users for successful implementation.
  • Good understanding of SDLC and STLC, including a basic knowledge of both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
  • Team player with a constant urge to learn and contribute to the team and users in a positive manner.
Responsibilities
  • Involve in functional and technical implementation needs for applications supported by the business division.
  • Participate in discussions and gathering of business system requirements and related solutions for supported applications and systems.
  • Document business requirements into a formal specification document, with regular updates as required.
  • Perform end-to-end testing of solution being implemented and support complete SDLC.
  • Assist business units in verifying that applications provide the agreed upon functionality.
  • Support ongoing maintenance of applications, liaising at regular cadence with business stakeholders and users to resolve issues reported.
  • Partner with vendor on regular support items and software updates when applicable.
  • Other duties as assigned.

First American provides title insurance, specialty insurance, and various real estate-related services. Their title insurance protects buyers from potential ownership disputes and ensures smooth real estate transactions by offering professional settlement services. The company also offers a platform called myFirstAm®, which allows users to access property information, maps, and manage orders conveniently. Unlike many competitors, First American has a vast database of over 5.5 billion document images and property information covering 99% of the U.S. housing stock, which enhances their data solutions for clients. The goal of First American is to facilitate real estate transactions while protecting investments and providing comprehensive support to homebuyers, real estate professionals, and lenders.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$800.2M

Headquarters

Santa Ana, California

Founded

1889

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • First American's strategic acquisitions, such as Mother Lode Holding Company, enhance its market position and service offerings.
  • The company's focus on digital transformation, evidenced by the acquisition of Docutech, positions it well for future growth in the digital mortgage space.
  • Being recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For highlights a positive work culture and strong employee satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • The recent data breach allegations could damage First American's reputation and customer trust.
  • The highly competitive real estate and insurance markets require continuous innovation to maintain market share.

What makes First American unique

  • First American's comprehensive suite of services, from title insurance to real estate data solutions, offers a one-stop-shop for real estate transactions, unlike competitors who may specialize in only one area.
  • Their proprietary platform, myFirstAm®, provides seamless access to property information and transaction management, setting them apart in terms of technological integration.
  • The company's extensive database, covering 99% of U.S. housing stock, provides unparalleled data insights for real estate and mortgage decisions.

Benefits

401k matching

Health, vision, dental insurance

Professional development