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We’re looking for talented and passionate software creators
Fair. Equal.
Always.
Fair. Equal.
Always.
Here at First Factory, we know no other way. Everyone has the same opportunity to shine and advance. We value the individual and strongly believe that an inclusive environment brings the richest talent and greatest results.
We cannot accomplish anything without our team driving our results and pushing us to constantly be better. We are only successful if we listen to our team, respond to their needs, and find the opportunities that they are passionate about.
Open Positions
Description
As a junior hybrid QA, you will be part of the quality assurance team, responsible for supporting software testing activities and ensuring the quality of our products. While having limited professional experience in the field of quality assurance, you should possess a foundational understanding of software testing concepts and techniques. You will work under the guidance and supervision of senior team members, who will provide support and mentorship as you grow in your role. A successful Junior QA Engineer will actively seek self-learning opportunities, be open to constructive feedback, and demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous self-improvement. Effective communication, collaboration, and respectful interaction with team members are crucial for success in this role.
About First Factory:
We are a software development company with over two decades of experience, boasting a dynamic team of 200+ professionals actively engaged in diverse projects across various industries. We invite you to join us on this journey as we continue to thrive and embrace fresh challenges.
Requirements
Experience in software testing and test automation
Good knowledge of software QA methodologies, types, tools, processes, and best practices
Experience using test management systems such as Jira, Azure DevOps
Familiarity performing functional testing, regression testing, smoke testing, and sanity testing for both web and mobile applications
Knowledge using at least one automated testing technology such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium
Good understanding of coding languages such as Java, C#, Javascript, .net
Familiarity with source code tools like Bitbucket, GitHub
Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential to effectively communicate with team members or clients
Have a strong commitment to quality, attention to detail, and a desire to ensure software reliability is essential
Adaptable to changes and have a desire to continuously improve their skills.
ISTQB certification is a plus
Some of our benefits:
Work From Home
We believe in hybrid work. While the office is open five days per week, most employees enjoy working predominantly from home.
Medical & Dental Insurance
First Factory is proud to offer free private medical and dental insurance for our Costa Rican team members.
Time Off
Enjoy your time away from work. Our vacation policy grants extra PTO after 2 years of employment. Our team never misses a national holiday and has their birthday off.
Special events are important for you; take time off to attend your graduation, weddings, and more.
Continuous Learning
We want you in for the long term. We hire individuals passionate about learning and offer many tools for professional development and growth. We provide a $500 educational reimbursement so you can reach your learning and professional goals.
Learn about our culture and more benefits here
Description
First Factory is constantly growing and is always looking for the best software developers, if you are eager to work with a client on a creative and innovative team, this is your opportunity.
About First Factory:
We are a software development company with over two decades of experience, boasting a dynamic team of 200+ professionals actively engaged in diverse projects across various industries. We invite you to join us on this journey as we continue to thrive and embrace fresh challenges.
Requirements
Proven experience working with ASP.NET, VB.NET and C#
Strong comprehension of the Software Development Life Cycle
Hands-on experience working with Entity Framework, LINQ and MVC
Hands-on experience working with FrontEnd Frameworks and Libraries, specifically React.
Familiarity with WPF, WCF, and Web API
Proficiency with SQL Database technologies like MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server
Knowledge of Web Components such as MVC architecture, Azure App Services, and others
Experience working with applications life cycle
Experience working in an Agile environment
Some of our benefits:
Work From Home
We believe in hybrid work. While the office is open five days per week, most employees enjoy working predominantly from home.
Medical & Dental Insurance
First Factory is proud to offer free private medical and dental insurance for our Costa Rican team members.
Time Off
Enjoy your time away from work. Our vacation policy grants extra PTO after 2 years of employment. Our team never misses a national holiday and has their birthday off.
Special events are important for you; take time off to attend your graduation, weddings, and more.
Continuous Learning
We want you in for the long term. We hire individuals passionate about learning and offer many tools for professional development and growth. We provide a $500 educational reimbursement so you can reach your learning and professional goals.
Learn about our culture and more benefits here
Description
First Factory is constantly growing and is looking for a Java Fullstack Developer ( Java + React ) eager to work with a commercial and luxury real estate client in an innovative and detail-oriented environment with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.
About First Factory:
We are a software development company with over two decades of experience, boasting a dynamic team of 200+ professionals actively engaged in diverse projects across various industries. We invite you to join us on this journey as we continue to thrive and embrace fresh challenges.
Requirements
Requirements
Extensive technical knowledge in Java 8 and higher versions
Experience using Spring Framework & Hibernate
Hands-on experience with React is a must.
Proficiency with JavaScript and ES6
Hands-on experience working with Spark, Hadoop, and HDFS
Proficiency with Dependency Management using Maven
Knowledge of testing frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, or TestNG
Familiarity with JSON Serialization using Jackson
Experience with RESTful APIs
Proper understanding of system design, data structures, and algorithms
Previous experience working with Agile methodologies
Some of our benefits:
Work From Home
We believe in hybrid work. While the office is open five days per week, most employees enjoy working predominantly from home.
Medical & Dental Insurance
First Factory is proud to offer free private medical and dental insurance for our Costa Rican team members.
Time Off
Enjoy your time away from work. Our vacation policy grants extra PTO after 2 years of employment. Our team never misses a national holiday and has their birthday off.
Special events are important for you; take time off to attend your graduation, weddings, and more.
Continuous Learning
We want you in for the long term. We hire individuals passionate about learning and offer many tools for professional development and growth. We provide a $500 educational reimbursement so you can reach your learning and professional goals.
Learn about our culture and more benefits here
Description
We seek talented junior mobile developers with experience working with ReactNative who are willing to work across multiple projects.
About First Factory:
We are a software development company with over two decades of experience, boasting a dynamic team of 200+ professionals actively engaged in diverse projects across various industries. We invite you to join us on this journey as we continue to thrive and embrace fresh challenges.
Requirements
Proficiency in ReactNative
Knowledge about the mobile app development process, from the first line of code to publishing in the store
Good knowledge of Android, iOS, and Hybrid app creation
Familiarity in writing automated tests in Jest or Enzyme
Familiarity with RESTful APIs and mobile libraries for networking
Experience with profiling and debugging mobile applications
Understanding mobile app design guidelines on each platform and being aware of their differences
Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git
Excellent analytical skills with a good problem-solving attitude
Ability to perform in a team environment
Some of our benefits:
Work From Home
We believe in hybrid work. While the office is open five days per week, most employees enjoy working predominantly from home.
Medical & Dental Insurance
First Factory is proud to offer free private medical and dental insurance for our Costa Rican team members.
Time Off
Enjoy your time away from work. Our vacation policy grants extra PTO after 2 years of employment. Our team never misses a national holiday and has their birthday off.
Special events are important for you; take time off to attend your graduation, weddings, and more.
Continuous Learning
We want you in for the long term. We hire individuals passionate about learning and offer many tools for professional development and growth. We provide a $500 educational reimbursement so you can reach your learning and professional goals.
Learn about our culture and more benefits here
Description
First Factory seeks a passionate Product Owner to help us achieve our internal and external product development goals while inspiring teams to deliver results.
If you are self-motivated, performance and quality-driven, skilled in empathy-based mentoring, like to work independently, have extended experience working with executive stakeholders, and can manage a roadmap and prioritize a backlog for several applications, this is the role for you.
About First Factory:
We are a software development company with over two decades of experience, boasting a dynamic team of 200+ professionals actively engaged in diverse projects across various industries. We invite you to join us on this journey as we continue to thrive and embrace fresh challenges.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for the Product Owner position will be comfortably versed in the Software Development Lifecycle, has demonstrated experience in employee management, and is looking to take ownership and leadership of the entire product development process. We're looking for exemplary attention to detail and a commitment to working with honesty and integrity above all else.
Main Responsibilities:
- Develops, owns, and executes product roadmaps, working with internal and external customers to analyze the needs and align to strategic goals
- Manage the relationship with stakeholders and end-users of the applications, anticipating and fulfilling their needs.
- Manage the product backlog and prioritize based on requirements, strategy, and business objectives.
- Drive the development of new features throughout the entire SDLC
- Monitor and evaluate product progress at each stage of the process
- Develop mitigation strategies for problem areas and escalate to key stakeholders
- Ensure that project documentation is created and is maintained
- Liaise with the product team and end-user to deliver updates
- Provide leadership to the development teams to meet coding standards, estimation targets, and client expectations
- Conduct informal and formal feedback sessions for team members on their path to reaching career goals
Requirements
- 3 years of experience as a Product Owner in Software Development Environments
- Experience being the main point of contact for stakeholders and managers
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills – written, oral, and presentation skills
- Able to build consensus with staff at all levels of the organization
- Employee or peer management experience is required
- Ability to work with multiple projects and stakeholders
- Ability to think strategically, conceptually as well as analytical
Some of our benefits:
- Work From Home
We believe in hybrid work. While the office is open five days per week, most employees enjoy working predominantly from home.
First Factory proudly offers free private medical and dental insurance for our Costa Rican team members.
- Time off
Enjoy your time away from work. Our vacation policy grants extra PTO after 2 years of employment. Our team never misses a national holiday and has their birthday off.
Special events are important for you; take time off to attend your graduation, weddings, and more.
- Continuous Learning
We want you in for the long term. We hire individuals passionate about learning and offer many tools for professional development and growth. We provide a $500 educational reimbursement so you can reach your learning and professional goals.
Medical & Dental Insurance
First Factory is proud to offer free private medical and dental insurance for our Costa Rican team members.
Learn about our culture and more benefits here.
Description
We are currently seeking a highly skilled SQL Server Reporting Services Administrator to manage, support, and improve our reporting services infrastructure. Our complex environment has over 400 reports, multiple databases, 500+ views, and 300+ stored procedures, thus requiring a candidate with a deep understanding of SQL Server architecture and optimization techniques, specifically in the context of reporting services. Knowledge of the Power BI platform is also a crucial requirement for this role.
About First Factory:
We are a software development company with over two decades of experience, boasting a dynamic team of 200+ professionals actively engaged in diverse projects across various industries. We invite you to join us on this journey as we thrive and embrace fresh challenges.
Main Responsibilities:
Oversee the administration and maintenance of our SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) environment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
Manage and enhance our library of over 400 reports, collaborating with stakeholders to meet evolving business requirements.
Develop new reports and reporting solutions utilizing SQL queries, stored procedures, and other relevant technologies.
Implemented and optimized SQL Server databases and structures to support efficient reporting operations.
Conduct performance tuning and query optimization to improve the speed and efficiency of reporting processes.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for SSRS-related issues, ensuring timely resolution.
Implemented and maintained SQL Server replication for data distribution and availability across multiple servers.
Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies for SQL Server databases, ensuring data integrity and availability.
Stay abreast of the latest developments in SQL Server technologies and reporting tools, incorporating best practices into our environment.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data analysts and developers, to integrate reporting solutions seamlessly into our business processes.
Mentor and train junior team members on SQL Server administration and reporting services best practices.
Requirements
Strong experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator focusing on reporting services.
In-depth knowledge of SQL Server architecture, administration, and optimization techniques.
Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries and optimizing database performance.
Hands-on experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Power BI.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with a customer-focused approach.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing requirements in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with data visualization principles and best practices is advantageous.
Some of our benefits:
Work From Home
We believe in hybrid work. While the office is open five days per week, most employees enjoy working predominantly from home.
Medical & Dental Insurance
First Factory is proud to offer free private medical and dental insurance for our Costa Rican team members.
Time Off
Enjoy your time away from work. Our vacation policy grants extra PTO after 2 years of employment. Our team never misses a national holiday and has their birthday off.
Special events are important for you; take time off to attend your graduation, weddings, and more.
Continuous Learning
We want you in for the long term. We hire individuals passionate about learning and offer many tools for professional development and growth. We provide a $500 educational reimbursement so you can reach your learning and professional goals.
Learn about our culture and more benefits here