Founding Minds

About FoundingMinds:

We are one of the preferred product development partners in the software industry. We work with clients across the globe to design and develop products for them. We are also an incubator for many startups. As a contributor, you will get an opportunity to work with different ideas, brainstorm with diverse people, widen your way of thinking, learn different technologies, research what you have to do, contribute your best to the projects and take ownership of what you do to your project. If you are passionate you will have no dearth in opportunities to build your career in Founding Minds.

Profile required 

• Experience in Java stack (preferably Springboot)
• Strong knowledge in Design Principles & Patterns and Development methodologies
• Must have Good experience working on Rest services
• Good experience with Java Microservices architecture
• Strong Expertise with RDBMS and NoSQL databases
• Experience in test driven development (unit testing. Mocking, BDD)
• Strong experience in Agile methodologies
• Preferable to have experience working on Angular and React 
• Preferable to have experience on Docker and kubernetes
• Preferable to have experience in finance domain
• Preferable to have experience in AWS or any other cloud services

The ideal candidate should have

• Strong fundamentals in Core Java, JDBC, and J2EE.
• Hands-on experience of development and support of enterprise-level cloud-native application
• Hands-on experience in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, ORM Tools, and Cloud technologies
• Hands-on experience of Java Microservices architecture
• Hands-on experience with AWS services
• Good communication & presentation skills
• Have a good sense of humor

If you’re an innovative thinker with a passion for technology and a drive to make a difference, we’d love to meet you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with FoundingMinds!

About Founding Minds

At Founding Minds, we are one of the preferred product development partners in the software industry, collaborating with clients across the globe to design and build innovative software products. We also serve as an incubator for many startups, giving our team members exposure to diverse projects and emerging technologies. As a contributor, you’ll have the opportunity to brainstorm with talented individuals, explore new ideas, and apply a wide range of technologies. We encourage ownership, continuous learning, and innovation. If you are passionate about technology and problem-solving, Founding Minds offers limitless opportunities to grow your career.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Junior Automation Engineer with hands-on experience in automation tool. The ideal candidate will assist in building automation solutions, integrating AI capabilities, and contributing to innovative automation initiatives across domains.

Key Responsibilities

·       Develop and implement automation workflows using automation tools and scripting languages.

·       Assist in integrating AI agents.

·       Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to understand and deliver project requirements.

·       Support deployment and management of automation solutions on cloud platforms.

·       Gain exposure to OCR and document processing systems to enhance automation accuracy.

·       Troubleshoot, maintain, and continuously improve existing automation workflows.

Required Skills and Experience

·       Total Experience: Around 5 years

·       Automation experience: 2 years

·       Development experience in any programming language (Python, Java, C#, etc.)

·       Basic understanding of AI Agents and their application in automation.

·       Familiarity with OCR and document processing technologies.

·       Working knowledge of cloud platforms; experience with Docker or Kubernetes is an advantage.

·       Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

·       Eagerness to learn and grow in automation and AI-driven technologies.

Why Join Us

·       Work with a dynamic team on cutting-edge automation projects.

·       Opportunity to learn, innovate, and grow in a fast-evolving domain.

·       Exposure to multiple technologies and real-world product challenges.

·       Supportive, collaborative, and growth-oriented work culture.

If you’re enthusiastic about automation and eager to learn, Founding Minds is the place to accelerate your career journey.

Key Responsibilities

Performance Optimization & Query Tuning

  • Tune query performance for PostgreSQL, EdgeDB, MongoDB Atlas, and Snowflake.

  • Analyze execution plans, identify bottlenecks, and implement indexing & caching strategies.

  • Work with engineering teams to optimize schema design for OLTP (Postgres/EdgeDB) and metadata storage (MongoDB).

Database Architecture & Scalability

  • Design multi-tenant scaling strategies for PostgreSQL and MongoDB Atlas (schema, sharding, partitioning).

  • Implement high-availability, replication, and clustering configurations.

  • Optimize Snowflake warehouse configurations for query speed and cost control.

Operational Excellence

  • Plan and execute zero-downtime database upgrades and schema migrations.

  • Set up proactive monitoring, alerting, and anomaly detection across all database systems.

  • Manage capacity planning for storage and compute resources across Postgres, MongoDB Atlas, and Snowflake.

Storage & Cost Optimization

  • Reduce storage costs via archiving, partitioning, compression, and lifecycle policies.

  • Optimize Snowflake compute and storage usage with warehouse tuning and data pruning.

  • Implement tiered storage strategies for cold vs. hot data.

Security, Compliance & Governance

  • Enforce encryption, access controls, and audit logging across all databases.

  • Ensure compliance with GDPR, SOC 2, and other relevant regulations.

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

  • Partner with backend, platform, and data engineering teams to ensure efficient database usage.

  • Provide training and documentation on query best practices and schema design.

Qualifications

Required:

  • 7+ years DBA experience, with deep expertise in PostgreSQL and MongoDB Atlas.

  • Strong understanding of multi-tenant architectures in production.

  • Experience with Snowflake query optimization, warehouse tuning, and cost management.

  • Proven success in executing zero-downtime upgrades and large-scale migrations.

  • Strong skills in query optimization, indexing, partitioning, and sharding.

  • Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, SQL) for automation.

  • Hands-on experience with monitoring tools (pg_stat_statements, Atlas monitoring, Snowflake Resource Monitors, Prometheus, Grafana).

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with EdgeDB or graph/relational hybrid databases.

  • Familiarity with Kubernetes-based database deployments (StatefulSets, Operators).

  • Background in distributed caching (Redis, Memcached).

Are you passionate about building smart, scalable solutions? We're looking for an Application Designer to join our Solution Development team in Trivandrum.

What you’ll do:

🔹 Define and develop application solutions based on business requirements

🔹 Work across the full SDLC – from solution design to delivery

🔹 Ensure high-quality output with minimal issues

What we’re looking for:

✔️ 3+ years of experience in software development and implementation

✔️ Hands-on experience delivering 2-3 real customer projects

✔️ Strong in solution design and problem-solving

✔️ Proficiency in Java / C# / Python / HTML / Relational Databases

✔️ Familiar with REST/SOAP APIs, API management, and business process automation

✔️ Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Education: Bachelors or Masters in Engineering (Computer Science Preferred)