Fountane inc

Position Overview:

We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Lead with a strong background in cloud-native application development, microservices architecture, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering complex enterprise-grade applications and will

be capable of leading a large team to build scalable, secure, and high-

performance systems. This person will not only be a technical expert but also an effective people manager, fostering growth and collaboration within their team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead by example, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to team knowledge-sharing efforts.
• Provide guidance on best practices, architecture, and development processes.
• Drive the design and implementation of cloud-native enterprise applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Champion the adoption of microservices principles and design patterns across the engineering team.
• Maintain a hands-on approach in software development, contributing directly to code while balancing leadership responsibilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, UI/UX, DevOps,
• QA, Security) to ensure successful delivery of features and enhancements.
• Continuously evaluate and improve the development process, from CI/CD pipelines to code quality and testing.
• Ensure application security best practices are followed, addressing vulnerabilities and potential threats in a proactive manner.
• Help define technical roadmaps and provide input on architectural decisions that meet both current and future customer needs.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation within the engineering team.

Required Skills & Experience:

Technical Skills:

Core Technologies: Strong expertise in Node.js and Javascript,

with the ability to pick up new languages and technologies as required.

Cloud Expertise: Hands-on experience with cloud technologies,

particularly AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Microservices Architecture: Proven experience in building and

maintaining cloud-native, microservices-based applications.

Security Awareness: Deep understanding of security principles,

especially in the context of developing enterprise applications.

Development Tools: Proficiency in version control systems (Git),

CI/CD tools, containerization (Docker), and orchestration platforms

(Kubernetes).

Scalability & Performance: Strong knowledge of designing

systems for scalability and performance, with experience managing

large-scale systems.

Communication Skills:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex business concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong presentation skills to effectively convey technical information and business value to clients.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and clients across different time zones and cultural backgrounds.

Experience:

• At least 5-10 years of experience in software engineering with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role managing a team of developers.
• Proven track-record for delivering performant and scalable applications.
• Experience working in client-facing roles, providing technical consulting, and managing client expectations.

Leadership Skills:

• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and motivate a team of engineers.
• Strong communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

LIFE AT FOUNTANE:

• Fountane offers an environment where all members are supported, challenged, recognized & given opportunities to grow to their fullest potential.
• Competitive pay
• Health insurance
• Individual/team bonuses
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Fun/challenging variety of projects/industries
• Flexible workplace policy - remote/physical
• Flat organization - no micromanagement
• Individual contribution - set your deadlines
• Above all - culture that helps you grow exponentially.

Qualifications - No bachelor's degree required. Good communication skills are a must!

ABOUT US:

Established in 2017, Fountane Inc is a Ventures Lab incubating and investing in new competitive technology businesses from scratch. Thus far, we’ve created half a dozen multi-million valuation companies in the US and a handful of sister ventures for large corporations, including Target, US Ventures, and Imprint Engine.

We’re a team of 80 strong from around the world that are radically open-minded and believes in excellence, respecting one another, and pushing our boundaries to the furthest it's ever been.

Position Overview: We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join our team and help design, implement, and optimize data systems that support high-end analytical solutions for our clients. As a customer-centric Data Engineer, you will work closely with clients to understand their business needs and translate them into robust, scalable, and efficient technical solutions. You will be responsible for end-to-end data modelling, integration workflows, and data transformation processes while ensuring security, privacy, and compliance.In this role, you will also leverage the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and large language models (LLMs) to deliver high-impact solutions that drive business success. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of data infrastructure, optimization techniques, and cost-effective data management

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Collaboration:

– Partner with clients to gather and understand their business

requirements, translating them into actionable technical specifications.

– Act as the primary technical consultant to guide clients through data challenges and deliver tailored solutions that drive value.

•Data Modeling & Integration:

– Design and implement scalable, efficient, and optimized data models to support business operations and analytical needs.

– Develop and maintain data integration workflows to seamlessly extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources into data repositories.

– Ensure smooth integration between multiple data sources and platforms, including cloud and on-premise systems

• Data Processing & Optimization:

– Develop, optimize, and manage data processing pipelines to enable real-time and batch data processing at scale.

– Continuously evaluate and improve data processing performance, optimizing for throughput while minimizing infrastructure costs.

• Data Governance & Security:

–Implement and enforce data governance policies and best practices, ensuring data security, privacy, and compliance with relevant industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

–Collaborate with security teams to safeguard sensitive data and maintain privacy controls across data environments.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

– Work closely with data engineers, data scientists, and business

analysts to ensure that the data architecture aligns with organizational objectives and delivers actionable insights.

– Foster collaboration across teams to streamline data workflows and optimize solution delivery.

• Leveraging Advanced Technologies:

– Utilize AI, machine learning models, and large language models (LLMs) to automate processes, accelerate delivery, and provide

smart, data-driven solutions to business challenges.

– Identify opportunities to apply cutting-edge technologies to improve the efficiency, speed, and quality of data processing and analytics.

• Cost Optimization:

–Proactively manage infrastructure and cloud resources to optimize throughput while minimizing operational costs.

–Make data-driven recommendations to reduce infrastructure overhead and increase efficiency without sacrificing performance.

Qualifications:

• Experience:

– Proven experience (5+ years) as a Data Engineer or similar role, designing and implementing data solutions at scale.

– Strong expertise in data modelling, data integration (ETL), and data transformation processes.

– Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).

• Technical Skills:

– Advanced proficiency in SQL, data modelling tools (e.g., Erwin,PowerDesigner), and data integration frameworks (e.g., Apache

NiFi, Talend).

– Strong understanding of data security protocols, privacy regulations, and compliance requirements.

– Experience with data storage solutions (e.g., data lakes, data warehouses, NoSQL, relational databases).

• AI & Machine Learning Exposure:

– Familiarity with leveraging AI and machine learning technologies (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) to optimize data processing and analytical tasks.

–Ability to apply advanced algorithms and automation techniques to improve business processes.

• Soft Skills:

– Excellent communication skills to collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

– Strong problem-solving ability with a customer-centric approach to solution design.

– Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, understandable terms for non-technical audiences.

• Education:

– Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

LIFE AT FOUNTANE:

• Fountane offers an environment where all members are supported, challenged, recognized & given opportunities to grow to their fullest potential.
• Competitive pay
• Health insurance for spouses, kids, and parents.
• PF/ESI or equivalent
• Individual/team bonuses
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Fun/challenging variety of projects/industries
• Flexible workplace policy - remote/physical
• Flat organization - no micromanagement
• Individual contribution - set your deadlines
• Above all - culture that helps you grow exponentially!

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Established in 2017, Fountane Inc is a Ventures Lab incubating and investing in new competitive technology businesses from scratch. Thus far, we’ve created half a dozen multi-million valuation companies in the US and a handful of sister ventures for large corporations, including Target, US Ventures, and Imprint Engine.

We’re a team of 120+ strong from around the world that are radically open-minded and believes in excellence, respecting one another, and pushing our boundaries to the furthest it's ever been.