Fountane inc

LOCATION: Hyderabad - Hybrid (2 days a week)/WFH

A Little Bit About The Role

As an Associate Product Designer, you will play a critical role in shaping user-centric solutions through innovative design practices. This position bridges creativity and strategy, requiring proficiency in both visual and interaction design. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support senior designers, and contribute to the development of exceptional user experiences that align with business goals. This is an opportunity to grow your skills while delivering impactful design outcomes.

What You Will Be Doing

Design Execution:

• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and polished design assets using tools like Figma.
• Apply design principles to create intuitive and visually appealing interfaces for web and mobile platforms.
• Ensure designs adhere to brand guidelines and accessibility standards.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to gather requirements and refine designs.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions, workshops, and design critiques.
• Facilitate smooth design-to-development handoffs, providing necessary specifications and documentation.

Research & Usability:

• Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions.
• Analyze research findings to identify opportunities for improving product usability and user satisfaction.
• Advocate for user-centered design practices within the team.

Innovation and Learning:

• Stay updated with design trends, emerging tools, and best practices.
• Brainstorm and experiment with innovative design approaches to enhance product offerings.
• Take ownership of small projects and mentor interns or junior team members as needed.

What you will need to be great in this role

Experience:

• 3-6 years of experience in UX/UI or product design roles.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver impactful design solutions in collaborative environments.

Skills:

• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, and accessibility standards.
• Ability to create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.

Attributes:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with lateral thinking abilities.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and contribute to team growth.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality designs.

Leadership:

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
• Willingness to mentor junior designers and contribute to a culture of design excellence.

Portfolio Requirements:

• A portfolio showcasing design projects, highlighting your role in problem-solving, design execution, and user-focused solutions.
• Examples of work that demonstrate strong visual design, user research, and prototyping skills.

Certifications (Optional but Beneficial):

• UX/UI certifications (e.g., Nielsen Norman Group, Interaction Design Foundation).
• Design thinking or ideation certifications (e.g., IDEO, LUMA Institute).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, supported by Scrum or other relevant certifications.

NOTE: This role is ideal for someone eager to make a meaningful impact through design while developing their expertise in a supportive and innovative environment.

Preferred Skills

Storyboarding, User Experience (UX), User Interface Design, Usability, Information architecture, Site Maps, User Flows, Wireframing (Figma), Prototyping, Minimalism, Lateral Thinking, Problem-solving skills, Design Thinking, Accessibility, Design Systems

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree is not necessary, but strong communication skills are essential.

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 100 strong from around the world that are radically open-minded and believe in excellence, respecting one another, and pushing our boundaries to the furthest it's ever been.

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.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible for developing digital systems that deliver optimal end-to-end solutions to our business needs. The work will cover all aspects of software delivery, including working with staff, vendors, and outsourced contributors to build, release and maintain the product.Fountane operates a scrum-based Agile delivery cycle, and you will be working within this. You will work with product owners, user experience, test, infrastructure, and operations professionals to build the most effective solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

●Full-stack development on a multinational team on various products across different technologies and industries.

●Optimize the development process and identify continuing improvements.

●Monitor technology landscape, assess and introduce new technology. Own and communicate development processes and standards.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE GREAT IN THIS ROLE:

●Extensive experience in developing cross-platform mobile applications using React Native

● Strong proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript (ES6+).

● Solid understanding and practical experience with state management libraries like Zustand and

Redux.

● Proven experience integrating with various API layers, including RESTful APIs and GraphQL.

● Experience implementing push notifications using libraries such as Firebase Cloud Messaging

(FCM), Amazon SNS, or similar.

● A strong grasp of core React and React Native concepts, including components, hooks, context

API, and the virtual DOM.

● Deep understanding and practical experience with UI rendering and optimization techniques,

particularly with FlatList and other list rendering components.

● Proven track record of having released 2-3 applications live on both the Google Play Store and

Apple App Store. Please provide links or names of these applications in your application.

● Prior experience in leading and mentoring development teams.

● Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.

● Strong communication and collaboration skills.

● Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.

● Familiarity with mobile development best practices, design patterns, and architectural principles.

● Understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and guidelines for both Android and iOS platforms.

Bonus Points:

● Experience with native Android (Java/Kotlin) or iOS (Swift/Objective-C) development.

● Experience with mobile testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Detox, React Native Testing Library).

● Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for mobile applications.

● Contributions to open-source projects.

●Experience with performance monitoring and analytics tools.

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.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for designing and building high-performance, scalable, and secure backend systems. You will focus on core application logic, APIs, data models, and integration with relational databases.

You’ll work closely with product managers, frontend developers, DevOps, and QA teams to deliver solutions that meet business needs. At Fountane, we follow a scrum-based Agile delivery cycle, and you will be an active contributor to building efficient and future-ready backend services.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Develop, test, and maintain scalable backend services using Golang.
• Design and manage relational database schemas, queries, and stored procedures in MS SQL.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs/GraphQL endpoints for high performance and reliability.
• Write clean, efficient, and reusable code with proper documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, product, DevOps) to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Ensure security, scalability, and fault tolerance in backend systems.
• Continuously evaluate and introduce new tools and practices for backend efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and improve backend services and database performance.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE GREAT IN THIS ROLE:

Experience:

• Associate Level: Minimum 3+ years of backend development experience.
• Senior Level: Minimum 5+ years of backend development experience.

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Golang for backend development.
• Hands-on experience with MS SQL (queries, indexing, optimization, schema design).
• Solid understanding of API development (REST/GraphQL).
• Experience in microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
• Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure) is preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

SOFT SKILLS:

• Collaboration - Ability to work in teams across the world
• Adaptability - situations are unexpected and need to be quick to adapt
• Open-mindedness - Expect to see things outside the ordinary

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

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.

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.