Fountane inc

Job Title: Associate/Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure on AWS, with a strong focus on Kubernetes (EKS), containerization (ECS), and implementing robust CI/CD pipelines using GitLab. You will play a critical role in ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of our applications and services.

Responsibilities:

AWS Infrastructure Management: Design, implement, and manage highly available and scalable infrastructure on AWS, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, and IAM roles.

• Provision and manage compute resources using EC2, EKS, and ECS.
• Configure and maintain load balancers (ALB, NLB) and auto-scaling groups.
• Manage storage solutions (S3, EBS, EFS).
• Implement and maintain robust backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Monitor and optimize AWS infrastructure performance and costs.

Kubernetes (EKS) and Containerization (ECS): Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters on EKS.

• Design and implement containerized applications using Docker and ECS.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Kubernetes and containerization issues.
• Implement and manage Kubernetes networking and security policies.
• Manage and maintain EKS worker nodes and associated infrastructure.

GitLab CI/CD Pipelines: Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD.

• Automate application deployments and infrastructure provisioning.
• Integrate automated testing and security scanning into CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage and maintain GitLab runners.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code(IaC) with tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

Networking and Security: Design and implement secure network architectures in AWS.

• Manage VPCs, subnets, and security groups.
• Implement and manage network access control lists (NACLs) and security policies.
• Ensure compliance with security best practices and industry standards.
• Implement and manage secrets management.

Monitoring and Logging: Implement and manage monitoring and logging solutions using CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools.

• Set up alerts and notifications for critical infrastructure events.
• Analyze logs and metrics to identify and resolve performance and security issues.

Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with development and operations teams to ensure smooth deployments and operations.

• Document infrastructure designs and configurations.
• Participate in on-call rotations.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Tools: Enhance and drive automation and “Infrastructure as Code” delivery

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure management, with a strong focus on AWS.
• Extensive experience with Kubernetes (EKS) and containerization (ECS).
• Proven experience in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and security best practices in AWS.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional.

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 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 Go (Golang),

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

Additional Skills: Familiarity with other languages such as

Node.js and Java is an advantage.

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!

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 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.