Backend Engineer / Architect

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE ROLE:

We're looking for an experienced Senior Backend Developer who loves solving complex problems and building efficient server-side systems. You should be good at breaking down big problems into smaller, manageable parts and designing scalable backend solutions. At Fountane, we use Agile with scrum, and you'll help us improve this process. You'll work with product owners, designers, testers, and operations teams to build effective backend architecture and APIs.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Build high-quality backend services and APIs that are modular, reusable, and scalable.
• Take responsibility for the complete backend development and deployment of projects for our portfolio companies.
• Create database schemas, API designs, and documentation to clarify requirements and solutions.
• Write clean, well-tested server-side code following best practices.
• Develop technical specifications and assess if backend solutions are practical to implement.
• Design and optimize database models and query performance.
• Set up testing plans and quality checks to ensure reliable backend systems.
• Write and maintain clear documentation for all APIs and backend functionality.
• Fix bugs and improve existing backend systems for better performance.
• Handle server deployments and use feedback to make improvements.
• Follow project plans and industry standards for backend development.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE GREAT IN THIS ROLE:

• Strong experience with Node.js and backend JavaScript frameworks like Express, NestJS, or Koa.
• Solid knowledge of database systems like MongoDB, and query optimization techniques.
• Experience with RESTful API design and GraphQL implementation.
• Experience working in Agile teams and collaborating effectively with others.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and backend design patterns.
• Deep knowledge of server-side JavaScript and asynchronous programming models.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS (preferred) or Google Cloud Platform for backend deployment.
• Familiarity with our backend tech stack: Node.js, Express, Postgres, MongoDB, Hasura, GraphQL, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform.

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.

Role Overview

Zolvit is seeking a Node.js Backend Lead Engineer to lead our engineering efforts in building scalable systems with a microservices architecture. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in backend development, platformization expertise, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. You will play a key role in driving architectural decisions, ensuring system scalability, and fostering a strong engineering culture. 

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable backend systems using Node.js and microservices architecture. 
• Lead the development of platform components to enable efficient code reuse, modularity, and scalability. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define system architecture and technical roadmap.
• Design and build solutions using event-driven architecture and middleware such as Kafka. 
• Develop and maintain SQL and NoSQL databases, ensuring optimal performance and scalability. 
• Define and implement high-level and low-level designs, documenting key decisions and ensuring junior engineers understand the architecture. 
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices in coding, design, and system architecture. 
• Lead technical discussions, participate in hiring processes, and contribute to building a high-performance engineering team. 
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless integration and deployment. 
• Leverage AWS services for scalable infrastructure and deployment solutions.

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in building scalable backend systems using Node.js.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and middleware like Kafka. 
• Experience in building platform solutions with a focus on reusability and modularity.
• Proficient in SQL and NoSQL databases with a clear understanding of their tradeoffs.
• Solid knowledge of high-level and low-level system design concepts.
• Proven experience in mentoring engineers, conducting code reviews, and driving engineering excellence. 
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
• Proficient in leveraging AWS services for building scalable infrastructure.
• Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead technical initiatives and shape the platform architecture.
• Work on cutting-edge technologies with a team that values innovation and engineering excellence. 
• A collaborative environment where mentorship and growth are highly encouraged.
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities aligned with your contributions.

About Us:

hBits is India’s most experienced real estate fractional ownership platform backed by several strategic Industry titans in the Real Estate, Wealth Management & Distribution Technology and VC space. We are democratizing and digitizing investments in commercial real estate. hBits’ has also received Real Estate AIF license from SEBI. hBits' goal is to build a global digital exchange for real estate. Our team comprises ambitious graduates from Harvard, Stanford, and IIMs as well as experienced professionals from top corporates like HDFC, HSBC, Piramal and Cushman & Wakefield. hBits has an AUM of around Rs. 500 crore and has investors from across India as well as NRIs from Singapore, Gulf, Europe, and USA.

Job Title: Software Engineer-Frontend (React.js, TypeScript, Next.js, Tailwind CSS)

No. of openings - 5

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Frontend Software Engineer with expertise in React.js,

TypeScript, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS to join our development team. As a Frontend

Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing and building modern,

responsive web applications that provide an exceptional user experience. Your

proficiency in these technologies, including Tailwind CSS, will be vital in shaping the

front-end of our projects.

Responsibilities:

● Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend developers to

understand project requirements and translate them into user-friendly, responsive

web applications.

● Design, develop, and maintain web applications using React.js, TypeScript,

Next.js, and Tailwind CSS, ensuring high-quality code and adherence to best

practices.

● Implement and maintain consistent design patterns and user interface

components for a visually appealing and cohesive user experience.

● Optimize web applications for performance and responsiveness, addressing

issues related to load times and browser compatibility.

● Work with RESTful APIs and asynchronous data fetching to integrate frontend

components with backend services.

● Conduct comprehensive testing, including unit testing and end-to-end testing, to

ensure the reliability and correctness of the frontend code.

● Debug and resolve issues and bugs, collaborating with the development team to

ensure a smooth development and testing process.

● Stay up-to-date with the latest frontend development trends, tools, and best

practices and share your knowledge with the team.

● Collaborate with the team to conduct code reviews and maintain code quality

and consistency.

● Adapt to changing project requirements and priorities, contributing to the

continuous improvement of the development process.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

● Proven experience as a Frontend Software Engineer with a strong focus on

React.js, TypeScript, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS development.

● Strong proficiency in JavaScript and modern web development tools and

libraries.

● In-depth knowledge of React.js and its ecosystem, including state management

libraries (e.g., Redux).

● Proficiency with TypeScript for type-safe coding.

● Experience with Next.js and server-side rendering (SSR) for optimized

performance.

● Strong expertise in Tailwind CSS for efficient and maintainable styling.

● Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git.

● Experience with responsive web design and mobile-first development principles.

● Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with a keen attention to detail.

● Effective communication and teamwork abilities, capable of collaborating with

cross-functional teams.

● Enthusiasm for staying up-to-date with the latest frontend development trends

and technologies.

If you are a passionate Frontend Software Engineer with expertise in React.js,

TypeScript, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS, and are dedicated to delivering exceptional user

interfaces, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and contribute to the development

of high-quality web applications that provide outstanding user experiences.

Job Title: Software Engineer-Backend (Node.js)

No. of openings - 5

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled Backend Software Engineer with experience in Node.js to

join our development team. As a Backend Software Engineer, you will play a key role in

building and maintaining the server-side components of our software applications. You

will work collaboratively with other team members to ensure the reliability, performance,

and scalability of our backend systems.

Responsibilities:

● Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications and APIs using Node.js.

● Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, product

managers, and QA engineers, to understand project requirements and deliver

high-quality solutions.

● Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code following coding best practices

and established coding standards.

● Ensure the security and integrity of backend systems and data.

● Optimize and improve the performance of existing backend services as needed.

● Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks.

● Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and provide constructive

feedback to peers.

● Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies related to

backend development.

● Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth deployment

and operation of backend services.

● Contribute to the ongoing improvement of development processes and

methodologies.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

● Proven experience as a Backend Software Engineer with a focus on Node.js

development.

● Proficiency in Node.js and its ecosystem, including Express.js or similar

frameworks.

● Experience working with both relational and NoSQL databases.

● Familiarity with RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.

● Knowledge of version control systems, such as Git.

● Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

● Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

● Self-motivated and adaptable, with a passion for learning and keeping up with

industry trends.

If you are a dedicated Backend Software Engineer with expertise in Node.js and a desire

to work on exciting projects, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and contribute to

the development of cutting-edge software solutions that meet the needs of our users

and clients.

• New features developed independently with the ability to document the design after understanding and evaluating the requirements with necessary groundwork on required application components
• Hands-on coding to implement the design for feature completion
• Able to write unit tests that ensures bug free code
• Able to handle the multi-tenant and performance requirements of the new features and applications.
• Integrate the new features with existing modules, deliver ready to use code meeting necessary build requirements and CI/CD requirements.
• Work with other functional groups for product, technology, QA, tech support and deployment team.

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The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications.

• BE/B.Tech Degree from a reputed institution with at least 7 years of relevant experience
• Hands-on experience with Core Java, J2EE with a good knowledge of its ecosystem
• Experience with JUnit, JMH like performance tuning test tools preferred
• REST API design and development experience. Usage of Swagger or other API spec tools would be preferred. Working knowledge on Spring Boot is a plus
• Hands-on experience with some of the following application components is a plus: Solr, Kafka, OpenTSDB, Elasticsearch, Janus graph or any graph DB.
• Experience with databases such as MongoDB, MySQL or PostgreSQL required.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and build tools such as Jenkins or CircleCI, Maven, Ant required
• Experience building applications using microservices architecture is highly preferred. Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker would be ideal
• Working knowledge on public clouds like AWS or Google cloud or Azure is a plus
• Experience building scalable systems
• Strong problem solving skills and ability and interest to solve complex problems
• Interest in machine learning (ML) data science is a plus

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, multi-tasker, and demonstrated team-player. You will be a lead developer responsible for the development of new software products and enhancements to existing products. You should excel in working with large-scale applications and frameworks and have outstanding communication and aleadership skills. 

Responsibilities

• Writing clean, high-quality, high-performance, maintainable code
• Develop and support software including applications, database integration, interfaces, and new functionality enhancements
• Coordinate cross-functionally to insure project meets business objectives and compliance standards
• Support test and deployment of new products and features
• Participate in code reviews

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Mandatory experience in building scalable microservices on nodejs platforms
• Expertise in Object Oriented Design, Database Design, Service architecture
• Experience with Agile or Scrum software development methodologies
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work

• Develop new functionalities on the Company platform, in close collaboration with the Product team
• Analyse and correct anomalies across the various environments
• Propose and participate in the platform evolution
• Contribute to the platform architecture, ensure strong code quality (tests & code reviews) and adherence to best practices
• Mentor and support junior developers

Job Location: Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Mohali, Gurugram, Panchkula, or Dehradun

The candidate must be available to join within two weeks.

Job Description:

• 5 to 8 years of experience in Developing APIs and RESTful services using Node JS.
• Experience with AWS API Gateway
• Produce high-quality code and experience with security implementations Identifying application security risks and implementing security patches procedures.
• Implement and Improve application logging services
• Work with the product and design teams to understand end-user requirements, formulate definitions of done, and translate that into an effective technical solution.
• Work with the QA Team to develop testing protocols to identify and correct challenges.
• Must have good analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills.