Engineering Lead

Position Overview

As a Senior Python Developer / Tech Lead, you will play a key role in shaping the technical direction of our projects and guiding a talented team of engineers. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and other developers to build scalable, maintainable, and high-performance applications. You will be responsible for designing and implementing backend systems, code reviews, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring code quality across the development lifecycle.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems using Python, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Architect and implement microservices, APIs, and distributed systems to meet business requirements.
• Build and maintain complex data models and integrate with databases (SQL/NoSQL).
• Lead the adoption of best practices in testing (unit, integration, functional), continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and automation.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing code to improve performance and reliability.
• Ensure high code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and mentoring junior developers.
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies and frameworks that enhance development productivity and system performance.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in software development with Python (preferably in backend or full-stack development).
• Solid experience with Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and implementation.
• Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.) and ORM frameworks (SQLAlchemy, Django ORM).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expertise in software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).
• Strong understanding of testing frameworks (unittest, pytest, etc.) and TDD/BDD principles.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for technical innovation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with microservices architecture and cloud-native solutions.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (React, Angular, etc.) for full-stack development.
• Experience in performance tuning and optimization for large-scale applications.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, Ansible).

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!

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.

SSE/TL/ STL – Java Full Stack Dev

Overview of the Role –SSE/TL/ STL– Java Full Stack Dev (Java + React js)

Location: Chennai / Hyderabad

Reporting To: Project Manager

Role Description

We are looking for a candidate with Java backend experience combined with UI exposure preferably with React JS. The candidate shall be required to member of a SW Development team, demonstrating technical person. The candidate would be required to demonstrate high degree of ownership; velocity and mentor the team members.

Responsibilities

• · In this role, you should be able to work independently with little supervision.
• · You should have excellent organization and problem-solving skills.
• · If you also have hands-on experience in software development and agile methodologies, we’d like to meet you.
• · You will be responsible to develop high-quality software that is aligned with user needs and business goals.

Qualification

• · 4 to 10 years of end-to-end development using Java & UI technology (ReactJS)
• · Good knowledge of any relational database
• · Experience in JavaScript along with an OOP language
• · Well versed with testing concepts and methodologies
• · Agile/Scrum development and full SDLC from development to production deployment.
• · Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude.
• · Ability to work independently.
• · Excellent written and oral communication skills.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to develop various

applications for the Additive Manufacturing process chain.

• You will be required to research and implement advanced algorithms and mathematical

models.

• You will optimize CPU performance and memory usage of applications.

• You will be involved in the design of the software architecture.

• You should be self-motivated and have strategic thinking abilities.

• The working environment and architecture primarily consists of C++ geometry processing

and simulation libraries, coupled with visualization frameworks

Writing and Documenting High-Quality Code for Additive Manufacturing applications

• Developing Algorithms for Performance Improvements

• Bug Fixing and Regression Testing

• Developing Test Cases

• Designing, Developing and Implementing Geometry Processing Libraries

• Leading a Team of Junior Software Engineers and Developers (This ability will be a plus)

• Good Understanding of OOPs Concepts, Design Patterns

• Hands-On Experience in Developing Applications for The Geometry Domain

• Math Proficiency - Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Computational Geometry

• Ability to Work with A Multi-Disciplinary Team of Engineers.

• Technologies (Some combination of these will be suitable)

o Strong C++, C# Skills

o Python

o OpenGL, WPF

o C#.Net, ASP.NET

o JavaScript, React, Node.js

o GPGPU, CUDA

o Full-stack cloud development

o Familiarity with Azure Dev Ops

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer who has experience building cloud native applications in an Agile environment

Key Aspects of Role :

• Leverage deep knowledge of the full technology stack to help achieve business objectives and customer outcomes
• Collaborate with Product Management to validate the technical feasibility of and establish non-functional requirements
• Collaborate with Architecture to evolve architecture to solve technical challenges, support future requirements, scale effectively, continually meet/exceed SLAs and resolve tech debt
• Technical advisor to internal or external stakeholders on complex technical components
• Technical leader working with the team to help remove blockers and act as a tie breaker
• Adjust the team processes, listening to feedback and guiding the team through change and driving continuous improvement
• Guide, teach, and mentor team, providing feedback and moderating discussions
• Represent the interests of the team in cross functional meetings
• Maintain and proactively share knowledge of current technology and industry trends
• Work closely with peers to ensure the team is aligning with cloud native, lean/Agile/DevOps & 12 Factor Application best practices ensuring rapid value delivery and with quality
• Collaborate with other Principal Engineer’s to drive engineering best practices around testing, CI/CD, GitOps, TDD, architectural alignment, and relentless automation
• Excellent understanding and familiarity with Cloud Native and 12 Factor Principles, Microservices, Lean Principles, DevOps, Test Driven Development (TDD), Extreme Programming (XP), Observability / Monitoring

Required Skills:

• B.Tech/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field, and 3 - 10 years relevant industry experience
• Coding experience in Java
• Extensive hands-on experience working with AWS cloud products and services
• Experience with popular open-source software such as Postgres, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch, Redis and Couchbase
• Experience working with NodeJS, React/Redux, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes
• Experience with development frameworks such as the Spring/Spring Boot framework, Hibernate and knowledge of advanced SQL
• Proficiency with modern object-oriented languages/frameworks, Terraform, Kubernetes, AWS, Data Streaming
• Knowledge of containers and container orchestration platforms, preferably Kubernetes
• Experience delivering services using distributed architectures: Microservices, SOA, RESTful APIs and data integration architectures
• Knowledge of containers and container orchestration platforms, preferably Kubernetes
• Advanced Architecture and system design skills and principles
• Excellent organizational skills and can drive a cross-team strategic project or initiative
• Solid coaching, mentorship and technical leadership to help others grow
• Able to drive consensus/commitment within and across teams and departments
• Advanced critical thinking and problem solving on complex issues and customer concerns.
• Strategic thinker beyond immediate needs, considering the longer-term
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to communicate highly complex technical concepts
• Demonstrate high level of empathy with internal colleagues, stakeholders and customers

Apply Now!!!

Required skills:

1. Backend: Core Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Hibernate/JPA, Data Structure and Algorithms, and Restful Web Services
2. Front end : HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Vue.JS,  NuxtJS ,Vue-router, Vuex 
3. Database : MySQL
4. Version Control Tool: Git
5. Cloud Service: AWS

Job Description:

• Commercial experience using the Full stack Java Development
• Should be strong on basics of core Java - Basic Oops concepts, String, Collections, Exceptions, Interface, Inheritance
• Spring Family - Spring Boot, Spring Core
• Experience in creating Microservice using REST & Spring Boot
• Should be familiar with UI HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Vue.JS framework
• Hands-on experience on Oracle or SQL Server database
• Knowledgeable in AWS
• Agile Experience: Should be able to understand Scrum ceremonies and able to demonstrate experience in Agile

Hello,

Is your career aspiration to build and scale up Technology products to reach millions of users? Then we are looking for you!

This is with reference to our conversation today. We are looking for great talent like you to help us build the world's largest and only cricket network! 

We are what you wish existed while you were growing up playing cricket! CricHeroes is the world’s largest Cricket Network with 10 million+ users. It helps cricketers score their matches, tournaments, get recognition and improve themselves with data. In the next few years, we are determined to reach 100 million+ grassroots cricketers all around the world. With 70+ District level associations, 20+ BCCI affiliated associations in India, and 30+ ICC-affiliated associations, the app is currently used around the world which includes quite a few test-playing countries as well. 

We are a team of 44 extraordinary members, who are striving to do some great quality work, empowered with freedom and responsibility, keeping in mind “What’s best for CricHeroes''. We live by the culture of openness and candor. To be able to say what you feel with the right intent helps us to grow as an individual and as a company.

Moving on from work-life balance we believe in work-life integration. For matured adults working with us, we don't find a reason to have control over their leaves and holidays. Thus, we have an “Unlimited Leave Policy” and it's working great for us! In addition, we also have flexible work hours and 5 workdays a week. Moreover for anything, we ensure we set the right Context over Control.

To help us grow and increase our Talent Density, we are looking for an All-Rounder Full Stack Developer, who is passionate about scaling up India's one-of-a-kind niche B2C platform and the pulse of the nation - Cricket!

Please find below the details of the job:

This might be a great opportunity for you if

• You are action and result-oriented highly driven person who aspires to be part of a team that is scaling up a successful B2C product.

• You are an analytical problem solver with strong Node.JS knowledge and a passion for teamwork and innovation

• You have hands-on experience in designing and developing applications and object-oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.

What are we looking for, in you?

• You are an ambitious problem solver who is constantly learning and updating yourself with the latest technology and an expert in technology development.

• In-depth knowledge of Node.js and used it for product development in a B2C fast-paced product company for 5-6 years

• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving aptitude

• Attention to details

• You believe in teamwork.

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or Equivalent).

• Mandatory Technical background: Node.js, Javascript, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Angular JS, React JS

• Preferable skills in AWS, Big Data, Analytics, Google Cloud.

What are we looking for, from you?

• You will write well-designed, testable, efficient code.

• You will ensure the code and designs are in compliance with specifications as developed.

• You will prepare and produce releases of software platforms and support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies.

• Work as part of a team developing applications and services using Agile development methods

• Contribute to team and organizational improvements in process and infrastructure

• Build customer-facing UI and back-end services

• Code, test and operate node.js based services

• Effectively use tools and ingenuity to identify and fix defects before they become a problem

• Good Stackoverflow profile is a big plus.

We are made in India by the passionate cricketers for the passionate cricketers of the world!

If you are interested, I will send you details to my team for further screening.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products on scope, time and with the highest quality
• Set up coding standards and processes in the team 
• Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, scalable architecture and modular design
• Lead efforts of a rapidly growing engineering team of strong individual contributors
• Lead design and code reviews and ensure high quality in implementation
• Ensure performance and security criteria are met
• Communicate technical directions to all levels within the company
• Report the status of work and present solutions 
• Contribute to organization-level goals like talent hiring, people skill development, etc.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Love for Software and the Microsoft tech stack.
• 4+ years of experience with .NET, C#, ASP.NET, Microsoft Azure, etc
• Passion for upcoming tech; experience/tinkering with ASP.NET Core, Azure Cosmos DB, etc
• Basic SQL programming 
• Ability to work with client-side scripting languages; newer frameworks and paradigms such as React, Flutter or Angular
• 2+ years of experience developing large/complex application end-to-end

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Web Development is required.
• Strong middle-tier development (API's).
• Should be hands-on with the technical deliverables.
• Very strong software engineering - design, development and testing, experience.
• Good understanding of design / architectural patterns and automation platforms.

Other Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication, team skills
• Ability to handle ambiguity and collaborate across multiple groups
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks concurrently and drive them to success
• Facilitate collaboration in cross-company discussions (i.e. vendor teams)
• Sound problem resolution, judgment, negotiating and decision making skills
• Excellence in strategic thinking, leadership and be able to influence without authority.
• Ability to rapidly assimilate new information and techniques