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Fountane Archipelago  ·  Island Role

A Little Bit About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Product Engineer (L3) who thrives in complexity. Most engineers build on blank canvases — you build on someone else’s mess and leave it better than you found it.

The majority of your work at L3 will be on existing, live codebases — disorganised, partially documented, built by multiple teams over multiple years. Your job is to enter those systems, understand them before touching them, extend and clean them without breaking what works, and progressively bring them up to a standard where AI tooling can accelerate further development. This is the core of what L3 does at Fountane. If you have only built greenfield projects, this role will be hard.

You are expected to be genuinely full stack: comfortable owning web applications and mobile apps, the frontend, backend, database, state management, and API integration layer — without needing to hand off to a specialist.

You will work closely with the Concept Engineer on your Island — translating their prototypes into production architecture, raising technical blockers early, and keeping the sprint honest. You will also review code, mentor junior engineers, respond to production incidents, and contribute to the network’s shared knowledge base.

All of this is done primarily with Cursor and Claude as your execution and reasoning tools. AI-assisted engineering is not a feature of this role — it is the method.

AI-First Engineering Expectation

Cursor and Claude are your primary tools — not supplements. Engineers at L3 who are not using AI at the codebase level are not operating at this level.

At L3, AI-assisted engineering means:

• Loading full codebase context into Cursor before writing a single line — understanding the system before touching it.
• Writing scoped, precise refactor prompts that isolate changes to one concern at a time.
• Using Cursor to generate tests that document existing behaviour before any restructuring begins.
• Using Claude for architecture reasoning, decision documentation, and translating CE briefs into structured technical plans.
• Producing inline documentation and decision records as part of the AI-assisted workflow — not as an afterthought.
• Sharing effective prompt patterns and Cursor discoveries with the broader Fountane network — kept to yourself, they are a missed contribution.

Key Responsibilities

Legacy Codebase Refactoring & the Cleaning Phase

This is the primary L3 engagement type at Fountane. You will be handed existing, partially documented codebases — built by previous teams, often without tests, with inconsistent patterns — and your job is to refactor them into a clean, AI-promptable state without losing existing functionality. You use Cursor’s codebase context window to navigate safely, write characterisation tests before touching anything, and make changes in small, reviewable increments. The standard is: every module you leave should be easier to extend by AI tooling than when you found it.

Full Stack Development — Web & Mobile

Build and own the full application layer: React / Next.js web frontends, React Native or Flutter mobile apps, Node.js / Python backends, and relational and non-relational databases. You should be able to pick up web or mobile on any engagement without needing a handoff. Schema design, data modelling, and state architecture are yours to own — including diagnosing and fixing broken or leaking state in existing frontends.

Third-Party API Integrations

Integrate complex third-party services — payments (Stripe), communications (Twilio), auth (Auth0), and others — reliably and without creating brittle dependencies. Own the integration layer end to end: error handling, retries, failure modes, and documentation. If a third-party integration is flaky in production, that is your problem to own.

CE Collaboration & Sprint Integrity

Work directly with the Concept Engineer to translate prototypes into buildable technical plans. Review CE briefs before the sprint starts — if the scope is technically unrealistic, the time to say so is before work begins, not on demo day. Raise blockers against acceptance criteria proactively. You are the technical check on what the CE promises the client.

Security Awareness

Write code that does not require the Lead to security-audit every line. This means: input validation by default, no hardcoded secrets, correct auth scoping, safe handling of user data, and awareness of common vulnerabilities (injection, broken auth, insecure direct object references) in the context of the stacks you work in. You are not the security architect — the Lead owns that — but you are expected to produce code that does not introduce obvious vulnerabilities.

Production Incident Response

When something breaks in production, you are on it. Diagnose the issue, apply a safe fix or rollback, document what happened and why, and hand a clear summary to the Lead for the client post-mortem. Speed matters, but a bad fix that causes a second incident is worse than a slow fix that is correct. Response expectation: acknowledged within 1 hour, resolved or escalated with a clear status within 4 hours.

Codebase Navigation & Safe Refactoring

On all engagements — not just Cleaning Phase work — keep changes small, focused, and reviewable. One type of change per commit. Write tests that document existing behaviour before restructuring. Leave every module easier to understand than when you found it.

Code Review

Review pull requests from L1 and L2 engineers with specific, actionable feedback — not rubber-stamp approvals. A good code review at L3 leaves the author understanding what to do differently next time, not just what to fix now. Review weekly; do not let PRs age.

Mentoring

Review junior engineers’ code weekly with specific, useful feedback — this is distinct from quality-gate code review. The goal here is teaching, not gatekeeping. Run monthly pairing sessions to help them grow. The measure of good mentoring is whether they are becoming more capable and less dependent on you over time.

Documentation

Write short decision records when you make significant technical choices. Leave every module you touch easier to understand than when you found it. Treat documentation as part of the engineering work, not a separate task you do at the end.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer, with a strong track record on real production codebases you did not build from scratch — incomplete documentation, inconsistent patterns, other people’s decisions. If your experience is primarily greenfield, this role will be a difficult fit.
• Genuinely full stack across web and mobile: proficient in React / Next.js and at least one of React Native or Flutter, Node.js or Python on the backend, and comfortable with both relational and non-relational databases including schema design.
• Hands-on, daily Cursor and Claude usage at the codebase level. You should be able to describe concretely how you use AI in your engineering workflow — not in general terms.
• Experience integrating complex third-party APIs in production environments — not just following a quickstart guide. You should be able to describe an integration that failed in production and what you did about it.
• Solid security awareness for the stacks you work in: input validation, auth scoping, safe data handling. You do not need a security specialism, but you should not be writing code that introduces obvious vulnerabilities.
• Has conducted meaningful code reviews that improved the code and the author, not just approved the PR.
• Has coached or mentored junior engineers before, and done it well.
• Comfortable with production incident response — diagnosing issues under pressure, applying safe fixes, and communicating clearly to a Lead or client about what happened.
• Treats documentation as part of the job, not an afterthought.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

About Fountane

Fountane is a technology ventures lab - one part product studio, one part startup engine. We build high-quality software and AI products for clients ranging from fast-moving startups to large enterprises, and we co-build and invest in new companies when we see the right opportunity.

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Minneapolis, we have grown to 60+ people across four continents and were recognised as one of America’s fastest-growing companies, ranking No. 699 on the Inc. 5000 with 595% three-year growth.

We are radically open-minded, serious about craft, and direct about expectations. If you want to do meaningful work without politics, this is the place.

We are seeking a smart, analytical Senior Full-Stack Web Applications Developer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to keep pace with rapidly evolving technologies. The ideal 

candidate embraces AI-assisted development as a core part of their workflow. 

What You'll Do 

● Design, build, and maintain scalable web applications using Python, PHP/Laravel, and React.js/Next.js 

● Develop and integrate RESTful APIs using Express.js and third-party services. 

● Architect and optimize relational (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases. 

● Build and customize WordPress themes, plugins, and headless CMS solutions. 

● Leverage AI coding tools (Claude, Codex, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate development and raise code quality. 

● Lead code reviews, enforce coding standards, and contribute to technical documentation. 

● Collaborate with DevOps on CI/CD pipelines, Docker environments, and deployments. 

● Mentor mid-level and junior developers and provide architectural guidance. 

What We're Looking For 

● 5+ years of professional web development experience. 

● Strong analytical mindset, you break down complex problems clearly and systematically. 

● Proficiency in Python (Django / Flask / FastAPI) and PHP (Laravel) 

● Solid front-end skills: React.js, Next.js, HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS 

● Back-end API development with Node.js, Express.js, FastAPI, and Laravel. 

● Deep experience with SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), query optimization, indexing, migrations. 

● Experience with MongoDB, schema design, aggregation pipelines, and indexing. 

● WordPress development: custom themes, plugins, WooCommerce, REST API. 

● Genuine curiosity and a growth mindset, you actively follow and adapt to emerging tech. 

● Familiarity with Git, Docker, and Linux environments. 

● Understanding of web security best practices. (OWASP, CSRF, XSS, SQL injection) 

Nice to Have 

● TypeScript, GraphQL. 

● Any real-world experience with Golang .

● Cloud platforms. (AWS, GCP, or Azure) 

● Redis, Celery, or queue-based architectures. 

● Prior experience leading a small development team. 

What We Offer 

● Competitive salary based on experience. 

● Modern tech stack. 

● Collaborative, low-ego engineering team. 

● Opportunity to shape architecture decisions from day one. 

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Experience Level: Senior (5+ years) 

Responsibilities:

 Leads technical design and development.

 Ensure high-quality, scalable, and testable application architecture through

rigorous design leadership and best practices.

 Owning complex features, writing quality code and tests, mentoring engineers,

and championing quality standards within a CI/CD environment.

Experience and Expertise Requirement :

 8+ years related software development experience.

 Proficiency in Java, SQL, Mongo and Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, NodeJS.

 Working experience in Angular 6+

JOB DESCRIPTION

 Expertise in Gen AI frameworks, Lang Chain ecosystem, Hugging Face,

LLM capabilities, AI cost optimization

 Very strong programming skills and should be able to write optimized,

modular code.

 Should have good communication, and interpersonal skills.

 Ability to work in faced-paced agile environment and cope with the speed of

scrum process.

 Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

 Traits to take ownership of the components and deliver work that including

development, unit testing, and bug-fixing.

 Deep understanding of design principles

 Strong architecture knowledge with experience in HLD + LLD

 Very strong debugging & problem-solving skill

 Ownership mindset and ability to lead design

 Ability to mentor other engineers

 Strong coding excellence (clean code, SOLID, modular design)

 Hands-on across Java, Node, Angular, SQL, Mongo

 GenAI stack proficiency & integration patterns

 Debugging proficiency is required across:

 Distributed services

 API integrations

 UI state management

 Query performance issues

 AI pipeline debugging (Lang Chain, LLM cost optimization, prompt

chains)

JOB DESCRIPTION

1.Supervisory Responsibility

This position may have supervisory responsibilities.

Educational Qualification

 Bachelor’s degree in computers or software engineering or

 Master’s degree in computer science, Computer Applications

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain scalable web applications using Node.js, Express, and React
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX teams and backend developers
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Integrate APIs and third-party services
• Utilize Docker and Kubernetes (basic level)
• Participate in code reviews and optimize performance…

Skills

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React.js, Node.js, and Express.js
• Good understanding of RESTful APIs and system architecture
• Experience with MongoDB, MySQL, or similar databases
• Familiarity with Docker and basic Kubernetes
• Hands-on with Git/GitHub
• Exposure or experience with Generative AI (GenAI) tools/technologies

Key Responsibilities:

• Frontend Development: Build responsive, modern, and engaging user interfaces using React.js, ensuring a seamless user experience across all devices.
• Backend Development: Design and implement RESTful APIs, manage databases, and handle business logic using Node.js and Express.js.
• Database Management: Build and manage MongoDB databases, including schema design, data modeling, and query optimization.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with UX/UI designers, product managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality, performant web portals.
• Performance Optimization: Implement best practices for performance tuning, scalability, and reliability across both frontend and backend.
• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to best practices, and conduct code reviews for your peers.
• Testing and Debugging: Write unit and integration tests, and debug issues to ensure stability, security, and quality in production.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience (3+ years) in full-stack web development using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js).
• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+), along with modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries.
• Experience with state management in React (e.g., Redux, Context API).
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design, asynchronous programming, and Node.js server-side development.
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB and integrating databases with Node.js.
• Familiarity with modern development tools and workflows such as Git, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker).
• Strong problem-solving abilities and an eye for detail.
• Ability to work in an agile development environment, with a focus on continuous delivery and iterative improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with additional frontend technologies such as TypeScript, GraphQL, or Next.js.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and serverless architectures.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques and scalability best practices.
• Understanding of DevOps processes, containerization, and microservices architecture.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: Work on cutting-edge, high-impact projects that challenge your technical skills and creativity.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team of talented professionals who are passionate about technology, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Career Growth: We offer opportunities for mentorship, skill development, and career advancement.
• Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options for remote work, flexible hours, and more.

We are Seeking:

1. AWS Serverless, AWS CDK:

Proficiency in developing serverless applications using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3, and other relevant AWS services.

Experience with AWS CDK for defining and deploying cloud infrastructure.

Knowledge of serverless design patterns and best practices.

Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts.

Experience in CI/CD workflows with AWS CodePipeline and CodeBuild.

2. TypeScript, React/Angular:

Proficiency in TypeScript.

Experience in developing single-page applications (SPAs) using React.js or Angular.

Knowledge of state management libraries like Redux (for React) or RxJS (for Angular).

Understanding of component-based architecture and modern frontend development practices.

3. Node.js:

Strong proficiency in backend development using Node.js.

Understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture.

Familiarity with RESTful API development and integration.

4. MongoDB/NoSQL:

Experience with NoSQL databases and their use cases.

Familiarity with data modeling and indexing strategies in NoSQL databases.

Ability to integrate NoSQL databases into serverless architectures.

5. CI/CD:

Ability to troubleshoot and debug CI/CD pipelines.

Knowledge of automated testing practices and tools.

Understanding of deployment automation and release management processes.

Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Certification(Preferred-Added Advantage):AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer - Associate)

• Ability to translate Wireframes and PSD Designs into functional web apps using HTML5, AngularJS, React , Node.js, and Mongo, Dynamo
• With 3+ years, Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role preferably using MERN stack.
• Binding of UI elements to JavaScript object models
• Creating RESTful services with Node.js
• Architect scalable web architectures
• Work in a cross-functional team to deliver a complete user experience
• Create Unit and Integration tests to ensure the quality of code
• Be responsive to change requests and feature requests
• Write code that is cross-platform and cross-device compatible
• Ability to wear many hats and learn new technologies quickly
• Experience in using AWS

The company has been widely recognized as an industry innovator in the Data Privacy, Security space and is being built by proven Cybersecurity executives who have successfully built and scaled high growth Security companies and built Privacy programs as executives.

We are seeking an experienced Senior React Developer with Node Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate should have at least 7+ years of experience in building scalable web applications using NodeJS and a solid understanding of AWS services. The candidate should also have experience in designing and building large-scale distributed systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop high-quality, scalable, and performant software solutions using NodeJS and AWS services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to identify and solve complex business problems.
• Design and develop large-scale distributed systems that are reliable, resilient, and fault-tolerant.
• Write clean, well-designed, and maintainable code that is easy to understand and debug.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure that all code is of high quality and adheres to best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues and work with the team to develop and implement solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with new technologies and best practices in software engineering and cloud computing.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in building web-based applications using ReactJS and NodeJS.
• Strong experience with React frameworks, including Ant Design.
• Strong understanding of JavaScript, and experience with libraries such as Redux.
• Experience with HTML and CSS, and the ability to create responsive web applications.
• Experience with server-side frameworks such as Express and NestJS.
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including agile development, TDD, and continuous integration and deployment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and solve complex technical problems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Leaders at The Seenit Co. are passionate about using technology to create an impact on the world they live in. At Seenit, you will get to collaborate with an accomplished team that loves solving real-world problems. You will get to work on cutting edge projects that will shape the next phase of growth for the global luxury industry.

Seenit’s suite of products (http://www.styleade.com/" target="_blank">www.styleade.com) enables the leading luxury retailers around the world to transform their customer experience and build loyal relationships with their customers. The apps allow retailers to make use of their existing infrastructure and resources to deliver a truly omnichannel experience in today's rapidly changing world of shopping. The product has added 50 million USD to the top-line of one of the largest luxury retailers in the world. Store Associates and Stylists have assisted upwards of 100,000 consumers till date.

We would welcome someone to the team who wishes to:

• take ownership of the quality of code powering the product
• take an active role in the definition and evolution of best industry practices and procedures
• design, develop and test the core product software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality
• contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle
• support others to succeed and shine in a supportive team culture

• 4+ years experience in building consumer products
• experience of leading a team of 3 or more full stack developers
• experience in working with AGILE methodology
• experience deploying softwares to cloud providers such as GCP, AWS
• good knowledge of databases and query optimisations
• experience with MongoDB, Express JS, React JS, Node JS, TypeScript
• experience with caching implementation using Redis
• experience with Elastic Search will be an added advantage