MERN Stack Developer

• Job Summary
• We are looking for a skilled Python Developer to design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems. You will be responsible for building scalable web applications using the Flask micro-framework and managing high-performance NoSQL data storage with MongoDB. Your role involves creating RESTful APIs, optimizing database queries, and ensuring seamless integration between the backend logic and frontend components.
• Key Responsibilities
• API Development: Design and implement scalable, secure RESTful APIs using Flask.
• Database Management: Architect and maintain MongoDB schemas; develop complex aggregation pipelines and optimize query performance.
• Backend Logic: Write clean, efficient, and testable Python code to handle server-side logic and data processing.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve bottlenecks in the application and database layers to ensure low latency.
• Testing & Security: Implement unit tests (using pytest or unittest) and follow security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, data encryption).
• Collaboration: Work closely with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements and with DevOps to support deployment.

Required Technical Skills

• Category Requirements; Language Expert-level Python (OOP, decorators, generators, and async programming).Framework Strong experience with Flask (routing, blueprints, middleware).Database Proficiency in MongoDB (BSON, indexing, sharding, and aggregation framework).ODMs/Drivers Experience with PyMongo or Mongo Engine. Architecture Solid understanding of RESTful API design and Microservices.
• Tools/DevOps Version control with Git; familiarity with Docker and CI/CD pipelines

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.

Skill Set: 10 years plus as a full stack Java/JavaScript Developer

Micro Services, Distributed Systems

Cloud Services: AWS:(EC2,S3,Lambda,Load Balancing,Serverless)

Programming Backend: Node.js ,

Programming FrontEnd: React.js or ,Angular

Queuing: RabbitMQ /Kafka

Methodologies: Agile Scrum

Responsibilities:

End to end coding ; from software architecture to managing scaling,of high throughput(100000)RPS high volume transactions.

DIscuss business requirements and timelines with management and create a task plan for junior members.

Manage the day to day activities of all team members and report their work progress

Mentoring the team on best coding practices and making sure modules are Live

on time.

Management of security vulnerabilities.

Be a full individual contributor which means can work in a team as well as alone.

Attitude:

Passion for tech innovation and solve problems

GoGetter Attitude

Extremely humble and polite

Experience in Product companies and Managing small teams is a plus

• Design and develop a comprehensive website using Next.js, integrating both client-side and server-side architecture.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use, ensuring the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers.
• Collaborate with team members, including designers and project managers, to translate business and user requirements into technical solutions.
• Implement robust security and data protection measures.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to incorporate into operations and practices.
• Conduct testing to identify bugs and technical issues before and after deploying.
• Document development processes, code changes, and other technical information for reference and reporting.

Technical Skills

Front-end:

Mandatory Technical Skills: ReactJS, ES6, Context API, GraphQL, Redux, Payment Gateway
Not Mandatory skills: Redux saga, Gatsby, Git Pipeline, Deployment on Cloud AWS/Azure/Google

Back-end:

Mandatory Technical Skills: NodeJS, ES6, Express, Apollo Server, Send Grid Email, Twilio SMS, Payment Gateway,
Exception Management, Error Loggin, API Developement, API Security, PostGreSQL/MSSQL/MySQL, MongoDB/CouchDB
Not Mandatory: Docker Deployment, Git Pipeline, Auto Deployment, AWS/Azure/Google, NestJS

Job roles and responsibilities

• Design and implement key components of our technical infrastructure, including services supporting payments, lottery results, user management, and game mechanics
• Design and implement user-facing features for Web, iOS, and Android applications
• Take ownership of mission-critical functionality that is consumed by our mobile, web, and internal applications
• Work as a team with your peers, collaborating on architecture, mentoring teammates, and pushing our entire stack forward
• Stay up to date on the latest innovations in our industry and in our tech stack
• Integrating with and managing third-party APIs as well as designing and developing APIs for partners and peers
• Work with the product team to keep the roadmap realistic, on track, and groomed
• Capable of writing technical specs and documenting work
• Management of Jira, Git, AWS, Heroku, and other platform systems

Competencies and Skills Required

1. Requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, and good communications skills
2. Must be able to work effectively with business stakeholders
3. Able to understand requirements and implement complete business solutions for our industry
4. Must possess strong customer service skills
5. Excellent written and verbal communication
6. Must have excellent interpersonal skills

IIT, NIT and Top Tier-1 Institutes candidates only.
Skills

❖ At least 8 years of full-time engineering experience

❖ Proven ability to work on multiple projects at a time within a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

❖ Expertise in Node, Javascript (ES6) and good understanding of web frontend technologies

❖ Experience developing large-scale software products, quality, monitoring and reliability

❖ Experience working with relational databases such as MySQL or Postgres

❖ Experience building REST APIs

Bonus Points

❖ Significant experience with TypeScript and Express.js

❖ Significant experience developing user interfaces with the React framework

❖ Experience with AWS

❖ Experience with Agile software development