NodeJS Developer

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.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of Nodejs & front-end Technology.

• Strong understanding of MEAN or MERN Stack.

• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, RWD, Javascript, and JQuery.

• Bring 1+ years of Experience in Node with typescript or React.

• Strong OOPS ( Object Oriented Programming ) concepts.

• Good knowledge of browser caching, working with cookies and Java scripts for faster website loads.

• Mean/Mern Stack Developer with hands-on experience in Node.js, typescript, and angular.

• Experience developing and improving REST APIs.

• Experience working with AWS Clouds/Azure.

• Experience building web UI dashboards and other self-service solutions.

• Relational DB knowledge (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server).

• NoSQL knowledge (MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra, or Hadoop).

• Ability to recite design patterns.

• Experience leading Agile projects and getting results in Scrum or Kanban teams and workflows.

• Experience with practices such as Test-Driven Development (TDD) is a plus

Job description for Backend Developer:

Responsibilities
• Hands-on experience in Springboot and good knowledge of MySQL, MongoDB
• Hands-on experience in building RESTful based APIs
• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications
• Write effective APIs
• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic
• Building reusable code and libraries for future use
• Optimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability•
• Implementation of security and data protection

Skills And Qualifications
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies and platforms, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Understanding accessibility and security compliance (Depending on a specific project)
• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
• Management of hosting environment, including database administration and scaling an application to support load changes
• Data migration, transformation, and scripting
• Outputting data in different formats
• Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
• Proficient knowledge of a back-end programming language (Java 8 and above and Spring Boot)
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Proficient understanding of OWASP security principles
• Understanding of “session management” in a distributed server environment

Required qualification:

*)  Any degree from a reputed university

*) Proven software development experience and Java/J2EE skills development. 

About the job:

You'll be responsible for building backend of our platforms. You must know Mongodb, and Node.js.

Expectations:

Develop backend API’s.

Strong ability to design and configure schema and MongoDB data modelling

Assuring the complete stack is designed and built for high performance and scalability.

Your Requirement:

Must know Mongodb and Node.js.

Work experience of minimum 2 years.

Worked with startups and evolved products for scale.

Preferred:

Growth mindset & leadership abilities to work in a frugal environment.

Responsibilities: 

As a backend developer you would be responsible for:   

• Executing full lifecycle software development
• Architect and conceptualise the solution from initiation to completion meeting client requirements 
• Work with customer and their integration partners to ensure the product is well integrated 
• Programming well-designed, testable and efficient code 
• Develop flowcharts, layouts and documentation to identify requirements and solutions 
• Work with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering and ML team) to craft custom solutions 
• Ensure clients change requests are addressed effectively in a timely manner 

Requirements:  

• 2+ years of experience in architecture and developing high performance web applications
• In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development, and deployment)
• Strong NoSQL and/or SQL database design and query writing skills with a commitment to performance and efficiency 
• Knowledge of RESTful API and SOAP Webservices paradigms 
• Experience with CRM/ERPs like systems SAP, Oracle, SalesForce, Servicenow, Workday, etc. would be a huge plus 
• Ability to operate in a highly ambiguous and fast-paced environment 
• Superior verbal and written communication skills 

Our Technology Stacks:  

• Demonstrated experience in our tech stack will be a big plus as it lets you get up and running with our product that much sooner 
• Node.js back-end with typescript 
• MongoDB as database 
• React to power our user interfaces (don't worry, we don't expect it for back-end) 
• NGINX as our web server 
• RabbitMQ 
• Redis 
• Elasticsearch 
• Docker 

Desired candidates must have 2-7 years experience as NodeJs Developer. If the candidate is not able to relocate to Gurgaon then we can also provide permanent Work from home for this position.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Responsible for understanding functional and business requirements and translate them into effective code
• Provide support till deployment of code into production.
• Ownership for ensuring code optimization, problem diagnosis, and on-time delivery
• Implement solutions as per the pre-defined framework /guidelines and adherence to processes
• Finding an optimal solution for the problem statement
• Conduct peer code review.

What candidate should know about:

• Excellent hands-on experience with Node.Js, Express.Js, JavaScript
• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
• Excellent hands-on experience with MongoDB, Mongo aggregation, MySQL
• Ability to build REST services, Authentications, MVC applications
• Excellent Object Oriented Programming skills and ability to write modular, secure, scalable, and maintainable code
• Experience with Elastic Search, Redis.
• Knowledge about AWS components (S3, EC2, Cloudfront, Redis Clusters, etc.)
• Self-learning abilities are required
• Familiarity with upcoming new technologies is a strong plus

Responsibilities:

• Resolve complex technical issues and make design decisions to meet the critical requirements of scalable, highly available, multi-tenant enablement of services in the cloud.
• Independently investigate, present options, review and implement completely new functionality OR re-architect an existing solution to meet growing needs
• You will work closely with other development teams, product management, UX, and QA to define and implement a new product offering while ensuring continued functionality.
• Work with various external (application) teams to integrate with the product and help guide the integration.
• You will implement solutions that include database schema, business logic, and some presentation layer work.
• You will use existing methods and best practices in the software industry to create features and platforms with the highest levels of security, reliability, efficiency, and scalability.
• Experience mentoring senior developers.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in software development experience with a proven track record of making technical decisions
• 8+ years of experience in coding in more than one programming language, e.g. Python, GoLang, node.js, etc
• Intimate working understanding of modern web applications from the database to browser
• Intimate understanding of MongoDB and extensive experience with database-driven applications
• Great problem-solving skills and ability to abstract functional requirements
• Excellent communicator in both technical and non-technical contexts
• Experience designing and improving complex software applications
• Experience coaching and mentoring developers at various levels of experience
• You have a sound understanding of programming fundamentals & their application to highly scalable web-based systems.
• You have successfully led a small agile team.