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.