Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer with strong Node.js expertise who is comfortable working in an AI-assisted development environment. The ideal candidate should be proficient in leveraging modern AI developer tools to accelerate development, improve code quality, and help modernize legacy systems.
This role involves working on backend systems, microservices architecture, and AI-powered development workflows, including refactoring legacy applications into modern Node.js services.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js.
- Leverage AI-powered developer tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Amazon Q to improve development efficiency.
- Refactor and modernize legacy .NET applications into Node.js-based microservices using AI-assisted workflows.
- Design and optimize database schemas and complex SQL queries for performance and scalability.
- Work with PostgreSQL and Redis for high-performance data storage and caching.
- Build and integrate AI-based features and services into backend applications.
- Automate development workflows through custom CLI tools or IDE extensions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality backend solutions.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of backend development experience
- Strong expertise in Node.js backend development
- Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Amazon Q, or similar)
- Experience working with PostgreSQL and Redis
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture and API design
- Experience with AI engineering (building or integrating AI-powered features)
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Good to Have
- Prior experience with .NET / C#
- Experience modernizing legacy systems
- Experience building developer productivity tools (CLI tools, IDE extensions, automation)
- Experience optimizing complex SQL queries and database migrations
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Established in 2017, Fountane Inc is one part a Digital Product Studio that specializes in building superior product experiences, and one part 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, Imprint Engine.
We’re a team of 100 strong from around the world that are radically open minded and believes in excellence, respecting one another and pushing our boundaries to furthest its ever been.

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