Short Run - Brand Partnerships

Job Title : Lead Java Developer (Backend)

Experience Required : 8 to 15 Years

Open Positions : 5

Location : Any major metro city (Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad)

Work Mode : Open to Remote / Hybrid / Onsite

Notice Period : Immediate Joiner/30 Days or Less

About the Role :

• We are looking for experienced Lead Java Developers who bring not only strong backend development skills but also a product-oriented mindset and leadership capability.
• This is an opportunity to be part of high-impact digital transformation initiatives that go beyond writing code—you’ll help shape future-ready platforms and drive meaningful change.
• This role is embedded within a forward-thinking digital engineering team that thrives on co-innovation, lean delivery, and end-to-end ownership of platforms and products.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and implement scalable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to build intuitive and reliable digital products.
• Advocate and implement engineering best practices : SOLID principles, OOP, clean code, CI/CD, TDD/BDD.
• Lead Agile-based development cycles with a focus on speed, quality, and customer outcomes.
• Guide and mentor team members, fostering technical excellence and ownership.
• Utilize cloud platforms and DevOps tools to ensure performance and reliability of applications.

What We’re Looking For :

• Proven experience in Java backend development (Spring Boot, Microservices).
• 8+ Years of hands-on engineering experience with at least 2+ years in a Lead role.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Good understanding of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to DevOps and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to design solutions from first principles.
• Prior experience in product-based or startup environments is a big plus.

Ideal Candidate Profile :

• A tech enthusiast with a passion for clean code and scalable architecture.
• Someone who thrives in collaborative, transparent, and feedback-driven environments.
• A leader who takes ownership beyond individual deliverables to drive overall team and project success.

Interview Process

1. Initial Technical Screening (via platform partner)
2. Technical Interview with Engineering Team
3. Client-facing Final Round

Additional Info :

• Targeting profiles from product/startup backgrounds.
• Strong preference for candidates with under 1 month of notice period.
• Interviews will be fast-tracked for qualified profiles.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible for developing digital systems that deliver optimal end-to-end solutions to our business needs. The work will cover all aspects of software delivery, including working with staff, vendors, and outsourced contributors to build, release and maintain the product.Fountane operates a scrum-based Agile delivery cycle, and you will be working within this. You will work with product owners, user experience, test, infrastructure, and operations professionals to build the most effective solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

●Full-stack development on a multinational team on various products across different technologies and industries.

●Optimize the development process and identify continuing improvements.

●Monitor technology landscape, assess and introduce new technology. Own and communicate development processes and standards.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE GREAT IN THIS ROLE:

●Extensive experience in developing cross-platform mobile applications using React Native

● Strong proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript (ES6+).

● Solid understanding and practical experience with state management libraries like Zustand and

Redux.

● Proven experience integrating with various API layers, including RESTful APIs and GraphQL.

● Experience implementing push notifications using libraries such as Firebase Cloud Messaging

(FCM), Amazon SNS, or similar.

● A strong grasp of core React and React Native concepts, including components, hooks, context

API, and the virtual DOM.

● Deep understanding and practical experience with UI rendering and optimization techniques,

particularly with FlatList and other list rendering components.

● Proven track record of having released 2-3 applications live on both the Google Play Store and

Apple App Store. Please provide links or names of these applications in your application.

● Prior experience in leading and mentoring development teams.

● Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.

● Strong communication and collaboration skills.

● Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.

● Familiarity with mobile development best practices, design patterns, and architectural principles.

● Understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and guidelines for both Android and iOS platforms.

Bonus Points:

● Experience with native Android (Java/Kotlin) or iOS (Swift/Objective-C) development.

● Experience with mobile testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Detox, React Native Testing Library).

● Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for mobile applications.

● Contributions to open-source projects.

●Experience with performance monitoring and analytics tools.

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!

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.

Financial Management & Reporting:

•Oversee all accounting transactions, monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, and publish timely financial statements.

•Prepare budget forecasts, supporting annual financial planning and financial health assessments.

Compliance & Taxation:

•Compute and file tax returns, ensuring GST compliance with regulations.

•Conduct audits to maintain financial accuracy, adhere to standards, and comply with financial policies.

•Regularly review bookkeeping for accuracy and compliance.

Cash Collection:

•Oversee the company’s cash collection process and ensure that cash receipts are processed efficiently and accurately.

•Monitor and track cash flow regularly, ensuring sufficient funds are available for operations.

•Coordinate with the sales and customer service teams to address any issues or discrepancies related to payments.

Trade Receivables Management:

•Monitor and manage trade receivables, ensuring that outstanding invoices are followed up on and collected in a timely manner.

•Track aging of receivables and ensure that overdue accounts are actively pursued.

•Issue statements and reminders to clients regarding overdue payments.

Account Reconciliation & Financial Health:

•Manage balance sheets, profit/loss statements, and report on the company's financial health and liquidity to stakeholders.

•Audit financial transactions and documents, maintaining meticulous records.

Technical Proficiency & Confidentiality:

•Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups as necessary to secure sensitive information.

•Proficiently utilize Tally, Oracle, and Excel for comprehensive financial analysis and reporting.

•Stay updated with industry standards and best practices to ensure high-quality and secure financial data handling.

Our client is a rapid growth stage Edtech start-up focused on solving the teacher shortage crisis in the US education system using technology by bringing teachers to the classrooms and giving them access to the right tools to teach students in a highly engaging manner.

They have a development center in Mumbai and they are looking to scale up the teams in Pune and Bangalore as well.

What does the role entail:

● Lead User Stories and guide senior/software engineers in the development process

● Understand architectural principles, and design patterns, and implement them from architectural artifacts.

● Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to develop and implement project plans.

● Lead the development of software solutions using Microsoft Technologies, including .NET, C#, SQL Server, Azure, and other related technologies.

● Ensure the use of best practices and processes in software development, including code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).

● Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, and work with them to resolve technical issues and challenges.

● Work with other Engineering Managers and senior leaders to define and implement engineering best practices and processes across the organization.

● Keep up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies and evaluate their potential impact on the organization's development practices.

Must-Have Skills:

● B.E/B.Tech in computer science

● 12 to 15 years of experience in software development, with a focus on Microsoft Technologies.

● 3+ years of experience in managing teams of software developers and leading software development projects.

● Understanding of Frontend Technologies: Angular 14+

● Strong technical skills in .NET, C#, SQL Server, Azure/AWS, and related technologies.

● Understanding of Design patterns and various Architecture patterns like Domain Driven Design/Microservices.

● Strong leadership and management skills, with a proven record of accomplishment in delivering high-quality software solutions on time, with high quality and within defined KPIs.

● Good understanding of Agile software development methodologies

• The selected candidate will act as primary interface to the customer for technical support on our   products and services to achieve our goal of converting design wins to
• Provides First level tech support at system level to RnD teams across all
• Actively and consistently seeks new customers within associated focus markets.
• Visits customers and potential customers to develop relationships, follow up on leads, set grower trials, close sales opportunities, and provide technical information.
• Meets established sales budget and targets (revenue, profit, expense) goals.
• Delivers sales presentations and closes sales in a professional manner.
• Manages major accounts; establishes long-term, ongoing relationships with multiple people in a customer’s organization.
• Provides feedback to internal teams as well as with sales peers regarding competition, pricing, and marketing opportunities.
• Promptly resolves technical queries for
• Develop deep customer relationships and drive exemplary customer
• Coordinate with multi geographical teams for technical support to customer’s design
• Travel across clients (within India) to support
• Build credibility at all levels at client’s R&D
• Diligently communicates with industry leaders and enhances Tinymesh’s image.
• Takes a leadership role in the establishment of field-based grower specific product trials.

Job Description:

Your Responsibilities! 

• Development of C#, .NET and Java applications and web applications in the field of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Product Information Management (PIM)

• Design and development of interfaces for our application software

• Continuous improvement of the software used after consultation with our users

• Support for the replacement of legacy applications by SAP and other standard software solutions

• Software documentation, creation of test scenarios and execution of release cycles

Required Skills: 

• Successfully completed (Bachelor's) degree with a focus on computer science or equivalent professional experience

• Knowledge of the programming languages C#, .NET

• Knowledge of SQL and database applications such as Microsoft SQL or ORACLE

• Good analytical skills, result-oriented, problem solving, execution focused person

• Business fluent English, German would be an advantage

Even better if you have:

• Knowledge of PLM software and the PLM process would be a plus

• Experience in an agile development and/or DevOps environment

• Experience with Atlassian stack Jira/Bitbucket/Bamboo would be a plus

Designation: .Net Developer

Job Brief: We are looking for a Windows Applications Developer who possesses a passion for

pushing mobile technologies to the limits. Who will design and code functional programs and applications

Roles and Responsibility:

• Programmer to develop stand-alone Windows application
• Focus on the development of the software life cycle.
• Bug fixing and improving application performance
• Design and build advanced applications for the Windows platform
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Coordinate efforts with other developers, plan high-level architecture for solutions, code

software to spec, track, and resolve software defects.

• Understanding client requirements and how they translate to new application features
• Collaborating with the development team and other IT staff to set specifications for new

applications

• Write high-quality source code to program complete applications within deadlines
• Perform unit and integration testing before launch
• Conduct functional and non-functional testing
• Troubleshoot and debug applications
• Evaluate existing applications to reprogram, update and add new features
• Develop technical documents and handbooks to accurately represent application design

and code

• In-depth knowledge in basic frameworks to create user interfaces faster and easier. Requirements:
• Proven experience of 1 to 5 years as a windows application developer
• C#, .NET Core, .NET Web API, JSON, XML. Knowledge of WMI classes
• Should be expertise in Windows Phone and Windows 8/8.1 development.
• In-depth knowledge of programming for diverse operating systems and platforms using

development tools

• Have published at least one original Windows app
• Excellent understanding of software design and programming principles.
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
• Great attention to detail and time-management skills
• BSc/BA/BE/Btech. in computer science or relevant field; MSc/MA will be appreciated
• A certified application developer is a plus

Key Skills: C#, .Net core, Web API, Angular (Nice to have)

• Extract and present valuable information from data
• Understand business requirements and generate insights
• Build mathematical models, validate and work with them
• Explain complex topics tailored to the audience
• Validate and follow up on results
• Work with large and complex data sets
• Establish priorities with clear goals and responsibilities to achieve a high level of performance.
• Work in an agile and iterative manner on solving problems
• Evaluate different options proactively and the ability to solve problems in an innovative way. Develop new solutions or combine existing methods to create new approaches.
• Good understanding of Digital & analytics
• Strong communication skills, orally and in writing

Key Responsibilities:

· You’ll be actively involved with development of server backend that support mobile apps.

· You’ll be architecting and implementing best-in-class complex ‘real time’ web software and/or messaging systems to power highly scalable apps for users.

· Translate high level business problems into scalable design and code. Create libraries & Utilities for larger consumption.

· Work closely with UI/UX designers to create exciting user experiences and ensure delivery of graphic assets as per modern web standards.

· You’ll be continuously keeping an eye on the latest cutting-edge technologies and leveraging these in one’s own and the team’s work as necessary.

· Care about the business results of what you build, not just the elegance of the technology you build.

· Work on the end to end stack (Platforms, UI, distributed systems, databases) rather than specialize in one area.

· And of course, get hands dirty by writing server-side code for mobile-based applications, create robust high-volume production applications, and develop prototypes quickly.

Eligibility

Desired Candidates Profile:

• 5+ years of experience on Node.js based web applications and systems development.
• Strong knowledge of MEAN, Linux/UNIX based development & client-side JavaScript/jQuery.
• Knowledgeable on ORMs, their utility and limitations.
• Knowledge of web services and serialization techniques like REST, SOAP, XML & JSON.
• Knowledgeable about caching mechanisms & tools like memcache, CDNs, nginx.
• Scripting experience in using Shell/Python for creating quick technology solutions to problems.
• Prior expertise of working with AWS Cloud, CDNs and other PAAS based services.
• A strong penchant for Object-Oriented Design.
• Experience of working with version control, bug tracking, continuous integration and other productivity enhancement software like SVN, Bugzilla, Jira etc.
• Prior experience in implementing Agile software methodologies.
• Passionate about software development & modern-day web technologies like:
• Server-Side JavaScript – Node.js, Backbone.js
• Web Sockets
• NoSQL based databases like MongoDB/Couchbase/Redis
• Big Data
• Taking responsibility and ownership in the team’s work.

Additional Requirements:

• B-Tech/BS/BE/BS/MS/M.Tech/MS in Electronics or Computer Science from a premier institute in India (IITs, BITS, NITs etc) or abroad.