About Fountane

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 50 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.

Experience 5 - 10 yrs

Package ₹24L - ₹30L/yr

Position Overview

As a Senior Python Developer / Tech Lead, you will play a key role in shaping the technical direction of our projects and guiding a talented team of engineers. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and other developers to build scalable, maintainable, and high-performance applications. You will be responsible for designing and implementing backend systems, code reviews, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring code quality across the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems using Python, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Architect and implement microservices, APIs, and distributed systems to meet business requirements.
• Build and maintain complex data models and integrate with databases (SQL/NoSQL).
• Lead the adoption of best practices in testing (unit, integration, functional), continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and automation.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing code to improve performance and reliability.
• Ensure high code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and mentoring junior developers.
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies and frameworks that enhance development productivity and system performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in software development with Python (preferably in backend or full-stack development).
• Solid experience with Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and implementation.
• Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.) and ORM frameworks (SQLAlchemy, Django ORM).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expertise in software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).
• Strong understanding of testing frameworks (unittest, pytest, etc.) and TDD/BDD principles.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for technical innovation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with microservices architecture and cloud-native solutions.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (React, Angular, etc.) for full-stack development.
• Experience in performance tuning and optimization for large-scale applications.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, Ansible).

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!

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.