Senior Software Engineer, Fountain

• 7+ years of experience in full stack software engineering
• Proven experience in product-oriented software development
• Proficiency in modern technologies, including but not limited to:
• React, TypeScript, MongoDB, Express (must have)
• TailwindCSS, MUI, Vite
• Ruby on Rails (nice to have)
• Testing Suite - Vitest/Jest, Playwright
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically about user interactions and system architecture
• Ability to work independently and confidently, even in dynamic situations and with limited information
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English, to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders

Desirable

• As a Senior Software Engineer at Fountain, you will collaborate with a diverse team of engineers, designers, and product managers to create user-centered web applications that empower organizations to improve employee retention
• To succeed in this position, it is important to have a proven track record of working with rich enterprise products and possess strong problem solving skills, and a solid technical background in frontend/backend development, data structures, and architecture
• The Fountain Engineering team is organized into product squads, each responsible for independently owning the product's health and market fit. The teams are the domain experts of their products, and are always looking to improve their operation
• We are a rapidly growing team that operates with agility and speed. You will be expected to find creative solutions even when faced with uncertainty, and you will have the freedom to do so. In fact, you will operate with the autonomy typically found in early-stage product development, rather than in a larger organization
• This role requires collaboration within a globally distributed organization, spanning different time zones, continents, and cultures (including Western and Northern Europe, USA, South Africa, Mexico, and more)
• Design, develop, test, and maintain product features and enhancements
• Collaborating closely with product and design teams to bring features to life
• Review and collaborate with other developers' work
• Implement RESTful API endpoints, build new functionality in our Express/Node.js backend codebase, build upon our MongoDB model
• Ensure the quality, reliability, operations, and security of all our products
• Identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks and optimizing applications for maximum speed, scalability and ease of use
• Staying up-to-date with industry trends and continuously seeking opportunities to enhance the user experience