Full Stack Developer

The entire application process must be completed in English. Fluent written and spoken English is required and will be evaluated.

Applicants must be independent freelancers, not represented by another agency, and currently based outside the United States.

WHO ARE WE? FOUNTAIN FORWARD

We are a hyper-motivated crew of internet marketing experts based in Houston, Texas. We're on a mission to provide truly profitable data-driven marketing solutions, primarily for The Automotive industry.

We love working together to accomplish one thing: persuade people to do business with our clients, and do it more often. Seeing our clients make more money and collaborating together to accomplish their goals is what drives us to slam down a couple of espressos every morning and fire up our brain cells.

Job Overview / Purpose Statement

The Full Stack Developer builds, improves, and maintains web applications, platforms, and tools that power Fountain Forward’s services. This role works across front-end and back-end technologies, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business requirements. Developers collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver integrations, automation, and performance improvements.

Responsibilities & Duties

Core Development:

• Build and maintain full-stack applications using modern frameworks (Next.js and FastAPI).
• Write clean, efficient Python scripts for automation, integration, or data handling.
• Develop and document RESTful APIs for internal and external integrations.
• Design and manage relational databases (PostgreSQL).

Integration & Tooling:

• Integrate with third-party tools and services (Slack, Google Drive, ClickUp, CRMs).
• Implement integrations with external APIs and services.
• Build internal tools that support scalability and workflow efficiency.

Performance, Quality & Maintenance:

• Optimize application performance, security, and scalability.
• Debug, test, and maintain code to ensure reliability and stability.
• Troubleshoot, upgrade, and improve existing software.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work with stakeholders to translate needs into technical solutions.
• Collaborate with analysts, operations, and sales teams to ensure systems align with business goals.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and best practices; recommend improvements.
• The team member must be present and actively participate in all FF training sessions they are invited to attend. If unable to attend, they are responsible for reviewing the training materials and catching up on any missed training.

REMOTE / WORK FROM HOME POSITION

Before applying, please note:

The entire application process must be completed in English. Fluent written and spoken English is required and will be evaluated.

Applicants must be independent freelancers, not represented by another agency, and currently based outside the United States.

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

Responsibilities & Duties:

1+ years in full-stack development roles.

Strong proficiency with Next.js, and backend best practices with FastAPI.

Quality Control & Oversight:

Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Ability to debug, troubleshoot, and optimize applications.

Analytics & Reporting:

Proficiency with Python for automation and backend scripting.

Ability to integrate and report on system performance.

Process & Project Management:

Experience in API integration, database design (Supabase / PostgreSQL), and cloud deployment (GCP and Railway).

Mentorship & Training:

Excellent communication skills in English; ability to share technical knowledge clearly.

Collaboration:

Strong teamwork with stakeholders and cross-department peers to align technical work with business objectives.

Preferred Experience & Competencies

Must be proficient in English (written and verbal)

Strong problem-solving, quantitative, and analytical abilities.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and delegation skills.

Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).

Knowledge of AI/ML integration basics.

Ability to work independently and align with a remote team in CST hours

Benefits

How We Work

• Freedom and flexibility. We’re a team working from around the world. That is, as long as they show up on our weekly calls, do their job correctly, and have a good sense of accountability.
• Autonomy and ownership. Working on a distributed team means you don’t have someone micromanaging you or looking over your s