Fearless

Job Requirements

The Software Engineer III leads the development, maintenance, and enhancement of complex software systems that solve customer and user problems. This role brings detailed understanding of the nuances of software development, and depth in a variety of languages, paradigms, technologies, and frameworks to effectively contribute in a wide array of different projects. Software Engineer IIIs are experts in digesting complex tasks and business requirements and aligning a group around an implementation. They are responsible for the smooth delivery of maintainable systems by establishing effective team processes.

The Impact You Will Create:

• Drives the development of innovative technology solutions that directly align with business goals and objectives
• Enhances product quality and delivery by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and engineers
• Strengthens technical capability within the team by mentoring and coaching others, fostering professional growth
• Improves system stability, performance, and security through effective design, implementation, and troubleshooting
• Reduces technical debt and ensures long-term software maintainability by establishing sound technical processes
• Contributes to broader technology strategies, influencing decisions beyond the immediate project or team scope
• Promotes a culture of quality and knowledge sharing by conducting thorough code reviews and providing constructive feedback
• Deepens business alignment by demonstrating strong understanding of workflows, products, and organizational objectives

Your Responsibilities in This Role:

• Translate business requirements and objectives into effective technology solutions
• Plan, design, and build secure, scalable software that meets project and organizational needs
• Lead all phases of the development lifecycle, from task creation to production deployment
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers to deliver new features and improvements
• Establish technical processes that result in testable, maintainable software with minimal technical debt
• Troubleshoot technical issues across application and infrastructure codebases
• Develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement and software system evolution
• Identify opportunities to enhance technology strategies beyond project-level considerations
• Provide clear, specific, and constructive feedback during code reviews
• Mentor and coach team members to support their technical development and growth
• Maintain deep knowledge of supported products, workflows, and business operations

Work Experience

Skills and Qualifications We Require at Fearless:

At Fearless, we seek candidates who blend technical know-how with sharp problem-solving and advisory skills to drive real impact in the communities we serve. Here are the key qualifications for this role.

Technical Skills:

• Demonstrated expertise with database management systems, including SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL
• Extensive experience designing, implementing, and maintaining relational databases, data warehouses, and ETL processes
• Proficient in Data Analysis, Data Modeling, and Data Integration using tools such as ERwin or similar
• Familiar with Data Governance frameworks and practices to ensure data quality and compliance
• Expert in both front-end and back-end web development, including UI components, client-server integrations, APIs, and data persistence
• Ability to apply abstract software development concepts like single-responsibility, cohesion, and data immutability
• Expert in at least one modern programming language such as Node.js, Python, Go, Java 8+, or Ruby
• Proficient with leading frameworks like Express.js, Gatsby.js, Django, Flask, Rails, or Spring.io
• Skilled with relevant libraries and technologies within the chosen programming language ecosystem
• Proficient with HTML, JavaScript, and translating designs into CSS
• Proficient with at least one front-end framework such as React, Angular, Vue, Ember, Backbone, or Svelte
• Experienced in building applications in containerized development environments
• Expert in advanced Git commands, including rebasing, squashing, and cherry-picking
• Ability to guide and assist other engineers with source code management using Git
• Comfortable discussing technical tasks and development processes with team members
• Basic understanding of container orchestration technologies such as Amazon ECS and Kubernetes
• Familiar with serverless concepts and frameworks like Serverless.com and AWS Lambda
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms, particularly AWS
• Working knowledge of software infrastructure, including network, compute, and storage resources
• Basic understanding of application, network, and infrastructure security best practices
• Skilled in developing stored procedures, functions, and triggers to support application development
• Familiar with cloud-based database platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
• Strong understanding of federal security standards such as FISMA and FedRAMP for database design and implementation

Prior Experience:

• 15+ years of federal onsite experience supporting agencies and understanding agency-specific policies and workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new systems and technologies quickly.
• Experienced in building relationships, influencing others, and providing strategic technical guidance.

Project Specific Qualifications:

This role includes additional qualifications to help deliver bold, impactful work for our clients.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline required: Master's degree preferred

Clearance:

• U.S. Citizenship required and the ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Public Trust

Requirements:

• FIFTEEN (15) or more years of professional experience supporting agencies and understanding agency-specific policies and workflows.
• Holds an active AWS Certified Developer Associate, Solutions Architect Associate, Solutions Architect Professional, or equivalent cloud certification.
• Holds a current Certified Scrum Master certification.
• Holds a current CompTIA Security+ certification.
• General work experience may be substituted for education. The requirement for education levels can be substituted at the rate of 2 years of experience for every year of education. An associate’s degree is 2 years of education, a Bachelor’s degree is 4 years of education, and a Master degree is 6 years of education. The years of specific experience used for satisfying an education requirement cannot also be used as filling the work experience requirement.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer or during meetings.

Must be able to travel occasionally to client sites or company meetings.

Ability to communicate effectively via phone, email, and in-person, requiring clear speech, listening, and written communication skills.

Ability to move within an office environment, including reaching for files, using office equipment, and occasional light lifting (up to 10 pounds).

Benefits

Life at Fearless

We’re a digital integration consultancy on a mission to build a better tomorrow. At Fearless, we combine technology, people, and organizational development to solve meaningful problems. Through iterative development, we deliver smart, user-friendly solutions that make tech work better—for everyone.

But great tech is just part of the story. What really makes us Fearless is our Purple Culture.

What Makes Us Purple?

Being Purple means you:

• Are valued as a whole person—not just a job title
• Get matched with work that plays to your strengths and passions
• Are supported by coaches, not micromanagers
• Have the autonomy and clarity to make decisions and drive impact
• Join a community that celebrates equity, curiosity, and innovation
• Do work that matters—every day

We believe in flexibility, growth, and balance. Our benefits and culture are designed to support you in doing your best work—while making space for what matters to you outside of it.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Fearless, we’re building a workplace that welcomes and respects everyone—across race, gender, age, religion, identity, background, and ability.

Benefits at Fearless

At Fearless, we take care of our team—because when you're supported, you can do your best work. We offer a flexible, family-friendly environment with benefits designed to support your health, growth, and life outside of work.

For Full-Time Team Members (Starting Day One):

• Flexible, life-friendly schedules
• 100% coverage for our medical HSA plan + HSA contributions
• Dental & vision covered 100% for you and your dependents
• Competitive premiums for HMO/PPO and dependent coverage
• 401(k) with 4% match & immediate vesting
• Paid Parental Leave and 12 weeks paid FMLA
• Generous PTO, 11 Federal Holidays, a Birthday Holiday, and Sick Leave
• Up to 15 days for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Education, wellness, and tech allowances
• Referral bonus: $6K–$12K for each successful referral
• Pet insurance & discount plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Legal support, life insurance, disability coverage

Part-Time & Interns:

• 8.75 days of safe & sick leave annually
• Eligible for our 401(k) plan with employer contributions

Reasonable Accommodations

Fearless is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@fearless.tech.

Compensation

Fearless is committed to providing a competitive compensation package that will meet your current and future needs. Our philosophy is aimed at rewarding team member contributions, supporting long-term financial growth and security, and overall well-being.

We believe in paying people fairly, so we've established a compensation model aimed to ensure everyone at Fearless — regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, nationality, or willingness/ability to negotiate — is consistently paid fairly based on alignment to the needs and requirements of the role.

The salary range for this position is:

• Minimum Salary: $102,540
• Salary Midpoint: $133,302
• Maximum Salary: $164,064
• Hiring Range: $102,540 - $150,000

So, What’s Next?

We’ve refined our hiring approach to make sure every team member is a great fit for Fearless—and that we’re a great fit for you, too. If there’s alignment, we’ll reach out to kick off the interview process. Depending on the role or project, your experience may vary slightly, but it typically includes:

The Introductory Interview. You'll connect with a recruiter to:

• Build rapport and get to know each other
• Review your experience and skills
• Talk through salary expectations and role details
• Set expectations for the rest of the process

The Skills + Business Fit Interview. This is where we dig deeper to:

• Review findings from any technical assessments
• Walk through situational and values-based questions
• Explore how your approach aligns with Fearless culture and project needs

Some roles may also include customer interviews based on specific project requirements in addition to background check and security clearance requirements.

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