Senior Software Engineer, (Senior Consultant, Engineering & Tech with Security Clearance

Job Requirements Senior Software Engineer (Senior Consultant, Engineering & Technical Services) We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer as part of our Senior Consultant, Engineering & Technical Services career path to support federal student aid modernization efforts. This role focuses on building and integrating the enterprise engineering platform that powers the customer’s technology ecosystem, enabling thousands of developers to deliver modern cloud-native applications through standardized tooling, automation, and seamless integrations across GitLab, Jira, Datadog, Databricks, and Figma.

Rather than building end-user applications, this position creates the shared platform capabilities that improve developer productivity and standardize software delivery across the organization's modernization initiatives. This is a fully remote role. At Fearless, this Senior Consultant collaborates with cross functional teams to align the technical vision, implementation, and quality of software systems across development, reliability, testing, and operations.

This role will possess the skills to be able to bridge business objectives with technical execution in software development, infrastructure, security, and testing at an advanced application level of proficiency. The Sr. Consultant role will work on projects that allow them to ensure scalable, secure, and reliable solutions while mentoring engineers, fostering collaboration, and aligning stakeholders with product and project goals.

Fearless Your Responsibilities in this Role:  ● Design, develop, and maintain API-based integrations between enterprise SaaS platforms to create a cohesive engineering ecosystem.  ● Build custom integrations and APIs that connect GitLab, Jira, Confluence, Slack, Datadog, Databricks, and Figma into a unified engineering toolchain.  ● Build and enhance platform services that enable engineering teams to efficiently develop and deploy cloud-native applications.  ● Develop secure, scalable, and maintainable APIs, microservices, and integration components that power the enterprise engineering platform.  ● Collaborate with platform engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver integration capabilities aligned to modernization goals.  ● Implement automation and reusable services that standardize CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices across development teams.  ● Ensure integrations meet federal security standards, reliability targets, and performance requirements for high-volume production environments.  ● Troubleshoot integration issues, identify root causes, and continuously improve platform capabilities based on user feedback and operational metrics.  ● Participate in Agile planning, backlog refinement, code reviews, and sprint activities to maintain delivery momentum and code quality.

The Impact You Will Create in this Role:  Fearless Impact:

• Fosters collaboration with cross functional teams by taking the initiative and driving conversations
• Coach, mentor, and develop peers that elevate team capability and technical expertise using clear and persuasive communication of engineering solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Earn the trust of your customer and teammates by delivering world class services.
• Drive accountability and delivery by ensuring project objectives are not only met on time but aligned with client priorities and Fearless standards of excellence. Anticipate risks and implement proactive solutions to keep initiatives on track.
• Take ownership of risk management by monitoring deliverables across the team, identifying issues early, and coaching teammates on mitigation strategies while keeping leadership informed.
• Shape client engagement and intelligence-gathering efforts by actively cultivating relationships with stakeholders, synthesizing insights across the client organization and partner ecosystem, and providing Fearless leaders with actionable recommendations that inform strategy and strengthen delivery outcomes.

Fearless Customer Impact:

• Deliver expected outcomes relative to high quality code and maintainable systems
• Offer and implement innovative solutions that include engineering best practices through new tools, frameworks and methodologies
• Lead and align stakeholders with product and project goals that advance customer satisfaction as well as Fearless’ objectives, strategy, and mission
• Serve as a trusted advisor in your area of expertise Work Experience PROJECT SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS ● Minimum of 8 years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, or enterprise integration roles.  ● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or four (4) additional years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree.  ● Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.  ● Proven experience developing RESTful APIs and integrating enterprise SaaS platforms and third-party services.  ● Strong software engineering background with modern development practices, including version control, code reviews, and secure development practices.  ● Experience building scalable cloud-native applications and services in production environments.  ● Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and infrastructure automation supporting software delivery.  ● Demonstrated experience working within Agile development environments delivering iterative value to stakeholders.  ● Demonstrated experience building secure, responsive, and accessible web applications for high-volume users and sensitive workflows.  ● Strong frontend and backend skills, including API integration, state management, performance optimization, and secure session handling.  ● Hands-on experience implementing end-to-end automated testing to reduce regressions and improve release confidence.  ● Proven ability to improve user workflows by reducing friction, error rates, and avoidable support contacts.  ● Able to ship features end-to-end in production environments with strong release discipline and operational awareness.  Preferred Experience  ● Familiarity with GitLab, Jira, Confluence, Slack, Datadog, Databricks, or similar enterprise engineering tools.  ● Experience supporting federal digital modernization or large-scale platform engineering initiatives.  Fearless Skills and Competencies
• Analytical Thinking: The ability to observe and interpret information, break down complex problems into parts, identify patterns/relationships and draw logical conclusions to develop effective solutions.
• Synthetic Thinking: The ability to combine different ideas, information, or concepts to create a new, complex understanding or solution by integrating disparate elements into a new, meaningful whole.
• Adaptability: Comfort with change, flexibility in the face of shifting demands and resilience to setbacks.
• Ownership & Accountability: Committed to taking responsibility for outcomes, ensuring that all commitments are met with a focus on enhancing service delivery.
• Consultative Advising: Identifies and articulates client challenges, scopes projects and aligns recommendations to business goals and client expectations.
• Communicating with Influence: Capable of crafting and delivering clear, persuasive messages that integrate data insights and structured narratives, tailored to the strategic needs of diverse audiences to drive effective decision-making.
• Managing Priorities & Client Alignment: Skillfully negotiates and manages conflicting priorities to strategically align decisions, enhancing service delivery and client satisfaction.

Required Level of Proficiency:

• Advanced Application: You can perform the actions associated with a skill without assistance. You are recognized within your immediate organization as "a person to ask" when difficult questions regarding required skills arise.

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, which may involve driving or flying.
• 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Compensation at Fearless Fearless is committed to providing a competitive compensation package that will meet your current and future needs. Our philosophy is aimed at rewardin