Fearless Your Responsibilities in this Role
Lead the technical design and architecture of a modular, cloud-native web portal on AWS, built to add new services over time.
Build and lead full-stack development with TypeScript/Node, React, PostgreSQL, and REST APIs.
Define and implement infrastructure as code using Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments across development, test, staging, and production environments.
Design and build integrations with government identity platforms using OpenID Connect (OIDC).
Build integrations for loading, validating, and reprocessing admissions data files.
Design secure data exchange with colleges through contract-first API, secure file transfer, or CRM integration.
Lead the team's AI-assisted development practice, using agentic AI tools to accelerate requirements refinement, prototyping, coding, testing, and documentation with human review and traceability.
Work with stakeholders to translate high-level business needs into detailed technical requirements and build working prototypes for iterative review.
Build security and privacy into the platform from the start, including Zero Trust API design, token-based authentication, role-based access control, encryption, audit logging, and secrets management.
Building automated accessibility checks into the pipeline and working closely with design and QA on manual and assistive technology testing
Plan for high availability, resilience, and scale to support traffic spikes during student enrollment periods.
Identify technical risks, dependencies, and scope issues proactively on a fixed-price engagement.
Produce architecture and operational documentation and train client technical staff to ensure long-term ownership of the solution.
Contribute to shaping the product roadmap beyond the MVP and participate in client presentations and demos.
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
Required Experience
Minimum of 7 years of experience in software engineering, technical leadership, or related roles.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
Demonstrated experience delivering production software using agentic AI coding tools, with tests written first, human-in-the-loop review, traceability, and quality controls.
Proven technical leadership experience leading development teams, defining architecture, and owning end-to-end technical delivery.
Strong full-stack development background with TypeScript/Node, React , and REST API design and implementation.
Experience designing and deploying applications on AWS using containers (ECS Fargate), serverless functions and queues (Lambda, SQS), and managed PostgreSQL (RDS).
Proficiency in infrastructure as code with Terraform and building CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
Experience with ORM layers such as Prisma or Sequelize.
Deep knowledge of secure web application development, including single sign-on, token-based API authentication with OIDC, token-based API authentication using JWT and OAuth client credentials, and role-based access control.
Hands-on background in OWASP Top Ten protections and securing applications handling sensitive personal data.
Proven ability to deliver accessible web applications meeting WCAG standards and mobile-responsive design requirements.
Experience with Agile, iterative delivery, and conducting regular stakeholder demos.
Ability to explain technical trade-offs clearly to non-technical stakeholders and lead live working sessions with client staff.
Must be based in and work from the United States.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Preferred Experience
Hands-on experience designing and shipping agentic AI solutions, not just using AI tools.
Background in delivering student-facing digital services or education technology platforms.
Experience building custom software for government, education, or other public-sector clients.
Track record of delivering public-facing portals or transactional applications at scale.
Familiarity with FERPA and other student data privacy requirements.
Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture per NIST SP 800-207, rate limiting, and API traffic management.
Experience integrating with state or government identity platforms.
Background in design systems used in government digital services.
Data integration experience with file processing pipelines, data validation, error handling, or integrations with CRMs or information systems.
Familiarity with responsible AI frameworks such as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework.
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 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: $120,588
Salary Midpoint: $156,764
Maximum Salary: $195,955
Hiring Range for Role: $120,588 - $163,000
This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance criteria.
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
Performance-Based Bonuses: We believe your impact should be recognized. Our bonus program rewards both shared company success and individual contributions. Learn more about our bonus incentives here.
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.
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:
1. 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
2. Technical Assessment
We'll invite you to complete a role-specific assessment to see your skills in action. This helps us keep our hiring process fair and consistent. You can learn more about what to expect here.
3. 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.
Where You Can Build with Fearless
At Fearless, we strive to build a powerful and diverse team. We are currently licensed and set up to hire talented individuals residing in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
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