Software Engineer III (Tech Lead)

Summary

Join Fearless as a Software Engineer III and contribute to building impactful software solutions. This remote or Baltimore-based, full-time role involves leading development, maintenance, and enhancement of complex software systems. You will collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers, mentor team members, and drive all phases of the development lifecycle. The position requires extensive experience in web development, proficiency in various programming languages and frameworks, and a strong understanding of software development principles. Fearless offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain security clearance required by the project: Public Trust clearance
• 6+ years of experience as an expert in web-development including front-end (browser) and back-end (server) including UI components, client-server integrations, APIs, and data persistence
• Ability to discuss abstract software development concepts like single-responsibility, cohesion, data immutability, and other paradigm appropriate design patterns
• Demonstrated interest in and ability to learn new systems and technology quickly
• Expert in at least one programming language like Node.js, Python, Go, Java 8+, Ruby, etc
• Proficient with the industry-leading framework(s) for the programming language expertise (Express.js, Gatsby.js, Django, Flasks, Rails, Spring.io, etc)
• Proficient with important libraries and technologies in the ecosystem of programming language expertise
• Proficient with HTML, Javascript and ability to quickly translate designs into CSS implementations
• Proficient with at least one front-end technology like React, Angular, Vue, Ember, Backbone, Svelte
• Proficient with building applications in containerized development environments
• Expert in with advanced git commands like rebasing, squashing, and cherry-picking
• Ability to assist other engineers with source code management in git
• Ability to discuss technical tasks and team process topics with team members
• Basic understanding of container orchestration technologies like Amazon ECS and Kubernetes
• Basic understanding of “serverless” concepts and frameworks like Serverless.com and AWS Lambda
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms like AWS
• Basic understanding of software infrastructure including network, compute, and data storage resources
• Basic understanding of securing systems on the application, network, and infrastructure layers
• Ability to operate and manage work, strategically reason, and build relationships and influence others

Responsibilities

• Synthesize business requirements and objectives and drive the development of solutions
• Collaborate with talented designers, product managers, and fellow engineers to plan and build new features
• Coach and mentor others to develop their professional skills
• Drive all phases of the development lifecycle from task creation to production deployment of new code
• Design and implement effective, secure software solutions that meet the business and technology requirements of the project
• Articulate business needs and translate them into technology solutions
• Create technical processes that create testable and maintainable software with minimal technical debt
• Troubleshoot technical issues in application and infrastructure code
• Develop and implement plans for the continuous improvement and evolution of the software system
• Identify opportunities and articulate suggestions to improve the technology strategies beyond the scope of a team or project
• Review other developers’ code and provide specific, constructive feedback
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of products/workflows within the businesses they support

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/MS/MEng in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar technology-related degree
• Experience working with government or large industry clients
• Holds a current AWS Certified Developer Associate, Solutions Architecture Associate, or Solutions Architect Professional or similar certification in another cloud platform
• Holds a current Certified Scrum Master certification
• Holds a current CompTIA Security+ certification

Benefits

• We cover 100% of your premium for our medical HSA plan + the deductible portion of HSA contributions, 80% of your premium for our HMO or PPO plans, and offer competitive dependent coverage. We cover 100% of dental and vision premiums for you and your dependents and offer medical and dependent care FSA options. We also offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and legal planning and support insurance
• Tech, education / training, and wellness allowances
• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with employer contributions (current match = 4%) and immediate vesting
• Referral bonus: Bring your friends! If someone you refer is hired, you’ll get a bonus of $6–12k!
• Total Pet Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up 12 weeks of FMLA paid at 100%
• PTO is provided to team members as a lump sum allowance, not an accrual. PTO is prorated based on your start date ( see table below ) on a quarterly basis (with tenure-based increases), 8.75 days of sick leave, 11 federal holidays, their birthday (8 hours), up to 15 days for jury duty, and up to 3 days (24 hours) of bereavement leave per eligible instance
• Life-friendly schedules
• Family-friendly workplace