Senior Full Stack Engineer (Senior Consultant, Engineering & Technical Services)

Fearless; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 114,884 - 183,752; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, life-friendly schedules

100% coverage for medical HSA plan

Generous PTO and paid Federal Holidays

Job summary

A digital integration consultancy is seeking a senior full-stack engineer to support a key modernization effort in Baltimore. The role involves full software development lifecycle participation, focusing on integrating AI components and addressing complex defects. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of experience, proficiency in modern development frameworks, and strong collaboration skills. This position includes working with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, secure, scalable software that meets federal standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years software engineering experience, including senior-level responsibility.
• Expert in web development (front-end + back-end) with APIs and data persistence.
• Experienced in integrating with AI-related systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive all phases of the development lifecycle from creation to deployment.
• Design and implement secure front-end and back-end software.
• Troubleshoot application and infrastructure-level issues as needed.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Adaptability

Ownership & Accountability

Communicating with Influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

AWS

Docker

React

Node.js

PostgreSQL

Job description

Job Requirements

We are seeking a senior full-stack engineer to support a GSA modernization effort. This role will contribute to complex front-end and back-end development, integrate and extend an AI-enabled component within the platform, and support ongoing enhancements, defect resolution, and iterative feature development. The engineer will work across the stack to design secure, scalable, and maintainable software systems while collaborating closely with stakeholders, product managers, and fellow engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.

Your Responsibilities In This Role

• Drive all phases of the development lifecycle—from task creation to production deployment.
• Design and implement secure, reliable front-end and back-end software that meets modernization requirements.
• Integrate and enhance an existing AI-enabled component within the system, supporting related automation and workflow features.
• Address defects, performance issues, and production fixes, ensuring system stability.
• Support the implementation of new AI-related features and future enhancements as part of the modernization roadmap.
• Create and maintain testable and maintainable code, reducing technical debt and improving long-term sustainability.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive, actionable feedback.
• Identify opportunities to improve technical strategies and architecture beyond the immediate scope of work.
• Implement best practices in DevSecOps, including automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and secure coding.
• Troubleshoot application and infrastructure-level issues as needed.
• Ensure solutions comply with federal security requirements (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP).

Impact You Will Create

For Fearless

• 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.

For Our Customers

• 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 Specific Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years software engineering experience, including senior-level responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance
• Expert in web development (front-end + back-end), including APIs, client-server integrations, and data persistence.
• Proficient with modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, NextJS, etc.).
• Expert in at least one major back-end language (Node.js, Python, Go, Java, Ruby, etc.).
• Experience in Spring Boot
• Experience integrating with or extending AI- or automation-related systems (e.g., model outputs, ML APIs, text processing).
• Proficient with HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and translating designs into UI components.
• Experience in database development. PostgreSQL preferred.
• Good understanding of SQL and relational concepts.
• Proficient with Git, including advanced commands (rebasing, squashing, cherry-picking).
• Experience building software in containerized environments (Docker).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and microservice patterns.
• Experience supporting test automation or CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to discuss abstract development concepts (cohesion, immutability, design patterns).

Skills And Qualifications We Require At Fearless

• 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.
• 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.

The Salary Range For This Position Is

Minimum Salary: $114,884

Salary Midpoint: $149,299

Maximum Salary: $183,752

Hiring Range for Role: $114,884 - $143,000

• This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance criteria.

Benefits At Fearless

• 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

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 [e-mail].

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:

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

Skills + Business Fit Interview

• 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.