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

At Fearless, the Senior Consultant, Engineering & Technical Services serves in the capacity of a Senior Full Stack Engineer on this project. This role supports enterprise integration platforms and requires full-stack development expertise with strong backend engineering in Java and Spring and frontend development using React. We are seeking an experienced engineer to help design, build, modernize, and operate these platforms, developing high-performance backend services and modern user interfaces. The ideal candidate has experience with containerized microservices, enterprise messaging platforms, and automated CI/CD pipelines to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable systems in cloud-enabled environments.

• The Senior Consultant, Engineering & Technical Services Role Title reflects the Fearless career level Senior Consultant.
• The Working Title reflects the external, functional role performed on the project (Full Stack Engineer).

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 whilementoring engineers, fostering collaboration, and aligning stakeholders with product and project goals.

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and React.
• Develop and maintain enterprise integrations, APIs, and messaging workfl ows using REST, SOAP, JMS, AMQP, and JDBC protocols.
• Build and deploy containerized microservices using Docker and Kubernetes and support orchestration through Helm or similar tooling.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, testing, security scanning, and deployment processes.
• Administer and support webMethods components including Integration Server, Universal Messaging, My webMethods Server, and Optimize for Infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain integration services, message transformations, routing logic, and adapter services for distributed systems.
• Support enterprise messaging platforms such as Red Hat AMQ (ActiveMQ), IBM MQ, and Apache Kafka.
• Perform monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational support using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, AppDynamics, Splunk, and Fluent Bit.
• Conduct system health checks, log analysis, and service diagnostics to identify and resolve incidents and outages.
• Implement and maintain secure API integrations, applying standards such as OAuth2, OpenID Connect, TLS encryption, and secure coding practices.
• Support modernization initiatives including migration from legacy integration platforms to cloud-native microservices architectures.
• Design and implement automation strategies for deployment, confi guration management, and infrastructure provisioning.
• Perform integration testing, performance testing, and validation across enterprise systems and external services.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, database, security, and platform teams to ensure environment readiness and operational reliability.
• Support operational tasks including vulnerability remediation, certifi cate lifecycle management, and service account credential updates.
• Produce operational reports, status updates, and technical documentation to support program visibility and system maintainability.

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.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 7 or more years of experience in enterprise software development or systems integration.
• Demonstrated experience developing enterprise applications using Java, Flow, and JavaScript programming languages.
• Experience building applications using Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Spring-WS frameworks
• Experience developing modern web applications using React.
• Experience working with webMethods integration platform components, including Integration Server, Universal Messaging, My webMethods Server, and Optimize for Infrastructure.
• Experience implementing APIs and enterprise integrations using AMQP, HTTPS, REST, SOAP, JDBC, JMS, TLS, and/or OpenTelemetry.
• Experience working with enterprise messaging systems such as Red Hat AMQ (ActiveMQ), IBM MQ, or Apache Kafka.
• Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD automation pipelines using GitHub Actions or other enterprise CI/CD platforms.
• Experience building and deploying containerized applications using Docker/OCI containers and Kubernetes orchestration, including Helm or similar tools.
• Experience working with distributed data grid technologies such as Red Hat Data Grid (Infi nispan).
• Experience working with enterprise databases including Oracle Exadata, PostgreSQL, and/or IBM Db2.
• Experience with DevOps practices and fully automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience using Git and GitHub for version control and collaborative development.
• Experience implementing monitoring and logging solutions including Prometheus, Grafana, AppDynamics, Splunk, and/or Fluent Bit.
• Experience designing and implementing production-grade cloud-native microservices architectures using Kubernetes-based container orchestration.
• Familiarity with AWS or other enterprise cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of API gateways and modern security standards including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, TLS cipher suites, secure coding practices, automated security scanning, and/or dependency vulnerability management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance required.
• Active Public Trust (MBI or BI) or held within the last 2 years preferred.

Fearless team membersin this role operate at an advanced level of proficiency in all of these 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.

• 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).

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.

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 - $150,000

*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 16 states:

Alabama, California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.