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Job Requirements Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer(Senior Consultant, Engineering & Technical Services) We are actively seeking senior-level Full-Stack Ruby on Rails Engineers to support a growing portfolio of federal and state customers. You'll work as part of collaborative, cross-functional teams alongside designers, product managers, and engineers, delivering high-quality, well-tested software that has real public impact. All of our Ruby on Rails opportunities are fully remote.  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, build, and maintain full-stack features in Ruby on Rails, including complex multi-page, multi-track form ‘fl’ows, data integrations, and user-facing dashboards.
* Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code with a strong emphasis on object-oriented design, domain modeling, and service-layer architecture.
* Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and background job processing pipelines using tools such as Sidekiq.
* Build accessible, standards-compliant frontend experiences using modern JavaScript, React (or similar component-based frameworks), HTML5, and CSS3 — including adherence to WCAG 2.1+ accessibility standards.
* Participate in thorough, thoughtful pull request reviews, contributing to a culture of technical excellence and shared code ownership.
* Collaborate with product and design teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions, proactively identifying tradeoffs and surfacing risks.
* Support long-lived Rails applications through careful refactoring, dependency management, and incremental improvements without disrupting production systems.
* Contribute to a secure, compliant development environment in accordance with federal and state contractor requirements, including Public Trust security standards. 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 Skill and Experience Requirements * 5+ years of hands-on experience with Ruby on Rails, with a demonstrated track record building conventional, maintainable, and extensible full-stack applications.
* Strong pro’fi’ciency in object-oriented programming principles and patterns, with the ability to contribute to and lead substantive code reviews.
* Experience with complex data modeling, multi-step form ‘fl’ows, data validation, and integrations with third-party or government data systems.
* Pro’fi’ciency with modern frontend development including React (or a comparable component-based framework), JavaScript/TypeScript, semantic HTML5, and CSS3.
* Familiarity with web accessibility best practices (WCAG 2.1+), ARIA patterns, and screen reader compatibility.
* Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and working with background job frameworks such as Sidekiq.
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related ‘fi’eld, or equivalent practical experience
Preferred Skills and Experience * Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance
* Prior experience working in federal or state government technology contracting environments.
* Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, NIST/FISMA, or HIPAA.
* Experience with authentication and authorization systems (OAuth, SSO, role-based access control). 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 - $140,000 *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 enviro