Staff Platform Engineer, (Senior Consultant, Engineering & Technical Services)

Staff Platform Engineer (Senior Consultant, Engineering & Technical Services)We are seeking a Staff Platform Engineer as part of our Senior Consultant, Engineering & Technical Services career path to lead platform modernization efforts supporting federal student aid programs. This role is responsible for designing and implementing the shared engineering platform that enables software delivery across a large-scale federal organization, focusing on cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and developer experience improvements using tools like GitLab, Datadog, and Databricks. The work directly impacts the technology that powers student loans, financial aid, and borrower services by establishing scalable, secure, and reusable platform capabilities that increase delivery speed and reliability across multiple engineering teams. This is a fully remote role.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:Lead the design, implementation, and evolution of the enterprise platform supporting software delivery across the customer ecosystem.Design and build scalable cloud infrastructure, shared platform services, and reusable engineering capabilities that reduce operational overhead.Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and deployment automation across multiple development teams.Establish and standardize platform engineering best practices, architecture patterns, and engineering standards organization-wide.Design and implement observability capabilities, including logging, monitoring, dashboards, alerting, and operational metrics using Datadog.Build self-service platform capabilities and reusable engineering patterns that improve developer productivity and accelerate software delivery.Integrate security, compliance, and DevSecOps practices into platform architecture and engineering workflows.Partner with software engineers, product managers, and security teams to improve the developer experience and drive platform adoption.Provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and drive consistency across the enterprise platform to prevent fragmentation.Troubleshoot complex platform challenges and continuously improve platform reliability, scalability, security, and operational excellence.The Impact You Will Create in this Role:Fearless Impact:Fosters collaboration with cross functional teams by taking the initiative and driving conversationsCoach, 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 audiencesEarn 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 systemsOffer and implement innovative solutions that include engineering best practices through new tools, frameworks and methodologiesLead and align stakeholders with product and project goals that advance customer satisfaction as well as Fearless' objectives, strategy, and missionServe as a trusted advisor in your area of expertiseWork ExperienceProject Skill and Experience RequirementsMinimum of 8 years of experience in platform engineering, infrastructure automation, or related technical roles.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or four (4) additional years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree.Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.Proven ability to standardize observability, environment consistency, and release controls across multiple applications.Extensive experience designing and supporting cloud-native platforms and shared engineering services.Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, and platform automation.Deep understanding of DevSecOps principles and modern software delivery practices.Experience implementing enterprise observability, monitoring, and logging using tools like Datadog.Experience integrating enterprise engineering tools including GitLab, Jira, Confluence, and Databricks.Demonstrated experience designing and evolving internal platforms that improve delivery speed, deployment safety, and reliability across teams.Deep expertise in infrastructure automation, delivery pipelines, environment design, and secure provisioning for mission-critical systems.Experience reducing operational toil by building self-service platform capabilities and reusable engineering patterns.Acts as a hands-on platform leader who sets standards, drives adoption, and prevents fragmentation across teams.Preferred ExperienceExperience supporting large-scale enterprise modernization or platform engineering initiatives in federal government environments.Hands-on platform leadership experience establishing engineering standards, driving adoption, and preventing platform fragmentation across teamsFearless Skills and CompetenciesAnalytical 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 ProficiencyAdvanced 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 RequirementsAbility 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 FearlessWe'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?Are valued as a whole person—not just a job titleGet matched with work that plays to your strengths and passionsAre supported by coaches, not micromanagersHave the autonomy and clarity to make decisions and drive impactJoin a community that celebrates equity, curiosity, and innovationDo work that matters—every dayWe 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