Senior DevOps Engineer (Senior Consultant, Engineering & Technical Services)

DevOps Engineer (Senior Consultant, Engineering & Technical Services)

We are seeking a senior Consultant Engineering and Technical Services professional with strong front-end engineering skills to support a GSA modernization effort. This role will contribute to the development and enhancement of modern user-facing applications, support integration with back-end and AI-enabled platform components, and participate in ongoing feature development, defect resolution, and modernization efforts. The engineer will collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and fellow engineers to deliver secure, accessible, scalable, and maintainable user experiences.

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:

• Contribute to the development lifecycle from implementation through deployment and maintenance.
• Build and maintain responsive, accessible, and user-friendly front-end applications that meet modernization requirements.
• Collaborate with back-end engineers to integrate APIs, workflows, and AI-enabled platform functionality into the user experience.
• Support implementation of new features, enhancements, and UI improvements aligned with the modernization roadmap.
• Address defects, usability issues, and performance concerns within front-end applications.
• Translate designs, wireframes, and product requirements into reusable UI components and application features.
• Write maintainable, testable, and well-documented code following established engineering standards and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback from senior engineers and peers.
• Support front-end testing efforts, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Contribute to DevSecOps and CI/CD practices related to front-end development and deployment.
• Troubleshoot application issues across browser, client-side, and integration layers as needed.
• Ensure solutions comply with accessibility and federal security requirements (e.g., Section 508, NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP).

The Impact You Will Create in this Role:

• 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:

• Minimum 4 years software engineering experience with front-end application development.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
• Proficiency with modern front-end frameworks and libraries (React and NextJS preferred; Angular or Vue acceptable).
• Experience building responsive and accessible web applications using HTML, JavaScript/TypeScript, and CSS.
• Familiarity with API integration and client-server application patterns.
• Experience working with component-based UI architectures and reusable design systems.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and standard collaborative development workflows.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and front-end build tooling.
• Exposure to cloud-hosted or containerized application environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (Section 508/WCAG) is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies and contribute within a modern software engineering environment.

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).

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?

• 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