Technical Architect

Fearless is looking for an Technical Architectto add to our diverse team of 250+ employees (and counting). What you'll be doing The Technical Architect coordinates the technical aspects of all the development, architectural, operational, security, and testing activities for multiple project teams. They participate in a hands-on manner within a team and operate with the contextual knowledge of the full portfolio. They also help bridge the portfolio's broader goals with the technical implementation, helping to define, implement, and inspire adherence to the technical direction, processes, and standards for the portfolio. Responsibilities and Contributions Organizational and Leadership Role * Leads the program's technical direction, working closely with the Practice Director(s) and Program Manager to align with the program's strategy and vision. * Leads the strategy for technical solutions and plans, navigating strict regulatory landscapes and addressing key risks and controls. * Strengthens strategic relationships with peers, leaders, customers, users, and stakeholders, interfacing directly with our customers as a technical SME. * Guides the planning and development of new features in collaboration with Designers, Product Managers, and Engineers to ensure alignment with the product vision. * Through coaching and leadership, grows the technical understanding of the stakeholders in the program. Functional Role * Sets appropriate high-level architecture decisions, keeping in mind scale, program strategy, and technical reusability. * Skillfully defines project needs, consistently gathering appropriate breadth and depth of relevant data and drawing on a wide array of sources to assess and document the situation for the teams under their jurisdiction. * Leads and empowers their teams by communicating and documenting the projects' technical visions. * Has the technical understanding and domain knowledge needed to swap, with appropriate context, between teams in a program. * Facilitates the agile process and grows customers' understanding of agile. Essential Skills, Experience, or Competencies Must-Have Skills * A minimum of 8 years demonstrated of related working experience * A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated working experience with Kubernetes * A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated working experience with big APIs * Ability to obtain the required security clearance for the role/project: Public Trust * Deeply experienced in multiple engineering domains (software, site reliability, data, testing, etc.) with strong supporting knowledge in the others. * Advanced ability to discuss abstract software development concepts and best practices in areas such as single-responsibility, cohesion, data immutability, and other paradigm-appropriate design patterns. * Experience leading and supporting teams of Software Engineers, Site Reliability Engineers, Test Engineers, and Data Engineers. * Deep understanding of infrastructure automation principles, with demonstrated expertise in integrating them into team processes. These include script development, artifact management, tool integration, code analysis and scanning, test automation, versioning, and release packaging: * Deep understanding of application code such as provisioning, configuring, testing, monitoring, logging, and security compliance. * Proficient in at least one programming language, such as Node.js, Python, Go, Java 8+, Ruby, or Bash. * Experience across the entire development process, from conception to production operations. * Ability to operate and manage work, strategically reason, build relationships, and influence others. Icing-on-the-Cake Skills * Holds active Public Trust * Experience with HL7 (Health Level Seven) and or FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources 1) * BS/MS/MEng in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar technology-related degree. * Experience working with Government or large industry clients. * Understanding of Enterprise Integration Patterns. * Holds a current AWS Certified Developer Associate, Solutions Architecture Associate, or Solutions Architect Professional * Holds a current CISSP, Security+, or other information security certification. Benefits & Compensation Our people make us who we are. We believe that every member of the Fearless team has something to share, and we value the unique viewpoint you'll bring to our community. But we value your community, too, so we offer fulfilling work that stays in balance with the rest of life. Because everyone has different needs, desires, and goals, our benefits offer the choices and flexibility that our team members need to live well and succeed. Here are a few highlights of our benefits package: * Life-friendly schedules * Family-friendly workplace * PTO allowance (not accrued so you get it up front) We believe in taking time off to be well and thrive. That's why we offer 14 days of PTO, 8.75 days of sick leave, 11 federal holidays, your birthday (floating day), jury duty, and bereavement. * Up 12 weeks of FMLA paid at 100% * We cover 100% of your premium for our medical HSA plan + the deductible portion of HSA contributions, 80% of your premium for our HMO or PPO plans, and offer competitive dependent coverage. We cover 100% of dental and vision premiums for you and your dependents and offer medical and dependent care FSA options. We also offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and legal planning and support insurance. * Tech, education / training, and wellness allowances * Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with employer contributions and immediate vesting * Referral bonus: Bring your friends If someone you refer is hired, you'll get a bonus of $6-12k * Total Pet Plan * Employee Assistance Program Location: * In-person, hybrid, and remote options are available. Our offices are located in Baltimore. Our Compensation System is designed to reward remarkable work, grow your impact and support the whole "you" over the course of your career. 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 negotiation skills - is given equal pay for equal work. Our approach to compensation is intended to ensure our total package serves all of your needs and includes base pay, medical and other benefits, performance rewards, 401k matching, plus a few perks (tech and wellness reimbursement programs) Our salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location and provide team members salary growth within a salary grade over time. Team members automatically progress within a salary range through annual increases (given to reward service at Fearless) or merit increases (given to reward and individual's demonstrated performance and growth within the position). Fearless team members are also eligible for discretionary bonuses based on company performance. The salary ranges for this position based on location are listed below. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified as a part of our annual salary range review. Salary budget maximum for aligned project is: $140K * AL, FL, GA, TN Residents: $112,915 (min) - $146,789 (mid) - $180,664 (max) * NC Residents: $116,407 (min) - $151,329 (mid) - $186,251 (max) * DE, MD, PA, TX, VA Residents: $122,227 (min) - $158,896 (mid) - $195,564 (max) * DC Residents: $137,360 (min) - $178,568 (mid) - $219,776 (max) * CA & NY Residents: $142,016 (min) - $184,621 (mid) - $227,226 (max) Within the range, starting pay for team members is based on the evaluation of the alignment with the position description requirements including job-related skills and experience or training. This range reflects your earning potential over the course of your career at Fearless in this position. So, what's next? Over the years, we've honed a 2-step interview process that helps ensure that every employee we hire is the right fit for us and that we're the right fit for them. If we think you're a good fit, we'll get in touch and start scheduling your interviews * Technical Interview - This is where we get into the nitty gritty of the project. During the Technical Interview, you'll be interviewed by our Functional Leads and/or the team's Project Lead to make sure your skills align with the project requirements. * Business Interview - At this point, you've made it to the final frontier The Business Interview is when you'll meet with Fearless leadership to dot the i's, cross the t's, and determine whether or not we'll be moving forward with the hiring process. About Fearless Digital: Fearless Digital builds software with a soul. As a division inside Fearless, we're part of its digital services integrator model to unlock the power of organizations, people and tech. Our division designs, engineers, and delivers digital solutions to solve problems and drive impact. Using iterative development cycles, we minimize risk for our customers and efficiently deliver intuitive and responsive technology. In this way, we help set the stage for tech to work better for people. That's not our only goal, though. We also strive to create a purple culture that makes our team members excited to come to work every day. We take a holistic approach to our people's well-being, and our culture and benefits are designed to support our people in working the way they like best. We encourage our people to pursue their passions, both in and out of the office. With flexible schedules, continuing education support, and a family-friendly work environment, we've created a culture that allows our team to thrive professionally and personally. Fearless believes in equal opportunity employment. We won't discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, gender, nationality, age, religion, disability, military status, or sexual or