Solutions Architect

Fearless is looking for a Solution Architect to add to our diverse team of 250+ employees (and counting)
What you'll be doing We're looking to change the world by building software with a soul, and we want your help
The Solution 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
We need your Architecture skills What other skills will help you succeed at Fearless? Work Environment/Location: The selected candidate will be expected to report 5 days per week to the customer's site located in San Antonio, Texas
Candidates will ONLY be considered if they live within a commutable distance radius not to exceed 90 miles from San Antonio
Responsibilities and Contributions Organizational and Leadership Role
• Leads the portfolio's technical direction, working in close collaboration with the Practice Director(s) and Portfolio Director to align with the portfolio'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 - This includes creating revenue growth opportunities for Fearless with incumbent customers.
• 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, helps to grow the technical understanding of the stakeholders in the portfolio.
• Provides technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments.
• Establishes goals and plans that meet project objectives Functional Role
• Sets appropriate high-level architecture decisions, keeping in mind scale, portfolio strategy, and technical reusability.
• Understands the project's legacy systems and historical decisions and the impact it may create in the context of future systems and work.
• 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 be able to swap, with appropriate context, between teams in a portfolio.
• Facilitates the agile process and grows customers' understanding of agile
Essential Skills, Experience, or Competencies Must-Have Skills
• A minimum of 10 years of demonstrated related working experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated direct experience working with Kubernetes.
• Holds active Secret Clearance or TS/SCI
• Experience working on federal government agency projects as a contractor or other
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate and manage work, strategically reason, build relationships, and influence others.
• Ability to use an understanding of others to achieve desired outcomes and inspire action through shaping beliefs and behaviors
• Demonstrated ability to use appropriate breadth and depth of context and data to make sensible and timely decisions, and displays sound judgment when faced with opportunities and challenges
• Experience building prototypes to convey key concepts and approaches
• Ability to understand and respond to customer needs and collaborate as part of a cross-functional team.
• Expert-level knowledge of Kubernetes, Istio, and Helm
• Demonstrated application of cybersecurity principles and methods to software development.
• Deeply experienced in the following domains:
• Cloud infrastructure
• Cybersecurity
• Advanced ability to discuss abstract software development concepts and best practices in 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.
• Ability to develop product roadmaps, backlogs, and measurable success criteria to ensure effective product delivery.
• Demonstrated experience architecting, building, and deploying technical solutions that use multiple data stores targeting specific application use cases
• Demonstrated experience architecting the transformation and consolidation of major systems with common data stores, system security, API management services, business intelligence tools, reporting and visualization tools, and hosting and infrastructure requirements.
• 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.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Integration Patterns
Icing-on-the-Cake Skills
• BS/MS/M.Eng
in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar technology-related degree.
• Holds a current CISSP, Security+, or other information security certification.
• Holds a current AWS Certified Developer Associate, Solutions Architecture Associate, or Solutions Architect Professional, or similar certification in another cloud platform.
• Experience with The Party Bus - Platform One, Cloud One, or other DOD-aligned platforms
• Experience with design thinking and human-centered design
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 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.
• AL, FL, GA, TN Residents: $126,294 (min) - $167,340 (mid) - $208,385 (max)
• NC Residents: $130,200 (min) - $172,515 (mid) - $214,830 (max)
• DE, MD, PA, TX, VA Residents: $136,710 (min) - $181,141 (mid) - $225,572 (max)
• DC Residents: $153,636 (min) - $203,568 (mid) - $253,500 (max)
• CA & NY Residents: $158,844 (min) - $210,468 (mid) - $262,093 (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 an 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 Busine

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