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Software Engineer II
The Software Engineer II designs, builds, and maintains complex software systems that address real user and business needs. This role combines broad software development skills with depth in specific languages or frameworks to deliver maintainable, scalable solutions. Software Engineer IIs contribute at all stages of the development lifecycle, from planning through deployment, and actively participate in team processes and code quality assurance.
The Impact You Will Create:
As a mid-level contributor, the Software Engineer II plays a critical role in delivering reliable code, enhancing existing systems, and driving quality across team deliverables. Their work directly impacts software scalability, team velocity, and user satisfaction. By mentoring peers and modeling best practices, this role helps shape a high-performing development culture.
Your Responsibilities in This Role:
Work Experience
Skills and Qualifications We Require at Fearless:
At Fearless, we seek candidates who blend technical know-how with sharp problem-solving and advisory skills to drive real impact in the communities we serve. Here are the key qualifications for this role.
Technical Skills:
Soft Skills:
Prior Experience:
Project Specific Qualifications: (remove this section if not applicable)
This role includes additional qualifications to help us deliver bold, impactful work for our clients.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technology field preferred.
Additional Qualifications and Project-Specific Needs
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.
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:
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.
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: $91,554
Salary Midpoint: $119,020
Maximum Salary: $146,486
Hiring Range: $91,554 - $118,000
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 environment with benefits designed to support your health, growth, and life outside of work.
For Full-Time Team Members (Starting Day One):
Reasonable Accommodations
Fearless is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@fearless.tech .
So, What's Next?
We've refined our hiring approach to make sure every team member is a great fit for Fearless-and that we're a great fit for you, too. If there's alignment, we'll reach out to kick off the interview process. Depending on the role or project, your experience may vary slightly, but it typically includes:
Introductory Interview
You'll connect with a recruiter to:
Skills + Business Fit Interview
This is where we dig deeper to:
Some roles may also include customer interviews based on specific project requirements in addition to background check and security clearance requirements.
Software Engineer II
The Software Engineer II designs, builds, and maintains complex software systems that address real user and business needs. This role combines broad software development skills with depth in specific languages or frameworks to deliver maintainable, scalable solutions. Software Engineer IIs contribute at all stages of the development lifecycle, from planning through deployment, and actively participate in team processes and code quality assurance.
The Impact You Will Create:
As a mid-level contributor, the Software Engineer II plays a critical role in delivering reliable code, enhancing existing systems, and driving quality across team deliverables. Their work directly impacts software scalability, team velocity, and user satisfaction. By mentoring peers and modeling best practices, this role helps shape a high-performing development culture.
Your Responsibilities in This Role:
- Break down tasks into discrete objectives that support team goals and timelines.
- Write maintainable code in accordance with team and organizational technical standards.
- Develop and maintain full-feature solutions with documentation and automated unit/integration testing.
- Debug and fix existing issues in software systems.
- Conduct manual exploratory testing aligned with the project's testing strategy.
- Review and advise on implementation approaches to align with business requirements. Actively engage in Agile ceremonies and team collaboration.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by providing feedback on technical and team processes.
- Participate in peer code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers and product owners, to build features that meet design and functional requirements.
Work Experience
Skills and Qualifications We Require at Fearless:
At Fearless, we seek candidates who blend technical know-how with sharp problem-solving and advisory skills to drive real impact in the communities we serve. Here are the key qualifications for this role.
Technical Skills:
- Proficient in both front-end and back-end web development.
- Skilled in one or more programming languages such as Node.js (Express), Python (Django/Flask), Go, Java (Spring), Ruby (Rails).
- Familiar with front-end frameworks like React, Angular, Vue, or Svelte. Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and unit testing frameworks.
- Experience with containerized development and deployment environments.
- Expert in Git version control, including advanced actions like rebasing and cherry-picking.
Soft Skills:
- Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strategic thinking, peer mentorship, and leadership by example.
- Proven ability to operate independently and in team settings.
- Eagerness to learn new technologies and systems.
Prior Experience:
- Mid-level role; professional experience developing and supporting production-grade software required.
Project Specific Qualifications: (remove this section if not applicable)
This role includes additional qualifications to help us deliver bold, impactful work for our clients.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technology field preferred.
Additional Qualifications and Project-Specific Needs
- Familiarity with Agile principles and ceremonies.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, ECS).
- Experience with Selenium, Cypress, or other testing frameworks.
- Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+ preferred.
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.
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.
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: $91,554
Salary Midpoint: $119,020
Maximum Salary: $146,486
Hiring Range: $91,554 - $118,000
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 environment with benefits designed to support your health, growth, and life outside of work.
For Full-Time Team Members (Starting Day One):
- Flexible, life-friendly schedules
- 100% coverage for our medical HSA plan + HSA contributions
- Dental & vision covered 100% for you and your dependents
- Competitive premiums for HMO/PPO and dependent coverage
- 401(k) with 4% match & immediate vesting
- Paid Parental Leave and 12 weeks paid FMLA
- Generous PTO, 11 Federal Holidays, a Birthday Holiday, and Sick Leave
- Up to 15 days for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
- Education, wellness, and tech allowances
- Referral bonus: $6K-$12K for each successful referral
- Pet insurance & discount plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Legal support, life insurance, disability coverage
- Part-Time & Interns:
- 8.75 days of safe & sick leave annually
- Eligible for our 401(k) plan with employer contributions
Reasonable Accommodations
Fearless is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@fearless.tech .
So, What's Next?
We've refined our hiring approach to make sure every team member is a great fit for Fearless-and that we're a great fit for you, too. If there's alignment, we'll reach out to kick off the interview process. Depending on the role or project, your experience may vary slightly, but it typically includes:
Introductory Interview
You'll connect with a recruiter to:
- Build rapport and get to know each other
- Review your experience and skills
- Talk through salary expectations and role details
- Set expectations for the rest of the process
Skills + Business Fit Interview
This is where we dig deeper to:
- Review findings from any technical assessments
- Walk through situational and values-based questions
- Explore how your approach aligns with Fearless culture and project needs
Some roles may also include customer interviews based on specific project requirements in addition to background check and security clearance requirements.
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