Engineering Tech Lead - GSA (Remote)

Job Requirements

The Engineering Technical Leader coordinates the technical aspects of all the development, architectural, operational, security, and testing activities for a team. They are responsible for bridging the product's broader goals with the technical implementation. The Engineering Technical Leader also defines, implements, and inspires adherence to the technical direction, processes, and standards for the team.

The Impact You Will Create:

This project supports a modernization initiative focused on rebuilding a high-profile federal system that manages public participation in government processes. The work involves decommissioning legacy components, designing and deploying a modern cloud-based architecture, improving scalability and interoperability through APIs and open standards, and supporting the development of new features. The team will work closely with stakeholders to ensure secure, flexible, and user-friendly solutions using agile delivery practices, with a strong emphasis on architecture, DevOps, testing, and compliance.

Your Responsibilities in This Role:

• Mentor Engineers in software development, infrastructure, data, and testing skills.
• Review work and code for effectiveness and alignment to technical standards.
• Set the team's technical direction and strategy.
• Design technology solutions aligned with business needs.
• Lead decision-making on technology, infrastructure, security, and operations.
• Collaborate with Designers, Product Managers, and Engineers to plan and build new features.
• Orchestrate all phases of the development lifecycle, from task creation to production deployment.
• Define and inspire adherence to code and process standards.
• Navigate regulatory landscapes and address key risks and controls.
• Support Agile processes and help customers understand Agile practices.

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.

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain Public Trust
• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• Must have 10 years of experience
• Deep expertise in at least one engineering domain (software, site reliability, data, testing) with foundational knowledge in others.
• Strong understanding of application architecture, system architecture, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Proficient in at least one programming language (e.g., Node.js, Python, Go, Java, Ruby, Bash).
• Proficient in containerized development environments and DevOps practices.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams through the full software development lifecycle.
• Ability to mentor, inspire, and build team cohesion.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to align diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic reasoning and relationship-building to influence outcomes.
• Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Senior-level experience leading engineering teams, with proven success in designing and delivering large-scale, secure, and maintainable systems. Experience collaborating with stakeholders across disciplines and industries.
• AWS or other cloud platform certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect).
• Information security certifications (e.g., CISSP, Security+).
• Certified Scrum Master or equivalent Agile certification.
• Experience with design-thinking and human-centered design approaches.
• Experience working with government or large industry clients.

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: $114,844

Salary Midpoint: $149,299

Maximum Salary: $183,752

Hiring Range: $114,844 - $162,229

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.