Solutions Architect, (Senior Consultant, Engineering & Technical

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Solutions Architect(Senior Consultant, Engineering & Technical Services)

Fearless is seeking a part-time Solutions Architect to provide strategic technical leadership supporting a large-scale federal learning management and workforce training platform. This role is responsible for ensuring that system architecture, integrations, and infrastructure decisions support long-term scalability, security, and performance in a regulated federal environment.

The Solutions Architect operates as a senior technical advisor, guiding architectural direction while enabling delivery teams to execute effectively. This role focuses on designing and validating system-level solutions, ensuring interoperability across components, and aligning platform evolution with mission needs. This is a fractional role intended for a highly experienced architect who can provide targeted, high-value input at key decision points without being involved in day-to-day development activities.

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.

Your Responsibilities in this Role:

• Define and maintain the overall system architecture for a cloud-hosted Learning Management System (LMS) and associated training platforms.
• Provide architectural guidance for application design, system integrations, and data flows across platform components and external systems.
• Ensure alignment of system architecture with federal security requirements, including secure design principles and compliance with applicable standards.
• Advise on cloud architecture (AWS or similar), including scalability, reliability, and performance optimization strategies.
• Review and validate technical designs to ensure consistency with architectural standards and long-term maintainability.
• Support DevSecOps implementation by guiding architecture decisions related to CI/CD pipelines, environment management, and system deployment strategies.
• Collaborate with the Tech Lead, DevOps engineers, and development teams to resolve complex technical challenges and ensure cohesive system design.
• Identify risks related to system performance, scalability, and integration, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support transition activities by assessing existing system architecture, identifying gaps, and recommending improvements.
• Contribute to technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, integration patterns, and system design standards.
• Provide input into technology selection, modernization strategies, and long-term platform evolution.
• Design and maintain 3-tier architecture supporting ASP.NET (VB.NET) web application with SQL Server 2017 backend, Windows 2012 R2/IIS 8.5/.Net 4.72 web servers, and RHEL 7/Nginx proxy servers.
• Design and document a 3-zone architecture supporting development, test/staging, and production environments with appropriate data synchronization protocols
• Define an approach for integrating their-party tools (CloudBerry Drive, EVO PDF, ClamAV, TX Text Control, and related systems) into the application architecture.
• Support migration from the current HCQIS/AWS-hosted EC2 environment to the CMS-owned AWS enclave and CMS Hybrid Cloud environment; coordinate migration activities with COR and document the approach and timeline
• Ensure architecture supports Section 508 compliance for all ICT components; establish standards for Section 508 testing and remediation.
• Design hosting architecture for training products, including LMS content, SCORM packages, webinars, videos, audio, and other digital learning objects.
• Maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) and support all CMS security requirements; follow all present and future CMS security policies and industry best practices
• Provide architecture leadership for archiving management infrastructure, supporting comprehensive backup, version control, and an indexed archive of all source files, course materials, and learner records
• Support architecture for robust usage reporting methodology and data analytics capabilities, including integration with third-party tools.

The Impact You Will Create in this Role:

Fearless Impact:

• 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

PROJECT SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 12+ years of experience in system architecture, software engineering, or related technical leadership roles.
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-level system architectures in cloud environments (AWS preferred).
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, APIs, data integration patterns, and scalable web application design.
• Experience working within DevSecOps environments, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure deployment practices.
• Familiarity with federal security requirements and frameworks (e.g., NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP) is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting or designing Learning Management Systems (LMS) or similar enterprise platforms is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership across multiple teams and guide architectural decision-making.
• Experience in evaluating and modernizing legacy systems while maintaining operational stability is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex systems and recommend practical, scalable solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance.

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).

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. 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 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: $120,588

Salary Midpoint: $156,764

Maximum Salary: $195,955

Hiring Range for Role: $120,588 - $183,000

*This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance criteria.

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

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.