Fearless is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer III/Cloud Architect to add to our diverse team of 160+ employees (and counting!).What You'll Be DoingWe're looking to change the world by building software with a soul, and we want your help.The Site Reliability Engineer III/Cloud Architect leads the design and implementation of reliable infrastructure solutions that solve customer and user problems. They enable efficient delivery of value to our customers through efficient architectures, infrastructure, and pipelines. They bring expertise in digesting complex tasks and business requirements and aligning a group around an implementation. The Site Reliability Engineer III also supports operations of the production environments including observability and troubleshooting issues (sometimes outside of normal business hours if mandated by the contract).What you should know:The position is operating remotely during COVID-19. We value our culture and connection, plus flexibility to work form home. We are currently designing hybrid optionsOur office is located in the Spark Building in Baltimore!We need your Site Reliability and Architecture skills! What other skills will help you succeed at Fearless? Glad you asked! We're excited about candidates who can accomplish the following:Responsibilities and Contributions:Synthesizes business requirements and objectives and drives the development of infrastructure solutions.Collaborates with talented designers, product managers, and fellow engineers to plan and build new features. Coaches and mentors others to develop their professional skills.Drives all phases of the infrastructure and operations lifecycle from task creation to production deployment of new system components.Designs and implements effective, secure infrastructures solutions that meet the business and technology requirements of the project.Articulates business needs and translates them into technology solutions.Develops pipelines and automates workflows and processes through code and tooling to reduce technical debt and improve the efficiency of the team.Troubleshoots technical issues in infrastructure like software-defined networks, databases, and compute resources.Develops and implements plans for the continuous improvement and vulnerability management of the system.Identifies opportunities and articulates suggestions to improve the technology strategies beyond the scope of a team or project.Makes decisions that are consistent with the organization's business strategy.Demonstrates deep knowledge of products/workflows within the businesses they support.Reviews other developers' code and provides specific, constructive feedback.Essential Skills, Experience, and Competencies:Detailed knowledge of Azure.Understanding of all layers of software engineering and system architecture.Proficiency in securing systems on the application, network, and infrastructure layers.Experience with core infrastructure capabilities: operating systems, networking, identity, and access.Experience with architecting solutions in cloud-optimized and hybrid environments.Experience supporting secure, scalable, and elastic applications on distributed architectures.Expert understanding in infrastructure management process and tools like Terraform and AWS Cloudformation.Experience with server configuration processes and tools such as Chef, Ansible, or Puppet.Expert in creating, deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting Docker images.Proficiency with Linux, especially RHEL families, and Bash scripting.Proficiency in implementing greenfield cloud infrastructure on AWS/Azure/GCP.Understanding of CI/CD and related concepts.Expert ability to execute advanced git actions like rebasing and squashing.Ability to assist other engineers with source code management in git.Basic understanding of software development and web application development concepts.Ability to discuss technical tasks and team process topics with team members.Ability to operate and manage work, strategically reason, and build relationships and influence others.Compensation:We believe in paying people fairly, so we've established a compensation model that ensures everyone at Fearless regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, nationality, or negotiation skills is given equal pay for equal work.So, what's next?Over the years, we've honed a 3-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!Culture Ad Interview - We're a people-first company, so we always start off by getting to know more about you, how you work, what your career goals are, and what you're passionate about. This is your opportunity to ask questions and get a feel for Fearless, so don't be shy!Technical Interview - This is where we get into the nitty gritty of the project. During the Technical Interview, you'll be interviewed by our Passion Coaches 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.Why Fearless?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:Flexible scheduleFamily-friendly workplace3 weeks accrued PTO + 1 week sick leave + 10 federal holidays + your birthday off100% coverage of the employee-only premium for HSA, HMO, or PPO plan and Employee Wellness PlanTech, education / training, and snack allowancesFree parking in downtown Baltimore / public transit coverageSafe Harbor 401(k) plan with employer contributionsAbout Fearless:Fearless is a full-stack digital services firm in Baltimore that delivers sleek, modern, and user-friendly software designed to push the boundaries of possibility. It's our mission to build software with a soul tools that empower communities and make a difference so we can create a world where good software powers the things that matter.That's not our only goal, though. We also strive to create a purple culture that makes our employees excited to come to work every day. That's why we encourage our employees to pursue their passions, both in and out of the office. With built-in company mentoring, continuing education support, flexible schedules, 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 orientation. As a company and as individuals, we're committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for our team, our family members, our clients, our subcontractors, and our vendors.by Jobble