Fearless is looking for an Engineering Technical Lead/Solutions 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 Engineering Technical Leader/Solutions Architect 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.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 Engineering Leadership 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:Mentors Engineers in building software development, infrastructure, data, and testing skills.Reviews other Engineers' work and code for effectiveness and alignment to team technical standards.Grows the technical understanding of the stakeholders in and around the team.Grows community, eminence, and/or strategy of practice area.Sets the teams technical direction.Takes initiative for their own growth through personal leadership.Sets the direction for development, operations, testing, security, and maintenance of software solutions.Defines implementation strategy that creates robust, scalable, well-designed software built for long-term maintainability.Designs technology solutions from a deep understanding and analysis of the business needs.Leads the team in making decisions about technology and infrastructure.Navigates regulatory landscape and creates solutions and plans that address key risks and controls.Collaborates with Designers, Product Managers, and Engineers to plan and build new features efficiently that align with the product vision.Aligns team members, customers, and external stakeholders on technical information, plans, and roadmaps.Builds strategic relationships with peers, leaders, customers, users, and stakeholders.Orchestrates all phases of the development lifecycle from task creation to production deployment of new code.Defines and inspires adherence to code and process standards.Supports the Agile process and helps customers understand Agile.Essential Skills, Experience, and Competencies:Deeply experienced in at least one engineering domain (software, site reliability, data, testing, etc) with a foundational knowledge in the others.Understanding of application architecture, system architecture, and enterprise integration patterns.Experience leading teams of Software Engineers, Site Reliability Engineers, Test Engineers and Data Engineers.Experience with the entire development process from conception to production operations.Demonstrated effectiveness in creating harmony among all elements of software creation.Ability to discuss abstract software development concepts like single-responsibility, cohesion, data immutability, and other paradigm appropriate design patterns.Deep understanding of DevOps principles and experience integrating them into team processes.Ability to inspire Engineers and build cohesion on a team.Ability to understand and respond to customer needs and collaborate as part of a cross-functional team.Proficient in at least one programming language like Node.js, Python, Go, Java 8+, Ruby, Bash.Proficient with building applications in containerized development environments.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 addition for us and that we're the right fit for them. If we think you're a good addition to the team, we'll get in touch and start scheduling your interviews!Culture Add 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