Software Engineer III - NAVY

The Software Engineer III leads the development, maintenance, and enhancement of complex software systems that solve customer and user problems. This role brings detailed understanding of the nuances of software development, and depth in a variety of languages, paradigms, technologies, and frameworks to effectively contribute in a wide array of different projects. Software Engineer IIIs are experts in digesting complex tasks and business requirements and aligning a group around an implementation. They are responsible for the smooth delivery of maintainable systems by establishing effective team processes. 

The Impact You Will Create: 

• Synthesizes business requirements and objectives and drives the development of 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 development lifecycle from task creation to production deployment of new code. 

Your Responsibilities in This Role: 

• Designs and implements effective, secure software solutions that meet the business and technology requirements of the project. 
• Articulates business needs and translates them into technology solutions. 
• Creates technical processes that create testable and maintainable software with minimal technical debt. 
• Troubleshoots technical issues in application and infrastructure code. 
• Develops and implements plans for the continuous improvement and evolution of the software system. 
• Identifies opportunities and articulates suggestions to improve the technology strategies beyond the scope of a team or project. 
• Reviews other developers’ code and provides specific, constructive feedback. 
• Demonstrates deep knowledge of products/workflows within the businesses they support. 

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: 

• Leads the software implementation of complex systems based on high-level software architecture.
• Translates software architecture and requirements into low-level designs and implementation strategies.
• Selects appropriate programming languages, frameworks, and tools to implement the software architecture and meet requirements.
• Leads one or more technical teams responsible for implementing software systems.

Prior Experience: 

• Must have experience applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting.
• Must have notable experience applying modern software development methodologies, such as Agile, DevOps, or DevSecOps, in a professional or academic setting.

Project Specific Qualifications:

This role includes additional qualifications to help deliver bold, impactful work for our clients.

Education: 

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems.

Clearance:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or higher

Requirements:

• FOURTEEN (14) or more years of professional experience with a bachelor's degree or TEN (10) or more years of professional experience with a master's degree required
•  Must possess an Agile Developer Certification or a Certified Scrum Developer Certification.

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).

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: $102,540

Salary Midpoint: $133,02

Maximum Salary: $164,064

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
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• 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.