Senior DevOps Engineer – Database, (Senior Consultant, Engineering & Technical Services)

Overview

Fearless is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support a large‑scale federal workforce training and learning management program. This role manages and optimizes database systems that support a cloud‑hosted Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring data reliability, performance, and security across the platform. The position combines database expertise with DevOps practices, focusing on automation, monitoring, and integration of data systems into continuous delivery pipelines. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in cloud environments, understands how data flows through applications, and can ensure that database infrastructure supports both operational performance and reporting needs.

The Senior Consultant collaborates with cross‑functional teams to align technical vision, implementation, and quality of software systems across development, reliability, testing, and operations. The role bridges business objectives with technical execution in software development, infrastructure, security, and testing at an advanced application level of proficiency. The Sr. Consultant works on projects that ensure scalable, secure, and reliable solutions while mentoring engineers, fostering collaboration, and aligning stakeholders with product and project goals.

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Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize database systems supporting LMS platforms and associated applications.
• Design and implement database solutions that support scalability, performance, and data integrity in cloud‑hosted environments.
• Support integration of database systems into CI/CD pipelines, including automated deployments, migrations, and version control.
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning and optimization strategies.
• Ensure data security and compliance with federal standards, including encryption, access controls, and auditability.
• Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data availability and resilience.
• Collaborate with software developers and DevOps engineers to support application performance and data integration needs.
• Support reporting and analytics capabilities by ensuring accurate, consistent, and accessible data structures.
• Troubleshoot database‑related issues, including performance degradation, data inconsistencies, and system failures.
• Implement monitoring and alerting for database health, performance, and security events.
• Document database architectures, schemas, and operational procedures to support maintainability and knowledge transfer.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of database management practices within a DevSecOps framework.
• Manage database lifecycle within the CMS AWS/Hybrid Cloud environment; ensure security, backups, DR, performance and compliance.
• Implement DevSecOps for data platforms: CI/CD for database changes, IaC practices for DB provisioning and monitoring/alerting.
• Ensure data integrity and governance, encryption at rest/in transit, and alignment with federal security requirements.
• Collaborate on data integration, ETL pipelines, and reporting data stores used by LMS analytics.

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Place of Performance & Travel

• Primarily remote, but must be available to attend in‑person customer meetings at the client’s headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland, as needed.

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Impact

Fearless Impact

• Foster collaboration with cross‑functional teams by taking initiative and driving conversations.
• Coach, mentor, and develop peers, elevating team capability and technical expertise using clear and persuasive communication of engineering solutions to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Earn the trust of customers and teammates by delivering world‑class services.
• Drive accountability and delivery by ensuring project objectives are met on time and aligned with client priorities and Fearless standards of excellence; anticipate risks and implement proactive solutions.
• Take ownership of risk management by monitoring deliverables, identifying issues early, and coaching teammates on mitigation strategies while keeping leadership informed.
• Shape client engagement and intelligence‑gathering efforts by cultivating relationships with stakeholders, synthesizing insights across the client organization and partner ecosystem, and providing Fearless leaders with actionable recommendations.

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.

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Work Experience

Project Skill and Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in database engineering, database administration, or related DevOps roles.
• Proven experience managing relational and/or NoSQL databases in cloud environments (AWS preferred) and containerized services; knowledge of data security standards.
• Strong understanding of database design, data modeling, indexing, and performance optimization techniques.
• Experience integrating database systems into CI/CD pipelines, including schema migrations and automated deployments.
• Experience implementing database security practices, including encryption, access control, and compliance with federal standards.
• Familiarity with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies for enterprise systems.
• Experience working within DevOps or DevSecOps environments, including automation and infrastructure‑as‑code practices.
• Experience supporting data reporting, analytics, or business intelligence systems is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or similar enterprise platforms is preferred.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex database and system issues.
• Experience working in federal environments and supporting compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, FISMA) is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance.

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Skills and Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Observe and interpret information, break down complex problems, identify patterns/relationships, and draw logical conclusions to develop effective solutions.
• Synthetic Thinking: Combine different ideas, information, or concepts to create a new, complex understanding or solution by integrating disparate elements into a meaningful whole.
• Adaptability: Comfort with change, flexibility in the face of shifting demands, and resilience to setbacks.
• Ownership & Accountability: Commit to taking responsibility for outcomes, ensuring all commitments are met with a focus on enhancing service delivery.
• Consultative Advising: Identify and articulate client challenges, scope projects, and align recommendations to business goals and client expectations.
• Communicating with Influence: Craft and deliver clear, persuasive messages that integrate data insights and structured narratives, tailored to diverse audiences to drive effective decision‑making.
• Managing Priorities & Client Alignment: Skillfully negotiate and manage conflicting priorities to strategically align decisions, enhancing service delivery and client satisfaction.

Required Level of Proficiency

• Advanced Application: Perform actions associated with a skill without assistance; recognized within the immediate organization as “a person to ask” when difficult questions arise.

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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).

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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.

What Makes Us Purple?

• Valued as a whole person—not just a job title.
• Matched with work that plays to your strengths and passions.
• Supported by coaches, not micromanagers.
• Autonomy and clarity to make decisions and drive impact.
• Community that celebrates equity, curiosity, and innovation.
• 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 work.

Compensation

• Minimum Salary: $120,588
• Salary Midpoint: $156,764
• Maximum Salary: $195,955
• Hiring Range for Role: $120,588 – $144,000
• Eligible for a discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance criteria.

Benefits at Fearless (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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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.

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What’s Next?

We’ve refined our hiring approach to ensure a great fit for both Fearless and you. If there’s alignment, we’ll reach out to kick off the interview process. The typical steps include:

1. Introductory Interview – Connect with a recruiter to:

   • Build rapport and get to know each other
   • Review your experience and skills
   • Discuss salary expectations and role details
   • Set expectations for the rest of the process

2. Skills + Business Fit Interview – Dive 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.