Senior DevOps Engineer – Database, (Senior Consultant, Engineering & Technical Services)Fearless • United States
Senior DevOps Engineer – Database, (Senior Consultant, Engineering & Technical Services)
Fearless
- United States
- United States
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At Fearless The 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 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
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 DevScOps 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.
Place Of Performance & Travel Requirements
While this role is primarily remote, the individual must be available to attend in-person customer meetings at the client’s headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland, as needed.
Impact You Will Create in this Role
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, anticipating risks and implementing 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.
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.
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.
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).
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? But great tech is just part of the story. What really makes us
Fearless
is our
Purple Culture .
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
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.
Salary Range
Minimum Salary: $120,588
Salary Midpoint: $156,764
Maximum Salary: $195,955
Hiring Range for Role: $120,588 - $144,000
This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance criteria.
Benefits At Fearless
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 Build rapport and get to know each other, review your experience and skills, talk through salary expectations and role details, and set expectations for the rest of the process.
Skills + Business Fit Interview 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.
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- English
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