Ruby on Rails Software Engineer, (Consultant, Engineering & Technical Services)

OverviewRuby on Rails Software Engineer (Consultant, Engineering & Technical Services) – Fearless is seeking a Ruby on Rails Software Engineer to support a project that provides comprehensive support and modernization services for a search engine on the federal government's hosted platform that serves over 1,500 agency websites and processes more than 200 million annual public searches. Key outcomes include migration to a new search engine technology, improved relevance and indexing, strengthened security and compliance, and increased operational efficiency through automation, containerization, and consolidated infrastructure.At Fearless, this Consultant collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-quality, maintainable systems across the software and data lifecycle. The role spans software development, data engineering, infrastructure automation, information assurance, and AI/ML integration at a practical level, contributing across the full technology stack to ensure quality, speed, and innovation in delivery.ResponsibilitiesCollaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions.Deliver world-class services and trusted advisory across projects.Complete assigned objectives on time and communicate risks early to the team.Gather client input and report back to Fearless teammates and supervisors to inform delivery (positive, negative, or informational).Impact and OutcomesDeliver high-quality, maintainable code and systems.Propose and implement innovative engineering practices, tools, frameworks, and methodologies.Serve as a trusted advisor in your area of expertise.Qualifications and RequirementsWork Experience – Project Skill and Experience RequirementsFrontendModern JavaScriptReact (or similar component-based framework)HTML5 / CSS3Web accessibility (WCAG 2.1+), semantic HTML, ARIA patterns, screen reader compatibilityBackendRuby on Rails (experience maintaining long-lived Rails applications strongly preferred)RESTful API designBackground job processing (e.g., Sidekiq)Authentication & authorizationStrong domain modeling and service-layer designSearch & Data SystemsOpenSearch and indexing pipelines, relevance tuning, synonyms, boosting, facets, and filtersData ingestion from crawlers and feedsDebugging relevance issues and ranking anomaliesOther desired experienceRefactoring safely in production, proficiency in AWSFearless Skills and CompetenciesAnalytical Thinking: ability to observe, interpret information, decompose problems, and derive solutionsSynthetic Thinking: combine ideas to form new understandingsAdaptability, Ownership & AccountabilityConsultative Advising, Communicating with Influence, Environmental AwarenessRequired ProficiencyPractical application: can complete required tasks with occasional expert assistancePhysical RequirementsAbility to sit for extended periods, travel occasionally to client sites, and communicate effectivelyAbility to move within an office environment and lift up to 10 poundsCompensation and BenefitsSalary: Hiring range for role $96,132 – $136,000; Salary range includes minimum $96,132, midpoint $124,971, maximum $162,462. This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or other protected characteristics.NotesReasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available. If needed, contact the Human Resources Department at hr@fearless.tech.J-18808-Ljbffr