Intern (Rails + Localization Intern)

At Fearless, the Intern serves in the capacity of Rails + Localization Intern on a project responsible for modernization initiative within the Maryland Department of Labor.

The Impact You Will Create:

This role is accountable for supporting the Employers Workflow within the customer's application, contributing directly to Ruby on Rails feature support, UAT resolution, translation rollout, and structured documentation updates. Partnering with Engineers, Product Managers, Designers, and State stakeholders, this intern delivers user-facing improvements and production-ready enhancements within an established application architecture.

Your Responsibilities in This Role:

• Address UAT feedback tickets.
• Assist with minor bug fixes in Ruby on Rails.
• Update content and user-facing copy.
• Support translation and localization implementation.
• Assist with documentation updates.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and team collaboration.
• Contribute directly to production code and user-facing improvements.

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.

• Experience with Ruby on Rails.
• Experience with JavaScript and CSS.
• Ability to read and modify existing production code.
• Comfort working within an established application architecture.
• Experience using Git and GitHub (branching, pull requests, code review workflows).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Motivation to learn and grow technical skills.
• Ability to manage scoped work independently.
• Passion for supporting community-impacting digital services.
• Internship or entry-level experience in backend or full-stack development.
• Experience working within existing applications preferred.
• Experience in agile development environments preferred.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
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Fearless team members in this role operate at a Foundational/Developing level in the following competencies:

• Technical Craft & Quality
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Communication
• Accountability & Ownership
• Continuous Learning & Growth
• Mission Alignment & Community Impact

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.

• Hourly internship rate : $20.
• Not eligible for incentive plans.
• Access to Fearless internship programming and professional development opportunities.

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.

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.