Senior Full Stack Web Developer

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary

Location

South Tampa, FL – Hybrid (3 days on‑site, 2 days remote).

About Draper

Draper’s Full‑Stack Group builds mission‑critical web applications for military, government, and commercial customers. We operate like an incubator, giving engineers space to experiment, iterate, and deliver software that protects lives and advances the national interest.

Why It Matters

At the senior level you translate high‑level strategy into reliable, maintainable code and help shape the technical direction of multi‑million‑dollar programs. Your work directly influences delivery speed, quality, and the confidence our government partners place in Draper’s solutions.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and implement end‑to‑end features for mission‑critical web apps.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and turn senior‑level guidance into concrete designs.
• Write high‑quality, test‑driven code (React + TypeScript, Node.js/Java/Python).
• Conduct code reviews, enforce standards, and mentor junior teammates.
• Partner with product managers and principal architects to deliver regular releases.
• Participate in client demos and program reviews as a technical subject‑matter expert.

Required Qualifications

• 5‑7 years full‑stack development experience (front‑end & back‑end).
• Active Secret clearance (TS preferr