Mid-Level Full Stack Web Developer

draper; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper’s Full-Stack Group is hiring a mid-level engineer to develop mission-critical web applications. You’ll work under senior mentors to grow technical depth, contribute code that goes live, and participate in standard agile ceremonies.

You’ll collaborate with a team to deliver software across government and commercial customers, using React, TypeScript, and back-end languages like Node.js or Python. The role is hybrid in the Tampa Bay area, with on-site and remote days.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years professional full-stack development or 3+ years strong personal/project experience.
• Ability to obtain an Active Secret clearance (existing Secret clearance preferred).
• Working knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript, React basics, and a server-side language (Node.js, Python, or Java).

Responsibilities

• Independently execute task assignments under oversight of program leadership and/or senior staff.
• Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques, adheres to software best practices.
• Analyzes designs to demonstrate performance and functionality.
• Develops and executes software tests to check compliance with requirements.
• Prepares technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required documentation.
• Communicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements and describe the design and deliverables.
• Identifies challenges and risks associated with assigned tasks and communicate them to project leadership.
• Drives solutions to complex problems with limited direction and contributes to requirements development.
• Provides insight and suggest adaptations or modifications to processes and/or applications based on data.

Skills

Full-stack development

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

Node.js/Python/Java

Git/Jira

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Jira/GitLab

Job description

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

As a mid-level engineer, you'll get hands-on experience building software that powers national-security missions. Working under senior mentors, you'll rapidly grow technical depth while contributing code that goes live in real customer environments.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop features and fix bugs under guidance of senior staff using React + TypeScript and a back-end language (Node.js/Python).
• Write unit and integration tests; adopt test-driven development practices.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Review code with peers, absorb architectural guidance, and gradually own small components or services.
• Support deployment pipelines and monitor production health (logs, alerts).

Required Qualifications

• 2-4 years professional full-stack development (or 3+ years strong personal/project experience).
• Ability to obtain an Active Secret clearance (existing Secret clearance preferred).
• Working knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript, React basics, and a server-side language (Node.js, Python, or Java).
• Familiarity with Git and issue-tracking tools (Jira, GitLab, etc.).
• BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Docker containers and simple docker-compose workflows.
• Experience with a cloud platform (AWS, GCP, Azure) through projects or labs.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and basic authentication (OAuth).
• Demonstrated curiosity: open-source contributions, hackathon projects, or a technical blog.

About You

• Insatiable appetite to learn new technologies and share knowledge.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and forging clear paths to success.
• Passionate about building products you'd proudly use yourself.
• Thrives in a team that pushes each other to excel daily.

Job Description

The description below provides further information on Draper's view of its mid-level (MTS-2) staff members.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Independently execute task assignments under the some oversight of program leadership and/or senior staff.
• Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques, adheres to software best practices.
• Analyzes designs to demonstrate performance and functionality.
• Develops and executes software tests to check compliance with requirements.
• Prepares technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required documentation.
• Communicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements and describe the design and deliverables.
• Identify challenges and risks associated with assigned tasks and communicate them to project leadership.
• Drives solutions to complex problems with limited direction - contribute to requirements development, propose unique solutions, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
• Provides insight and suggest adaptations or modifications to processes and/or applications based on quantitative data or results.
• Identifies project technical risks and mitigation strategies.

Skills/Abilities

• Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrate an ability to learn new programming languages and technologies quickly.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members, program leadership, and non-technical personnel.
• A team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.

Education

Requires a bachelor's in Computer Science or other related field. Master's degree is preferred.

Experience

3-5 years experience in Software Engineering or related field.

Additional Job Description

Job Location - City: St. Petersburg

Job Location - State: Florida

Job Location - Postal Code: 33716

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