Senior Full‑Stack Engineer — Mission‑Critical Web Apps (Hybrid)

draper; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper’s Full-Stack Group is seeking a senior full‑stack software engineer to design and deliver mission‑critical web apps for government and commercial customers in a hybrid Tampa setting. You will translate high‑level strategy into reliable, maintainable code and influence technical direction on multi‑million‑dollar programs.

You’ll mentor engineers, participate in architectural discussions, and ensure robust testing and secure APIs.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of full-stack development experience.
• Active Secret clearance (TS preferred; sponsorship possible).
• Proficiency with React + TypeScript, and a modern back-end language (Node.js, Python, or Java).
• Experience with REST/GraphQL APIs and OAuth/OIDC authentication.
• Familiarity with Jira, Git, and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end features for mission-critical web apps.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and turn guidance into designs.
• Write high-quality, test-driven code (React + TS; Node.js/Python/Java).
• Conduct code reviews 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 SME.

Skills

React

TypeScript

REST/GraphQL

Mentoring

Software design

Communication

Jira

Git

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Node.js

Python

Java

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure/GCP

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Job description

Draper’s Full-Stack Group is seeking a senior full‑stack software engineer to design and deliver mission‑critical web apps for government and commercial customers in a hybrid Tampa setting. You will translate high‑level strategy into reliable, maintainable code and influence technical direction on multi‑million‑dollar programs.

You’ll mentor engineers, participate in architectural discussions, and ensure robust testing and secure APIs.