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Draper

Principal Full Stack Web Developer

AI summary of the role

Principal Full Stack Web Developer at Draper's Full-Stack Group, leading architecture for mission-critical web applications serving military, government, and commercial customers.

What you’ll do

  • Lead architecture decisions for new and existing web platforms (micro-services, data pipelines, UI/UX).
  • Write production-ready, test-driven code in modern stacks (React + TypeScript, Node.js, GraphQL, PostgreSQL).
  • Mentor senior engineers and set engineering standards (code reviews, CI/CD, automated testing).
  • Partner with program officers and product owners to define roadmaps and delivery milestones.

What you’ll bring

  • 7+ years of full-stack development experience, with at least 2 years leading architecture decisions.
  • Strong proficiency in React, TypeScript, Node.js/Express, Python, Java.
  • Deep understanding of REST/GraphQL APIs, authentication/authorization (OAuth, OIDC), and cloud-native patterns.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (Jira, GitLab, GitHub Actions).

Technologies

React · TypeScript · Node.js · GraphQL · PostgreSQL · Docker · Kubernetes · AWS · Terraform · OAuth · OIDC

About Draper

Independent nonprofit R&D and manufacturing lab building guidance, microelectronics, autonomy, space, cyber, and biotech systems for U.S. government customers.

Bootstrapped · 2000–5000 people

Source and classification

Production engineering · Evidence for this classification:

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
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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 This Role Matters You’ll play a primary role in developing and executing the technical vision for complex, high‑impact web solutions that directly enable our customers’ missions. Your work will shape products that are deployed, operational, and trusted by governments and agencies worldwide. Key Responsibilities - Lead architecture decisions for new and existing web platforms (micro‑services, data pipelines, UI/UX). - Writ [... source excerpt omitted ...] officers, product owners, and other technical leads to define roadmaps and delivery milestones. - Represent the team in program reviews, weekly/quarterly stakeholder meetings, and client demos. - Drive continuous improvement: performance tuning, security hardening, and operational excellence. Required Qualifications - 7+ years of full‑stack development experience, with at least 2 years leading architecture decisions. 10+ years in the field is a bonus. - Proven track record delivering production‑grade web applications at scale. - Strong proficiency in modern front‑end (React, TypeScript, CSS‑in‑JS) and back‑end (Node.js/Express, Python, Java) technologies. - Deep understanding [... source excerpt omitted ...] e with issue‑tracking and CI/CD tools (Jira, GitLab, GitHub Actions). - BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience (Master’s a plus). **Preferred Qualifications** - Hands‑on experience with Docker and Kubernetes (EKS, GKE, AKS). - Deployments on AWS, GCP, or Azure; familiarity with IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation). - Knowledge of serverless architectures and event‑driven designs. - Experience with high‑availability, multi‑tenant SaaS platforms. **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

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