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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.\nJob Description Summary:\nLocationSouth Tampa, FL - Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days remote).\nAbout Draper\nDraper’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.\nWhy It Matters\nAt 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.\nCore Responsibilities\n- Design and implement end-to-end features for mission-critical web apps.\n- Contribute to architectural discussions and turn senior-level guidance into concrete designs.\n- Write high-quality, test-driven code (React + TypeScript, Node.js/Java/Python).\n- Conduct code reviews, enforce standards, and mentor junior teammates.\n- Partner with product managers and principal architects to deliver regular releases.\n- Participate in client demos and program reviews as a technical subject-matter expert.\nRequired Qualifications\n- 5-7 years full-stack development experience (front-end & back-end).\n- Active Secret clearance (TS preferred; sponsorship possible for the right candidate).\n- Proficiency in React + TypeScript, a modern back-end language (Node.js, Python, or Java), and REST/GraphQL APIs.\n- Experience with authentication standards (OAuth/OIDC).\n- Hands-on use of Jira (or similar), Git, and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).\n- BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.\nPreferred Qualifications\n- Docker containers and basic Kubernetes concepts.\n- Deployments on AWS, Azure, or GCP; familiarity with CI/CD automation in the cloud.\n- Proven experience mentoring junior engineers or leading a small scrum team.\nAbout You\n- Insatiable appetite to learn new technologies and share knowledge.\n- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and forging clear paths to success.\n- Passionate about building products you’d proudly use yourself.\n- Thrives in a team that pushes each other to excel daily.\nThe description below provides further information on Draper's view of its senior staff members.\nJob Description:\nDuties/Responsibilities\nIndependently execute task assignments.\nDesigns algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques, adheres to software best practices.\nAnalyzes designs to demonstrate performance and functionality.\nDevelops and executes software tests to check compliance with requirements.\nPrepares technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required documentation.\nCommunicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements and describe the design and deliverables.\nDrives solutions to complex problems, actively participate in requirements development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.\nContributes to system architecture decisions and leads the architecture of sub-systems.\nProvides insight and suggest adaptations or modifications to processes and/or applications based on quantitative data or results.\nIdentifies project technical risks and develops and executes mitigation strategies.\nActively mentors less experienced staff and provides thoughtful, constructive feedback.\nLead a small team of software developers on projects.\nSkills/Abilities\nCuriosity-driven approach to solving complex, customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team.\nDemonstrate an ability to learn new programming languages and technologies quickly.\nCollaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members, program leadership, and non-technical personnel.\nA team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.\nEducation\nRequires a bachelor's in Computer Science or other related field. Master's degree is preferred.\nExperience\n5-10 years experience in Software Engineering or related field.\nAdditional Job Description:\nApplicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret Clearance is desired, Top Secret is preferred.\nConnect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.\nJob Location - City:\nSt. PetersburgJob Location - State:\nFloridaJob Location - Postal Code:\n33716The US base salary range for this full-time position is\n$82,300.00 - $220,000.00Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role.Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.\nOur work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.\nDraper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. 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