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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Full Stack Web Developer - **Company:** The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc - **Location:** St. Petersburg, FL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $245,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Acceptance Test-Driven Development, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software as a Service, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Github, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Node.Js, OAuth, OpenID, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Technical Data Management Systems, TypeScript, Web Applications, Web Platforms, ReactJS, Backend, Gitlab, Cloudformation, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Serverless Computing, Docker, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** September 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6d49f4aa55867545 ## About the Role * 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 of REST/GraphQL APIs, authentication/authorization (OAuth, OIDC), and cloud-native patterns. * Experience 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 yourself. * Thrives in a team that pushes each other to excel daily., * 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. * Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals Education Requires a bachelor's in Computer Science or other related field. Master's degree is preferred. Experience 10+ years experience in Software Engineering or related field., Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret clearance is desired, Top Secret clearance is preferred. ## Description * 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, etc.). * Mentor senior engineers and set engineering standards (code reviews, CI/CD, automated testing). * Partner with program 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., * Independently execute task assignments. * 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. * Independently drive solutions to complex problems, develop requirements, propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements. * Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in their discipline. * Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies. * Leads the design of system architecture, delegating tasks and collecting feedback on designs as needed. * Lead a medium size team of engineers across multiple disciplines. ## Related Videos - [GitOps for the people](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/461-gitops-for-the-people) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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