Draper

Website Developer & Digital Experience Specialist

Cambridge, MA · Full-time

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JavaScriptPythonHTMLRESTCybersecurityGraphic DesignWireframingAccessibilitySEOGoogle AnalyticsPhotographyResearchMentoringSharePoint

About the role

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.

The Website Developer owns and evolves our public-facing website (draper.com) and our internal SharePoint employee portal.
This dual-scope role demands equal fluency in polished front-end design, robust back-end development, and enterprise intranet architecture.
The incumbent in this role works to enhance company's external brand, bridge the gap between design and functionality, ensuring that websites and digital platforms are not only visually appealing but also fast, secure, responsive, and aligned with business goals.
Lead design, development, and ongoing management of draper.com - including architecture, performance, accessibility, and content governance.
Build, configure, and maintain Draper's internal SharePoint Online environment, including intranet pages, team sites, document libraries, and custom web parts.
Perform compatibility testing across browsers and devices, optimize for speed and scalability, and implement technical SEO elements.
Interacts and partner with designers, project managers and other developers.
Graphic design, and user experience (UX) /user interface (UI) understanding.
Create, manage, and optimize digital content, including search engine optimization (SEO).

Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain an US government security clearance.
Associate degrees required.

Work closely with designers and cross-functional teams to align website functionality with business objectives.
Participate in planning, prototyping, and documentation, sometimes leading projects or mentoring junior developers.
Managed or redesigned a corporate or institutional website end-to-end.
HTML, Content Management System platforms, Python, JavaScript, Google Analytics, and web development proficiency.
Understanding of Microsoft Graph AP and REST API principles to securely connect and manipulate SharePoint data.
Ability to translate user goals into intuitive online experiences, including wireframes, mockups, and style guides.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related fields is preferred;

The US base salary range for this full-time position is
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.
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.
Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.

Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain an US government security clearance

This listing is sourced directly from Draper's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.