Website Developer & Digital Experience Specialist

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.

The Website Developer owns and evolves our public‑facing website () and our internal SharePoint employee portal. This dual‑scope role requires fluency in polished front‑end design, robust back‑end development, and enterprise intranet architecture. The incumbent enhances Draper’s digital presence, ensuring websites are functional, visually appealing, and optimized for user experience across multiple platforms. The role is on‑site 3‑days a week in our Cambridge, MA facility.

• Lead design, development, and ongoing management of —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.
• Conduct routine audits, update and redesign content, optimize performance, and ensure security compliance.
• Work closely with designers and cross‑functional teams to align website functionality with business objectives.
• Perform compatibility testing across browsers and devices, optimize for speed and scalability, and implement technical SEO elements.
• Participate in planning, prototyping, and documentation, sometimes leading projects or mentoring junior developers.
• Interact and partner with designers, project managers and other developers.

• Managed or redesigned a corporate or institutional website end‑to‑end.
• Proficiency in HTML, Content Management Systems, Python, JavaScript, Google Analytics, and web development best practices.
• Graphic design and user experience (UX)/user interface (UI) understanding.
• Create, manage, and optimize digital content, including search engine optimization (SEO).
• Knowledge and skills of SharePoint development for building solutions in SharePoint and Microsoft Teams. Understanding of Microsoft Graph API 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.
• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot issues and optimize website performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related fields is preferred.
• Associate degree required.

• 5 years of relevant experience surrounding internal employee portals and public‑facing websites.

Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

City:
Cambridge
State:
Massachusetts
Postal Code: 02139‑3563

US base salary range: $82,300.00 – $. The range displayed on this posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all U.S. 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.

Compensation details listed in U.S. role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonuses or benefits.

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.

Draper 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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