Associate Programmer

Murray Company; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) + match

100% company-paid medical coverage

Life insurance

Vision and dental (optional)

Job summary

Murray Company, based in Cypress, CA, seeks an Associate Programmer to build and launch modules within our proprietary tech ecosystem. You will support operations by creating tools to digitize timesheets, field ops, project mgmt and asset tracking.

The ideal candidate has a BS in CS and 2+ years’ full-stack experience with React, Node.js, Express, and SQL Server, plus the ability to translate business needs into software solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience as a full-stack developer; construction industry experience a plus.
• Frontend, backend, database, and API integrations with React.js, Node.js, Express, SQL Server, and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with domain modeling and business logic development.
• Ability to translate operational requirements into software solutions.
• Understanding of authentication, authorization, and secure API development.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain modules in React.js using functional components.
• Extend backend APIs with Node.js and Express.
• Integrate applications with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Collaborate on data modeling, API design, and UI/UX flow improvements.
• Support development across multiple domains: timesheets, field workflows, asset tracking, and project processes.
• Optimize applications for performance, reliability, and usability.
• Learn and implement new tools and APIs as needs evolve.
• Ensure secure application functionality including authentication and data protection.
• Participate in testing, debugging, and validation of features.

Skills

React.js

Node.js

Express

SQL Server

PouchDB

RESTful APIs

Domain modeling

Security concepts

Testing & debugging

ERP integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

React.js

Node.js

Express

Microsoft SQL Server

PouchDB

RESTful APIs

Job description

Come grow with us...At Murray Company, how we operate is defined by shared values that are 100 years in the making -Safety, Quality, Honesty, Hard Work and Pride of Ownership. These values have led to our company consistently being in the top 15% on ENRs Best Specialty Contractor's list. Bring your enthusiasm and unique perspective to Murray Company where you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. Join a team that cares about helping you thrive and succeed. You'll work alongside talented colleagues while establishing lifelong friendships and making a difference in our company and the specialty contracting community. As a part of Murray Company, you'll build long-term wealth by enjoying employee-ownership, great compensation, health & wellness benefits, and matched 401(k) retirement plan.

Position Summary

The Associate Programmer will help rapidly build, iterate, and launch new modules within our proprietary technical ecosystem. This role will directly support operational efficiency by developing tools that improve how the company works internally. In partnership with the Lead Programmer, this position will help build features for a custom web application designed to transform internal operations by digitizing workflows such as timesheets, field operations, project management, and asset management. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on developer who enjoys solving real‑world business problems, working across multiple technologies, and building practical software that supports day‑to‑day operations.

Location

This position will be based onsite at our company headquarters in Cypress, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain modules and features in React.js using functional components and advanced React concepts
• Extend backend APIs using Node.js and Express
• Integrate applications with Microsoft SQL Server
• Collaborate on data modeling, API design, and UI/UX flow improvements
• Support development across multiple operational domains, including: timesheets, jobsite workflows, asset tracking, project-related internal processes
• Optimize applications for performance, reliability, and usability
• Learn and implement new tools, concepts, and APIs as business needs evolve
• Develop and maintain secure application functionality, including: authentication, authorization, and protection of sensitive company data
• Participate in testing, debugging, and validation of software features to ensure quality and reliability
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
• 2+ of hands‑on experience as a full‑stack developer, with experience in the construction industry or related field a plus
• Experience with frontend, backend, database, and API Integrations with the associated languages/skills:
  • Frontend: React.js
  • Backend: Node.js, Express
  • Database: Microsoft SQL Server
  • Other: PouchDB, RESTful APIs
• Experience with domain modeling and business logic development
• Ability to translate operational requirements into software solutions
• Understanding of application security principles, including: authentication, authorization, secure API development, protection of sensitive data
• Experience performing software testing, debugging, and troubleshooting across frontend, backend, and database components
• Industry knowledge of integrating business systems such as ERP, payroll, equipment tracking, BIM/VDC, construction project management and/or mobile field applications a significant plus

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Must have sufficient visual acuity to read printed and digital documents

Compensation

$75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Total Rewards

Murray Company offers a generous total rewards package to include an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) contribution annually on top of a discretionary cash bonus program. Additional benefits include a 401(k) + matching, 100% company‑paid medical coverage for employee (up to 2/3 for family), company provided life insurance, optional vision and dental insurance, and more.

Murray Company 3rd Party Recruiter Engagements

Murray Company does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from third‑party recruiting agencies or individual recruiters in response to job postings. Resumes submitted to any employee of Murray Company without a signed agreement by an officer of the company (or his or her delegate) AND without the express written agreement by the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function to engage in a search on behalf of the company will become property of Murray Company. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Murray Company will not be considered binding terms. Murray Company will not pay a fee to any third‑party recruiting firms or individual recruiters that have not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function.

Work Authorization

Murray Company is not sponsoring employment‑based visas at this time. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing, permanent basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.