Associate Programmer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with matching

100% company-paid medical coverage for employee

Job summary

Murray Company Mechanical Contractors in Cypress, CA is seeking an Associate Programmer to develop and maintain web applications that enhance internal operations. This hands-on role involves building features using React.js, extending backend APIs, and integrating with Microsoft SQL Server.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of full-stack development experience, ideally in the construction industry. The position offers a salary range of $75,000 to $95,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) plan and ESOP contributions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience as a full-stack developer.
• Experience in the construction industry or related field is a plus.
• Ability to translate operational requirements into software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain modules and features in React.js.
• Extend backend APIs using Node.js and Express.
• Integrate applications with Microsoft SQL Server.

Skills

React.js

Node.js

Express

Microsoft SQL Server

PouchDB

RESTful APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline

Job description

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 ability 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.