Junior Software & Web Developer in Hayward, California at MDC Precision, LLC

This role is for a junior developer who is comfortable using AI coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, or similar) as a core part of the development workflow, not as a replacement for engineering judgment. In 2026, junior developer expectations have shifted from writing code line-by-line toward owning small features end-to-end, reviewing AI-generated code for correctness and security, and knowing when to accept, modify, or reject AI suggestions. The company is a small, agile team building SaaS/web applications and automation tools, and this position will work closely with technical leadership on hands-on implementation.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain features for web applications and internal tools using modern frameworks (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python)
• Use AI-assisted development tools (Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, ChatGPT/Codex) to accelerate coding, debugging, and documentation, while critically reviewing all AI-generated output for logic, security, and performance issues
• Integrate third-party and AI/LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) into applications and automation workflows
• Write clean, tested, version-controlled code using Git/GitHub, including participation in code reviews and pull requests
• Assist in designing and implementing database schemas and SQL queries
• Support deployment pipelines and basic cloud infrastructure tasks (AWS, Azure, or similar)
• Participate in agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and document processes and system changes
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs, collaborating with senior developers to refine requirements

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional or project-based experience in software/web development (internships, bootcamps, and self-directed projects are accepted)
• Practical experience with at least one core language: JavaScript/TypeScript or Python
• Working familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, ChatGPT/Codex) and the ability to critically evaluate AI-generated code rather than accept it uncritically
• Basic understanding of web development fundamentals (HTML/CSS, REST APIs, a modern frontend framework such as React or Next.js)
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases
• Experience with Git/GitHub version control
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn quickly in a fast-moving, AI-augmented environment
• Proficient with Linux and Windows OS

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience integrating LLM/AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic Claude) into applications or automation workflows
• A portfolio of 2–3 deployed personal or bootcamp projects demonstrating practical use of AI coding tools, with documented READMEs
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent practical/self-taught experience
• Basic security awareness — understanding of common vulnerabilities and secure coding practices