Software Developer

Who is Michaels Energy?

Michaels Energy is a veteran-owned energy consulting firm that exists to help businesses minimize waste and maximize value. Our energy and engineering gurus are obsessed with optimizing buildings and processes to maximize energy savings and profits, minimize utility grid stress and carbon footprints, and keep this big, beautiful planet in tip-top shape. Our passion is developing long-term client relationships with energy users, utilities, consultants, and partners. This passion combined with our core values of proactive and responsive service, intuitive analysis, collaborative partnerships, and fanatical execution, forms the foundation of our corporate culture.

What is the role?

Michaels Energy is seeking a Software Developer to design, develop, implement, and maintain software solutions supporting Michaels Energy's internal operations and client programs. This position uses traditional software development, low-code platforms, system integrations, and artificial intelligence (AI) to build practical, reliable solutions that improve efficiency and deliver business value.

The Software Developer collaborates with internal teams and external stakeholders to understand business needs, develop effective solutions, and continuously improve applications, analytical tools, and workflows.

How You Will Make an Impact

Application Development & Maintenance

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain applications using Python, Quickbase, and web technologies.
• Develop software that supports engineering calculations, analytical models, data processing, and technical workflows, including the modernization of spreadsheet-based engineering tools, in collaboration with Michaels’ engineering staff.
• Develop and enhance Quickbase applications, including data models, interfaces, reports, dashboards, and automated workflows, designed for maintainability and future portability.
• Support the modernization and migration of legacy applications and platforms.
• Write, maintain, and improve code that supports business applications and client-facing solutions.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, resolve defects, and improve application performance and reliability.
• Respond to support requests and bug tickets within established SLAs.
• Follow software development best practices for testing, documentation, version control, and security.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and provide user training as needed.

Systems Integration & Automation

• Develop and maintain integrations between internal applications, client systems, and third-party services using APIs and other integration technologies.
• Build and maintain automated workflows, data pipelines, and scheduled processes.
• Develop solutions that improve data accessibility, accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
• Implement data access controls and security practices that protect business and client data.
• Support the deployment and maintenance of applications and automated processes in cloud environments.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual work and improve operational efficiency through automation.

AI Solutions Development

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for AI-enabled applications and workflow automation.
• Develop, test, and implement AI-powered solutions using APIs, large language models, and related technologies.
• Integrate AI capabilities into existing applications, business processes, and data workflows.
• Evaluate AI solutions for accuracy, reliability, security, and practical business value.
• Research and apply emerging AI development tools and techniques to improve software delivery.

How do you contribute?

After 3 months, you will have….

• Developed a working understanding of Michaels Energy’s software ecosystem, including Quickbase applications, Python-based solutions, integrations, and development practices.
• Assumed ownership of assigned applications and workflows, independently troubleshooting issues, resolving bugs, and responding to support requests within established SLAs.
• Successfully delivered initial softw