At Mobius Renewables, we're helping lead the global energy transition by transforming waste into renewable energy and measurable decarbonization. We're a fast-growing team of expert innovators, engineers, and problem-solvers committed to advancing global sustainability, fueling a circular economy, and creating a cleaner future for all. Join us and help shape the future of renewable energy.
Software Engineer - Intern
Location: Houston, TX / Hybrid
Reports To: IT Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Work Authorization: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Position Summary
The Software Engineer Intern supports the organization's technology initiatives by assisting in the design, development, and maintenance of software solutions that support internal IT operations and business processes. Working under the guidance of experienced team members, the intern collaborates with IT staff and business stakeholders while gaining hands-on experience building efficient and reliable applications that support organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement software applications and tools to automate IT processes, improve efficiency, and enhance system functionality.
- Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code in various programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript) based on project requirements.
- Collaborate with IT operations, security, and infrastructure teams to understand their needs and translate them into technical specifications.
- Develop and maintain APIs and integrations between different IT systems and applications.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and production issues in a timely manner.
- Develop and execute unit, integration, and system tests to ensure the quality and reliability of software solutions.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and API documentation.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest software development trends, technologies, and best practices.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards.
- Work closely with database administrators to design and optimize database schemas for applications.
- Implement and maintain security best practices in software development to ensure the security of our applications and data.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our software development processes and tools.
- Provide technical support and guidance to other IT team members on developed applications.
- Participate in agile development methodologies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Will assist in basic IT office support, Jira system and Intranet building.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Software Engineer or Developer, with a focus on developing applications for internal IT use or business process automation.
- Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript).
- Experience with database technologies (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and writing SQL queries.
- Familiarity with API development and integration (RESTful, SOAP).
- Understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with specific technologies relevant to our IT environment (e.g., cloud platforms like Azure or AWS, specific automation tools).
- Familiarity with scripting languages for automation (e.g., PowerShell, Bash).
- Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools.
- Experience with front-end development frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
- Understanding of security principles in software development (e.g., OWASP).
Skills
- Programming (Python, Java, C#, JavaScript - specify preferred)
- Database Management (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
- API Development (RESTful, SOAP)
- Software Development Lifecycle (Agile, Waterfall)
- Version Control (Git)
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Communication (written and verbal)
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Scripting (PowerShell, Bash - preferred)
- Cloud Technologies (Azure)
- Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes - preferred)
- CI/CD (preferred)
- Front-End Development (React, Angular, Vue.js - if applicable)
- Software Security
