Internship Application Software Engineer Jobs in Detroit, MI

Job Description

Who is RHP Properties?

Headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, RHP Properties (www.rhp.com) is the nation's largest private owner and operator of manufactured home communities. With more than 400 communities throughout 33 states, we continue to expand our footprint to provide accessible and affordable housing across the country. All of this would not be possible without the energy and drive of our talented employees! We invest in our employees, with regular training, opportunities for advancement, and fun events to bring everyone together.

The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, modernizing and supporting customer-facing and internal business applications across the organization. The primary focus being on developing scalable web and application-based solutions that support both external customer/resident and internal operational teams.

As a successful Software Engineer, you will:

Application Development & Support

• Develop, maintain, enhance, and support PHP-based enterprise applications and web platforms
• Design and build customer-facing and internal business applications used across operations, sales, finance, accounting, and resident services
• Support systems and integrations connected to RHP MOVE and related operational platforms
• Upgrade PHP versions, implement security remediations, and proactively improve application stability and performance
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex production issues across applications, integrations, and databases
• Maintain, modernize, and scale legacy applications while supporting ongoing business operations

Full Stack & API Development

• Develop scalable front-end and back-end solutions using PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL Server, and REST APIs
• Build and maintain APIs and integrations with internal systems, third-party vendors, cloud services, and operational platforms
• Optimize SQL queries, database performance, and application efficiency
• Develop responsive and mobile-friendly user experiences where applicable

AI-Assisted Development & Modern Engineering

• Utilize AI-assisted coding tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar technologies to accelerate development and improve productivity
• Demonstrate disciplined validation, testing, security review, and refinement of all AI-generated code and outputs before production implementation
• Explore and recommend modern technologies, automation opportunities, and engineering best practices that improve efficiency and scalability
• Remain current with emerging technologies, development trends, and software engineering practices

Collaboration & Delivery

• Collaborate with the team using JIRA and Agile-based workflows for project tracking, prioritization, and delivery
• Work closely with operational departments to gather requirements, clarify business needs, and translate them into technical solutions
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Participate in code reviews, solution discussions, testing, and deployment activities    

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, or satisfactory combination of formal education and relevant work experience, required.
• 4+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong hands-on experience with PHP development
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server and relational databases
• Experience with Laravel or similar MVC frameworks
• Experience building and supporting enterprise web applications
• Experience developing and maintaining APIs and system integrations
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and modern development practices
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting production systems
• Experience working with JIRA or similar project management platforms
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration abilities
• Python experience for automation, scripting, APIs, or AI-related initiatives, preferred
• Experience with AI-assisted coding tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar, preferred
• Experience modernizing legacy applications, preferred
• Exposure to cloud technologies and CI/CD pipelines, preferred
• Experience in property management, real estate, operational systems, or enterprise business applications, preferred
• Experience mentoring developers or leading technical initiatives, preferred

We are Proud to Provide the following:

• Access to benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and holidays
• Flexible spending account
• 401K with company match

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