Software Developer- AI & Internal Platforms

We are seeking a highly motivated developer who wants to play a key role in transforming how our business operates through technology. This is a rare opportunity to rebuild a core platform and help shape how AI and automation are used across a growing company.

This role will begin with the rebuild of a core internal platform and expand into building automation and AI-driven systems that improve operations and customer experience across the company. Our internal system will serve as the foundation for ongoing automation, system integration, and operational efficiency. We are not looking for a long, multi-year rebuild-we are looking for someone who can ship quickly, iterate, and improve continuously.

This is a hands-on builder role, with the expectation that this person will also help coordinate and scale development efforts, including working with offshore resources and talent on future projects.

This role will work directly with the CEO and play a central role in shaping our long-term technology and innovation strategy. This role has the opportunity to grow into a broader technical leadership position as the platform and team scale. You will have a direct impact on how our business operates day to day, not just what we build.

Responsibilities:

Rebuild Core Platform

• Using existing systems, code, and workflows as a reference, take an iterative approach to rebuilding our internal platform
• Design and rebuild a system that manages traveler registration, payments, rooming, and reporting
• Evolve our internal platform into a central system of record for operations and data

Drive Automation & Efficiency

• Continuously identify opportunities to improve efficiency and scale operations through better systems

Leverage AI

• Use tools like ChatGPT and Claude in development workflows
• Build AI powered tools such as copilots and automation systems
• Help define best practices for AI usage

Manage Development Resources

• Work with offshore and contract developers to build code and ensure quality
• Onboard and manage additional developers

Do you have experience in Python?, * Experience in the travel industry is a plus, but not required

• Candidates must be able to walk through real examples of systems or tools they have built, including their role in development and key decisions made.
• Experience building applications and integrations using modern programming languages (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or similar), including working with APIs and databases
• Experience using ChatGPT, Claude, or similar AI tools to improve efficiency of development
• Strong builder mindset with curiosity, initiative, and a desire to solve real business problems through technology
• Positive people management experience preferred, including working with and/or managing offshore or remote developers
• You should be comfortable taking a concept from idea to working product with minimal direction., * Do you have professional travel industry experience?
• Do you have experience building applications and integrations using modern programming languages?
• Have you used AI tools to improve efficiency of development?
• Do you have experience managing people?
• Are you able to work from your home office AND from one of our Michigan or Indiana office locations?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Okemos, MI 48864

Pulled from the full job description

• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid sick time, What Success Looks Like (First 6 Months)
• Core components of new platform are live and in use
• 2-3 key workflows have been automated
• Offshore development support has been onboarded and is contributing
• Clear roadmap established for continued platform and automation development

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year, * 401(k)

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Next Travel is a family of travel companies based in Michigan. We provide full-service travel solutions across leisure, group, and corporate travel. As our industry continues to evolve, we remain grounded in the values that matter most: integrity, dependability, persistence, and honesty, for both our clients and our team. Our ideal candidate will be able to work both from their at-home office and in one of our existing offices in either Michigan or Indiana.