Job Description

IT Analyst III - Senior Backend Developer

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $42.63 - $72.46 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Liz Vander Linden | evander@utah.gov | 801-957-7232
Application Deadline – 8/2/2026

Are you passionate about building robust, scalable web services for the public? The Division of Technology Services is seeking a skilled senior developer to join our team in advancing the MyUtah (my.utah.gov) and MyBusiness (mybusiness.utah.gov) platforms.

This role offers the unique opportunity to help shape the digital frontier of a one-of-a-kind state service, ensuring that Utah citizens have a reliable and interconnected experience with government services.

As a key member of our engineering team you will partner stakeholders across the state to innovate and solve complex challenges.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment where your technical contributions directly influence how the public interacts with government services, we want to hear from you.

This job may be filled at either of the levels listed below. (Rate as listed or in accordance with DHRM Rules for current state employees.)

• Information Technology Analyst III, $42.63 - $72.46 per hour
• Information Technology Analyst II, $35.97 - $61.12 per hour
• Information Technology Analyst I, $28.18 - $47.92 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and extend the backend infrastructure for the MyUtah and MyBusiness applications using Node.js, TypeScript, and GraphQL.
• Collaborate closely with the IT Master Engineer to ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Work with cross-discipline teams to integrate with various enterprise tools including ServiceNow, Apigee, and master data management systems.
• Develop collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams using source control tools like GitHub.
• Participate in code reviews, technical planning, and continuous improvement of development processes.
• Design, deploy, and manage backend services within the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environment to ensure cloud-native scalability and performance.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Lead technical discussions for new features and mentor team members on best practices.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Expert-level proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, and GraphQL.
• Proven track record of working in enterprise systems and supporting complex, large-scale backend web applications.
• Demonstrated mastery in designing, deploying, and managing cloud-native services in enterprise environments (GCP preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership in collaborating with cross-discipline teams to resolve complex system integration challenges and drive best-practices.

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

• Experience in government or public-sector IT projects.
• Experience with React or other JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience or familiarity integrating with enterprise tools like ServiceNow or Apigee.
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) certification.

About the Role

Location –
4315 S 2700 W
Taylorsville, Utah, 84129
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – Yes
Schedule Code – AT - Executive/Professional Employees of Technology Services

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
Division of Technology Services (DTS): The State's environment is a highly optimized blend of systems responsible for collecting, processing, and distributing millions of data elements daily. Learn more about DTS.

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.