IT Analyst III - Senior Backend Developer

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Taylorsville, UT

10d • $43 - $72 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Technology Services is seeking a skilled senior developer to join their 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 the engineering team, you will partner with stakeholders across the state to innovate and solve complex challenges. 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

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed