IT Analyst III/ Lead Software Developer

Job Description

The Department of Technology Services (DTS) is looking for a talented back-end software developer to be an integral part of an exciting iOS and web-application development team. If you have Java stack web app development experience, enjoy working on a small team and seeing the value that your software development provides to others, then this is a great place for you. Our developers create web applications and mobile platform apps that benefit the citizens of Utah. We are hiring a lead software developer that is passionate about technology, eager to learn and improve systems, able to mentor others, a master of more than one IDE, and has a good understanding of application design patterns and their effect on both user experience and developer maintenance.

The State of Utah has a large variety of careers for people in both rural and urban areas, with all types of experiences and backgroundswho come together for a singular purpose—to work where they live, to serve theresidents and businesses as well as the visitors of the State of Utah. Findyour next job and grow your career while serving the city you love!

What We Do:

We are a small team of software developers building web and mobile applications, providing services for inspectors, program managers, public customers, and office personnel

The results of our work keep Utah citizens safe in their purchase of consumable products

Our business partners have a wide variety of public service offerings and technical experience

Why join our team?
We have great business partners whom want to serve Utah citizens efficiently and effectively, while working within the guidance of their federal and state partners. This is an opportunity to make a difference for Utah citizens while being a pivotal part of an exciting IT team. You will receive great health and retirement benefits, such as, generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work life balance. Click here to view a summary of all the benefits we offer.

The Agency:
To learn more about The Department of Technology Services check us out Click here. The
State’s environment is a highly optimized blend of systems responsible for collecting, processing, and distributing millions of data elements every day.

Example of Duties

Primary Duties:

Design back end, including databases, develop and maintain Java Web applications, Web Services, and APIs (consumption and publishing)

Research, architect, and develop effective configurations and features

Implement minor and major enhancements to existing Java Web applications and Web Services to accommodate agency needs

Commit, merge, build and deploy compiled code and database scripts for test environments

Troubleshoot issues and bugs, identify potential problems and recommend solutions

Effective testing of software, including good unit test coverage

Anticipate the impact that new or modified software may have on existing systems

Recommend feature enhancements to better meet customer needs

Help plan for reducing technical debt

Monitor and evaluate web applications and services, processes and/or practices for quality and effectiveness; make recommendations for improvement.

Typical Qualifications

What We Look For:

Professional development experience with Java, MyBatis, SQL, SQLServer, Spring (MVC and Boot), JSON, AJAX, JDBC, ODBC, web services, REST APIs, Docker, AWS

Professional experience architecting and building new technical solutions

Professional experience with GitLab, JIRA, Jenkins, Artifactory

Experience anticipating the impact that designs may have on applications

Experience testing components, features, services, and end-to-end

Development experience with JavaScript, React, HTML, CSS

Ability to accept feedback from colleagues in an iterative process

Experience with SAML, YAML, OAuth, or OpenId a plus, but not required

Understanding of Responsive Designs a plus

Supplemental Information

Employment contingent on passing a drug screening and a background check.

Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.

Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.