Senior Applications Web Developer

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package. Salary – $42.63 - $72.46 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid Recruiter – Rennie Onders | [email protected] | 801-618-8478 Application Deadline – October 9, 2026*

• This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

The State of Utah’s Division of Technology Services is hiring a Senior Applications Web Developer to lead the modernization of mission-critical software supporting the Department of Corrections and the Board of Pardons and Parole. Working within an Agile team, you will design and maintain complex web applications, integrate vendor APIs, and overhaul infrastructure to align with modern industry standards. This role places you at the forefront of application development, offering direct hands-on opportunities to learn, adopt, and master AI-assisted coding tools and next-generation engineering workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Stack Technical Development:
• Build, test, and maintain user interfaces, web forms, reports, microservices, mobile apps, and bi-directional API web services.
• Implement security mechanisms, authentication protocols, and compliance standards across all code.
• Manage database connections, system builds, merges, version control, and technical debt resolution.
• Adopt and integrate emerging technologies, including AI-assisted coding tools, to improve efficiency.
• Quality Assurance & Documentation:
• Develop test scenarios, prepare sample data, and pre-test products to minimize defect rates before QA handoff.
• Track and document all development activities, assignments, and resolution notes within team tracking software.
• Ensure delivered software meets performance, data integrity, accessibility, and architectural standards.

• Agile Collaboration & Delivery:
• Participate in sprint planning, task estimation, and daily standups to align work with project requirements.
• Partner effectively with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, QA Testers, DevOps Engineers, and Database Administrators.
• Prioritize personal workflow to meet established deadlines and support team members to achieve overall sprint goals.
  

Qualifications

• Five (5) years minimum experience employed as an applications web developer
• Direct experience employed as a programmer developing and maintaining computer software applications and programs using Web languages, tools and technologies, including: Java 11 & 21, Spring / Spring Boot 2.6 and 3, Spring JDBC HTML, CSS3, SASS, Angular, PWAs, JPA, JavaScript / TypeScript, REST APIs and distributed architecture patterns.
• Useful skills and technologies for maintenance of older applications: Java 8, Struts (1 & 2), Hibernate 3 / JPA, jQuery, jQuery DataTables 1.8-1.12, Subversion, Ant.
• Exposure and use of Artificial Intelligence, AI-assisted coding concepts, tools and techniques.
• Direct participation as a principal web developer on projects building or maintaining mission-critical applications for medium to large size private or public organizations (i.e 1,000 or more employees).
• Experience with Informix databases, other relational databases, PostGresSQL database, Data warehouses, Business Intelligence tools and applications, development for mobile devices, and/or other emerging technologies. Experience with system interfaces as microservice and API technologies.
• Training and experience with development methods and approaches to application security. Direct knowledge and experience developing within the concepts, structures and ceremonies of the SAFe Agile Development Model.

Preferred Or Trainable/on-the-job Qualifications

• Ten (10) or more years preferred experience employed as an application web developer.
• Institutional knowledge and direct experience as a web developer on systems operational within the criminal justice field (e.g. Corrections and sub-units of prisons, community supervision, rehabilitative programs, Boards of pardons and parole, Courts, Public Safety, Local Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Commissions, etc.)
• Certifications and other formal qualifications in the computer science field.

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.
• Preference may be given to current Division of Technology Services (DTS) employees.

About The Role

Location –

8523 South Redwood Rd

West Jordan, Utah, 84088

United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required – Yes

Schedule Code – AT - Executive/Professional Employees of Technology Services

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

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 We have great business partners who 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. We also offer an onsite gym with exercise time, education reimbursement, discounted bus passes and more! Visit us here .

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.