What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Analyst III position at State of Utah?
FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $41.59 - $70.69 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid Recruiter – Liz Vander Linden | evander@utah.gov | 801-957-7232 Application Deadline – 7/9/2026
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a skilled and innovative IT Analyst III to join our team. This role is central to identifying, selecting, and deploying a comprehensive web-based system to modernize agency applications. The successful candidate will provide critical technical feedback on system design and manage cloud-based microservices to improve service delivery for both internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Location –
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
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
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:
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.
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a skilled and innovative IT Analyst III to join our team. This role is central to identifying, selecting, and deploying a comprehensive web-based system to modernize agency applications. The successful candidate will provide critical technical feedback on system design and manage cloud-based microservices to improve service delivery for both internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Minimum 3 years of experience in React, HTML and CSS.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in building and maintaining APIs using REST GraphQL.
- Minimum 3 years of experience with NodeJS as a middle tier.
- Demonstrated experience with application debugging and code fixes.
- Monitors and evaluates operations, programs, processes and/or practices for quality and effectiveness; makes recommendations for improvement.
- Anticipates the impact that new or modified software will have on existing systems.
- Identifies problems or potential problem areas and recommends timely solutions.
- Participates in the design of relational databases that meet user needs.
- Adapts automated system(s) to accommodate special agency needs; designs or enhances agency unique automated systems to interface with existing systems as needed.
- Understanding of AI coding with Copilot/Gemini/Claude
- Experience JavaScript, NodeJS, React and Redux.
- Experience with Java and Springboot.
- Experience with RESTful services and/or GraphQL Services.
- Experience with versioning control systems.
- SQL Database experience, ideally with Oracle and Postgres.
- Experience with serverless cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Skilled in working closely with business partners in a manner which shows respect, sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
- Skilled in designing and building customer-facing JavaScript applications.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize time and workload in order to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to test and document software using appropriate methodology and techniques .
- Ability to assist in the planning and coordination of application design.
- Knowledge of applicable maintenance methods and techniques.
- Knowledge of cloud computing, running native applications in AWS.
- Mentoring of Jr/Midrange developlers
Location –
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
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
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.
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.
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