Description
Defines, develops, modifies, tests, analyzes, and maintains software applications and information systems in support of business requirements. Advises IT leadership regarding systems performance and recommends improvements as needed. Writes code, tests, analyzes, and troubleshoots existing applications. Works with other Programmer Analysts, Database Administrator, and other Developers and Supervisor(s) to troubleshoot applications and maintain existing systems/n-tier products. Designs and implements relational databases. Develops business intelligence (BI) processes, data, interfaces, and interactivity to provide key performance indicators, dashboards, analytics, and decision support software. Analyzes user needs and reviews system specifications. Researches and documents user requirements. Designs, builds, and modifies software specifications as required to meet changing business requirements. Studies research on emerging application development software products, languages, methodologies, and standards in support of development efforts. Recommends and performs software improvements and upgrades. Modifies and maintains reports.
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Successful completion of technology program (>500 hrs) from a technical college with an emphasis on software development OR Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent with emphasis on business applications programming or systems management preferred.
EXPERIENCE
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Between three (3) and seven (7) years programming experience preferred.
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Must be able to demonstrate competence using C#, Angular, MS Reporting Services (SSRS) /PowerBI.
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Must have Cloud technologies experience, preferable Microsoft Azure, including messaging technologies like NSQ, RabbitMQ or preferable Enterprise Service Bus (ESB).
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Must have developed moderate to difficult software programs from customer specifications to user sign-off.
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Must have experience designing and implementing moderately complex relational databases, data models and data warehouses.
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Must have experience with Agile process frameworks (e.g. Scrum) and TDD.
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Basic working experience with Git or similar version control system.
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Business Intelligence (BI) development and related technologies experience preferred. Experience with a DevOps tool such as Azure DevOps or JIRA is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE:
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Object Oriented Programming and web development using C#, .Net, ASP.Net, HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular or other JavaScript frameworks, SQL and T-SQL scripting, NoSQL.
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Knowledgeable and proficient in Microsoft Reporting Services (SSRS)/PowerBI or other report writer
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Microsoft SQL Server 2012+ and SQL Management Studio or Azure Data Studio
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Scripting languages (BASH, PowerShell, Python, GoLang, etc.)
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Proficient with Git or similar version control system\
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Optional knowledge of JD Edwards, Laserfiche, and/or Trapeze software
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Optional knowledge of SharePoint and Office 365
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DevOps tool such as Azure DevOps or JIRA/Jenkins with knowledge of YAML
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Professional knowledge and experience of Unit/Integration/UI and other testing.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
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Customer service skills where application support, deployment and troubleshooting experience is required
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Communicate information and ideas clearly both verbally and in writing
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Follow directions and programming standards according to department protocols
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Manage time, meet scheduled due dates and track the status of projects
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Prioritize tasks during multiple projects concurrently
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Must have the ability to work within a team and/or independently
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An equivalent combination or relevant education and experience.
Pay Rate: Starting at $82,400.00
This is a career-ladder position
If interested, apply before: June 26, 2026 by 11:59 pm
As a full-time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:-
Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
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Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
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22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.
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10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
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Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
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Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
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Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
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Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
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Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
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Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
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UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
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Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness.
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Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile and AT&T.
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Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pet’s health and needs).
Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two work days' notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.
Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.
