Legislative Software Development Intern

United Trading Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Utah State Legislature is seeking a Software Development Intern in Salt Lake City. This part-time, in-office role offers hands-on exposure to the software development life cycle, QA, and current technologies while working with a senior team.

The position requires nonpartisan presence, STEM student preference, and a 20-hour minimum weekly schedule. It is non-benefited and at-will, with flexible hours approved.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of software development life cycle and QA processes.
• Basic understanding of web development technologies (e.g., Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Spring, React).
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in updating and testing of web applications.
• Assist the project management team with project and task updates.
• Provide first-level support by responding to service requests in the service management queue. This includes troubleshooting and resolving basic issues, escalating more complex problems to higher-level support when necessary, and ensuring timely follow‑up on all open tickets.
• Assist in maintaining and updating technical documentation, including creating knowledge-base articles for common issues and solutions.
• Work closely with team members to ensure seamless communication and support for ongoing projects and initiatives.
• Demonstrate a strong willingness and ability to learn new technologies, tools, and processes. Stay current with the latest IT trends and best practices to effectively support the development team and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve basic IT-related issues, continuously seeking ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

SDLC basics

QA basics

Web dev basics

JIRA familiarity

Problem solving

Communication & teamwork

Eagerness to learn

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Software Development Intern

About the Role

This job is unique to the legislative branch. The IT Software Development Intern has basic understanding of the software development life cycle and QA process. The incumbent will gain hands‑on experience with current technologies and development methodologies while working alongside a senior team. The incumbent must be nonpartisan. Preference will be given to someone pursuing a STEM degree. This position is part‑time with a minimum 20 hours a week. Flexible hours available upon approval. This is a non-benefited position and incumbents serve in an at‑will basis.

FT /PT Status – Full-Time

Salary – $20.00 - $ Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Application Deadline – 8/28/2026*

Job Duties

• Assist in updating and testing of web applications.
• Assist the project management team with project and task updates.
• Provide first-level support by responding to service requests in the service management queue. This includes troubleshooting and resolving basic issues, escalating more complex problems to higher-level support when necessary, and ensuring timely follow‑up on all open tickets.
• Assist in maintaining and updating technical documentation, including creating knowledge‑base articles for common issues and solutions.
• Work closely with team members to ensure seamless communication and support for ongoing projects and initiatives.
• Demonstrate a strong willingness and ability to learn new technologies, tools, and processes. Stay current with the latest IT trends and best practices to effectively support the development team and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to diagnose and resolve basic IT‑related issues, continuously seeking ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Basic understanding of software development life cycle and QA processes.
• Basic understanding of web development technologies (e.g., Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Spring, React).
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA) is a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.

Other Requirements

• Must be Nonpartisan.
• Physical presence is required to perform some tasks and may be seasonally based.
• 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.

Location

Capitol Hill

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84114

United States

Background Check Required –

Drug Test Required –

Schedule Code – AN - Employees of the Legislature

The Agency

For more information on Legislative Services, please visit http://https//le.utah.gov/legservices/home.html

Supplemental Information

Employees in this position serve at the pleasure of the appointing officer in an at-will status and may be terminated at any time without cause. This is not a career service position. The State of Utah is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.

Reasonable accommodations provided to known disabilities of individuals in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodation information or if you need special accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Jennifer Fife ([e-mail]).

Veteran's Preference (Utah Code Ann. 71A-2-102): An applicant claiming veteran's preference must do so in the body of the cover letter by providing sufficient information to identify the type of veteran's preference requested. Additionally, a copy of the applicant's DD-214 must be attached to the resume. If a disabled preference is claimed, a copy of the applicant's letter form the VA stating the disability percentage granted must also be attached.