Legislative Tech: 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

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.