Web Developer

Salt Lake City Corporation; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid vacation

Parental leave (6-12 weeks)

Pension/401(k) contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Pet insurance

Legal services

Job summary

Salt Lake City Corporation is seeking a Web Developer to join an agile team, building enterprise-grade software using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, C#, and .NET. The hybrid role blends remote work with in-office presence, under mentorship from senior developers.

The position emphasizes modern web practices, RESTful services, and responsive design, with opportunities to grow into senior roles through structured training and career ladders.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college with a bachelor’s degree in computer science preferred.
• English verbal and written communication skills important for internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain websites and software applications for enterprise-grade systems.
• Edit and create website content; resolve conflicts and prioritize needs with team input.
• Review code for industry standards, browser compatibility, and proper structure.
• Analyze user needs and participate in peer design/code reviews; support agile practices.

Skills

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

JSON/XML

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Visual Studio / VS Code

REST/HTTP

OpenAPI

JWT

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Position Title: Web Developer

Reporting to the Software Engineering Team Manager, the incumbent takes part in an agile development team, building and working on enterprise‑grade software systems using a variety of software technologies that include, but are not limited to, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, C#, and Microsoft .NET. The incumbent works alongside and receives mentorship from senior team members in creating, maintaining, and updating our websites.

Please note: This position is not eligible for employer‑sponsored work authorization. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. This is a hybrid position requiring a combination of remote work and in‑office presence. This role is not eligible for fully remote work arrangements.

Preferred Qualification

Experience developing web applications using generative AI technologies (e.g., AI‑assisted development tools, large language models, AI‑powered web applications, or related technologies) is highly preferred.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

Health Insurance Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Paid vacation and personal leave 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

TYPICAL DUTIES

Website and software application designing, building, or maintaining. Editing, writing, or designing website content. Using scripting or authoring languages, management tools, content creation tools, applications, and digital media. Conferring with teams to resolve conflicts, prioritize needs, develop content criteria, or choose solutions. Maintaining an understanding of the latest web applications and programming practices through education, study, and participation in conferences, workshops, and groups. Identifying problems uncovered by customer feedback and testing and correcting or referring problems to appropriate personnel for correction. Evaluating code to ensure it meets industry standards, is valid, is properly structured, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems. Determining user needs by analyzing technical requirements. Participate in peer reviews of solution designs and related code. Perform other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Proficient in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, JSON, and XML. Proficient in Git source control. Proficient in client‑side debugging and profiling using browser developer tools.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents will be mentored to acquire the following skills through on‑the‑job training and real‑world projects that will also prepare the incumbent for career advancement.
Proficiency in the jQuery JavaScript library
Proficiency in JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
Proficiency in REST and HTTP request methods
Proficiency in using OpenAPI specifications
Proficiency in consuming SOAP and WCF services
Proficiency in C# and .NET
Proficiency in ASP.NET MVC
Proficiency in Responsive web design
Secure coding practices for web applications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a four‑year accredited college with a bachelor’s degree in computer science preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience substituted on a year‑for‑year basis. Demonstrated English verbal and written communication skills to communicate with both internal team members and external business stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two (2) years of relevant or equivalent experience. CompTIA Security + certification Experience with Agile Scrum methodologies. Experience with responsive user interface design and prototyping. Experience with serverless cloud resources such as Microsoft Azure. Experience with Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Light physical effort. Intermittent sitting, standing, and walking. Comfortable working conditions. Some exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior.

CAREER LADDER

All position changes are contingent upon the availability of funding and alignment with organizational needs. To be considered for promotion to the Senior Web Developer, employees must meet the following criteria: Consistently perform at a satisfactory or higher level in their current role Meet all established minimum qualifications for the higher classification. Receive a recommendation from their supervisor or manager. Obtain approval from department designee and Human Resources. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE Full‑Time

POSITION SALARY RANGE $74,038 - $128,154

DEPARTMENT Information Management Systems Full Time/Part Time: Full time Scheduled Hours: 40

Salt Lake City is a place where your skills and dedication directly contribute to the community. With a team serving over 200,000 residents, we take pride in delivering meaningful work—from maintaining infrastructure to shaping public programs—with integrity and professionalism. We value experience, accountability, and results. Our organization recognizes talent and rewards contribution, offering employees opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting difference. If you're driven by public service and want to help shape the future of our city, we’d love to work with you.

Salt Lake City offers a competitive and well‑rounded benefits package designed to support your health, financial future, and professional growth. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness site. Health & Wellness Medical insurance Dental, vision, life insurance HSA (with $1,000–$2,000 City contribution) Wellness clinic for employees & families Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Financial Perks Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000/year) Retirement contributions (pension and/or 401(k)) Discounted pet insurance, legal services, and more

We know time away from work is essential for rest, personal needs, and family life. Salt Lake City offers generous paid leave to help you recharge and stay balanced. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness site. 12 vacation days to start 12 paid holidays + 1 personal holiday Up to 80 hours personal leave annually 6 - 12 weeks of paid parental leave Bonus leave credit for eligible rehires & public sector transfers

The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.

Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.