Working Title: Senior PeopleSoft Application Developer
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 5
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 88096
Location : Various
Telework Eligible : Yes/Remote
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 08/08/2025
Closing Date : 08/14/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Minnesota Management & Budget (MMB)
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $39.14 - $66.92 / hourly
Job Class Option: Application
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential
FLSA: Exempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB). MNIT MMB supports critical business operations for the State of Minnesota, including enterprise human resources and payroll, state employee insurance, and benefits administration. The team also provides the technical expertise necessary to manage the state budget and provide economic forecasts to policymakers.
As a Senior PeopleSoft Application Developer you will provide project leadership for the enhancement, maintenance, and operation of the statewide Oracle/PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) and Enterprise Learning Management (ELM) Information Systems. Provide team leadership for feasibility/upgrade studies, system designs, implementation and enhancement of the complex ELM and HCM Information Systems. Provide advanced technical guidance, advice and assistance to state technical staff, state functional staff, and others as needed. Perform advanced developer duties including system design, programming, testing, and troubleshooting. Provide expertise to other technical or functional groups as needed (ELM, FMS, EPM, etc.). Participate in development for legislative and bargaining issues affecting the labor negotiation process. Incumbent will have access to, and be exposed to, bargaining related material and discussions without censure.
This position acts as the HCM Application Technical Lead of the Statewide Human Capital Management Information Systems. HCM includes Recruiting Solutions, Human Resources, Benefits Administration and Payroll Oracle/PeopleSoft modules. These functions are mission-critical for the State of Minnesota. Errors and problems in these modules could have significant cost, penalty, and legal impacts. The incumbent of this position will serve as the lead in maintaining, improving, and troubleshooting HCM/ELM functionality. They will provide expertise and project management to other technical and functional staff in support of this area. The state acronym for HCM is SEMA4 (Statewide Employee Management), and the terms SEMA4 and HCM are often used interchangeably not only within this document but also within the teams that use it.
This is a Remote Worker position (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1447-remoteworker.pdf) , where the employees home address shall serve as their official work location and must be located within the continental United States. Remote work is a condition of employment.
Minimum Qualifications
Position requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience in an information technology role with primary responsibility for advanced application development using PeopleSoft Technologies.
Experience must include:
· Oracle/PeopleSoft HCM software.
· Oracle/PeopleSoft application development tools, i.e., PeopleTools.
· SQL.
· Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.
· Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.
A Master's degree in Information Technology or a related field substitutes for three years of experience, OR a related Bachelor's degree substitutes for two years, OR a related Associate's substitutes for one year.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent analytical capabilities; strong communication skills; ability to work independently, be proactive andaccountable for own deliverables.
Creativity in developing resourceful solutions to deal with constantly changing information technologies.
Extensive work experience with a combination of PeopleSoft HCM 9.2, PeopleSoft ELM 9.2, People Tools 8.60+ and Fluid application development
Understanding of business processes and requirements
Experience with version control/migration tools for PeopleSoft such as Phire
Experience with batch job scheduling tools for PeopleSoft such as AppWorx
Demonstrated experience as a PeopleSoft application development lead, or team lead (especially for the ITS 5 role)
Ability to estimate development costs.
Public Sector experience.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
Criminal History Check
Reference Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
Other legally required checks
Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
