Working Title: Database/Application Developer
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 5
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 88987
Location : Various
Telework Eligible : Yes/Remote Worker
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 09/20/2025
Closing Date : 09/26/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services (MNIT)
Division/Unit : Direct Care & Treatment (DCT)
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $39.73 - $67.92 / hourly; $82,956 - $141,816 / annually
Job Class Option : Systems Software
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
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 Direct Care & Treatment (DCT). The MNIT DCT team provides essential IT support for a wide range of healthcare services, including mental health, substance abuse treatment, and support for individuals with developmental disabilities. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that the technology needs of DCT are met, enabling them to deliver high-quality care and treatment services to Minnesotans in need.
As a Database/Application Developer with Minnesota IT Services partnering with Direct Care & Treatment (MNIT DCT), you will serve as a lead developer and technical expert responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of custom and purchased systems that support Direct Care and Treatment. This includes leading the development of HL7 integrations, managing and administering databases, and supporting the DCT's Behavioral Health Electronic Health Record (Avatar).
In this role, you will:
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other developers and analysts.
Lead system design, coding, testing, and deployment of applications that are secure, reliable, and scalable.
Develop and maintain SQL Server and Cache databases, including ETL processes, performance tuning, and database security.
Support pharmacy system integrations and ensure timely data flow across DCT systems.
Design and deliver reporting solutions using enterprise reporting suites.
Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, vendors, and other IT staff to translate business needs into effective, long-term technical solutions.
This position requires a high degree of self-direction, technical expertise, and collaboration to ensure that applications and databases used across DCT support clinical, operational, and financial needs.
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
Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips here. (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :
Position requires a minimum of five (5) years of professional IT experience in application development, database administration, or systems integration.
Experience must include:
In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with the Behavioral Health Electronic Health Record (Avatar System).
Extensive knowledge of Health Level Seven (HL7) standards and protocols for healthcare information exchange.
Proven pharmacy system integration experience.
Strong SQL database administration and querying skills, including stored procedures, performance tuning, and ETL processes.
Demonstrated ability to review and translate business/functional requirements into technical solutions and lead complex application design and implementation.
Ability to deliver clear verbal and written communication that facilitates understanding across technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong customer service skills, including active listening, empathy, and collaborative problem-solving.
A master's degree in Information Technology or an IT related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience, OR an IT related bachelor's degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR an IT related associate's degree substitutes for one (1) year.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with RADplus, ScriptLink, and Avatar widget development.
Proficiency with Intersystem Cache, Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), and SAP Data Services.
Familiarity with Crystal Reports, BOBI, and data warehouse design.
Proficiency with Microsoft development tools and frameworks such as ASP.NET, MVC, C#.NET, Entity Framework, and TFS.
Experience working with healthcare interoperability standards and secure data exchange.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide less experienced staff in development and database practices.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and resolve conflicts between technical and business needs.
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 applicants 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.
