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Middleware Systems Programmer - ITS4

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 2h ago

Working Title: Middleware Systems Programmer

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

Job ID : 90247

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : Yes #LI-Hybrid

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 11/22/2025

Closing Date : 12/05/2025

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services

Division/Unit : Office of Enterprise Tech / Middleware Operations

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $37.07 - $61.14 / hourly; $77,402 - $127,660 / annually

Job Class Option : Systems Software

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Professional Employees (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/) : Yes

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 will be part of the Enterprise Services team, which delivers a full suite of services to state agencies, boards, councils, and commissions, and many central services to local government partners.

The Middleware Systems Programmer is responsible for the technical support, administration, and maintenance of middleware software and systems. This role involves evaluating, recommending, installing, and configuring middleware solutions to ensure optimal performance and reliability. The incumbent monitors system and application performance, resolves technical issues, and documents standards, procedures, and best practices to support consistent and efficient Middleware Operations.

This position requires an employee to be onsite at¿600 North Robert St. Saint Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location. Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements.

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 four (4) years of IT experience supporting middleware software, application servers, and web servers.

Experience must include:

Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems, including command-line operations and scripting.

Experience supporting application servers (e.g. WebSphere, Apache Tomcat) and web servers (e.g. Apache HTTP Server).

Knowledge of F5 Big IP devices, security certificates, and basic networking concepts.

Experience with cloud-based Middleware solutions on Azure, including Azure Application Gateways.

Ability to analyze technical problems, troubleshoot complex systems, and provide solutions under tight time constraints.

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 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 cloud-based Middleware solutions, including Azure, AWS, or OCI.

Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible or Bicep to deploy and manage middleware resources.

Experience using Azure Application Gateway and Azure DevOps (ADO) for application and traffic management.

Experience with GitHub.

Experience with scripting languages, including Jython, UNIX shell scripting, and Ansible automation.

Experience leading Middleware projects, including software upgrades, implementations, or customer application deployments.

Understanding of Java programming and integration of third-party Middleware applications.

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

CJIS Background Check

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.

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