Working Title : Junior Developer
Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID: 92571
Location: St. Paul
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Part-Time
Regular/Temporary: Limited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 03/18/2026
Closing Date: 03/24/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit: M innesota Department of Health (MDH)
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $17.84 - $20.89 / hourly
Classified Status: Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - AFSCME
Duration Time: Anticipated duration of three (3) months
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
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's largest state agency, the Department of Human Services (DHS). The MNIT DHS team supports complex and varied technical needs, including systems that provide health care coverage, deliver child protection and welfare services, and provide support for Minnesotans with special needs including mental illness, chemical dependencies, and physical or developmental disabilities.
*Minnesota IT Services may be filling two Student Worker Para Professional positions from this one posting. All applicants will be considered for both vacancies.
As a student worker for Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) you will support MDH by performing programming adjacent tasks in support of the application development, data, and devops units. An example of the work you will be doing can be seen in this Video produced using actual state employees. As you learn and perform the tasks, you will be encouraged to leverage classroom work and draw on outside experiences to channel recommendations and innovation to relevant managers. You will provide an infusion of inquiry, introspection, and innovation to the MDH IT team. Come be a part of something bigger than yourself, something to be inspired by; come to work for Minnesota IT Services and the Minnesota Department of Health!
This position requires onsite work daily at 625 Robert Street North, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must clearly demonstrate these qualifications in their resume:
Education:
Student Worker Eligibility -
To be eligible for an appointment as a Student Worker Paraprofessional, you must be enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate educational program or plan to enroll within three months. Students may be "off" for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as a student worker, but such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. If you are enrolled at a credit-granting institution you must carry at least six semester/nine quarter credits. If enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, you must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load will be treated as a semester/quarter off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation. You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification form prior to appointment.
Experience:
Demonstrable experience programming in Java or a JavaScript framework such as (React, Vue or Angular). Classroom project is sufficient.
Has worked on a team or a group for a project that was completed successfully.
Successful completion of Data Structures or database class or demonstrable professional experience working with a relational database (such as Oracle, PostgreSQL and/or MSSQL)
Basic knowledge of Cloud Computing
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding.
Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Successful completion of 2 years in an IT program.
Strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport-building, listening, and interviewing skills.
Understanding of computing enough to be able to problem solve issues related to projects and conceptualize end products.
Understanding of the principles of Information Systems and computer technology
Ability to familiarize themselves with department policies, procedures, program activities.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to help coordinate the expertise of staff having different backgrounds and areas of content expertise.
Knowledge of version Control Systems.
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 the federal E-Verify program. Minnesota IT Services is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-983 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
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.
