Working Title: DevOps Software Engineer
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 93943
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 05/07/2026
Closing Date : 05/22/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Department of Children, Youth & Families
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 : Object Oriented
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/) : 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 serves our partners at the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). The MNIT DCYF team supports critical systems and applications that ensure the welfare and development of Minnesota's children, youth, and families. You will be a part of a team that works to provide comprehensive services and support that nurture and protect children, enhance family well-being, and foster youth development across the state.
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) partnering with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is seeking DevOps Software Engineers to join a collaborative, high-impact team supporting critical applications and services. This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies. All applicants will be considered for each vacancy.
In this role, you'll work at the intersection of application development and DevOps-designing, building, and maintaining applications and automation pipelines that support reliable, secure, and scalable systems. You'll help implement and advance DevOps practices across teams, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern development frameworks.
This position plays a key role in improving how software is developed, tested, and deployed by building shared tools, promoting consistent practices, and supporting continuous improvement efforts across multiple applications and development teams. You'll also provide technical guidance to other developers and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality solutions.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working across teams, and contributing to modern, efficient, and sustainable software delivery practices.
The positions will require employees to be onsite at 444 Lafayette Road, St. 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
To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :
Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of IT-related experience in application development, DevOps engineering, software engineering, or a closely related field.
Experience must include:
Designing, developing, or supporting applications using modern programming languages or frameworks (e.g., Java or similar).
Developing, implementing, or maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar).Supporting or implementing automated testing practices (e.g., unit, integration, API, or UI testing).
Collaborating with technical teams to design solutions, resolve issues, and improve system performance or reliability.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding.
A customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences.
Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master's degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor's degree for one (1) year; and an associate's degree for six (6) months.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with cloud-based technologies or cloud-native application development.
Experience building or maintaining automated testing frameworks or tools.
Experience working in an Agile or DevOps environment.
Experience with version control and code management tools (e.g., Git, IBM ELM, or similar).
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing or implementing shared DevOps tools, pipelines, or automation solutions used across multiple applications or teams.
Experience establishing or promoting development, DevOps, or testing standards and best practices across a team or organization.
Experience troubleshooting complex issues across development, testing, and deployment environments.
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-9 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.
