Working Title: Application Developer
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 93726
Location : St. Paul
Tele work Eligible : Yes #LI-Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 05/30/2026
Closing Date : 06/05/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Department of Transportation (DOT)
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $33.38 - $54.87 / hourly; $69,697 - $114,568 / annually
Job Class Option : Application
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
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 in government IT. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). MNIT MnDOT supports an agency with technology integrated into all areas of business. From business intelligence and solutions for critical transportation infrastructure to planning and operating a safe, efficient, and reliable multimodal transportation system, the team connects people and markets across Minnesota.
As an Application Developer with Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) partnering with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), you will provide the application design, programming, database development, and maintenance of MnDOT financial accounting systems. This role is responsible for communicating, coordinating, and resolving application and data support tasks of varying complexity to ensure applications in the Office of Financial Management meet service level agreements, follow the defined support model, and satisfy business partner needs.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 395 John Ireland Blvd, 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 three (3) years of IT related experience providing application development and support.
Experience must include:
Demonstrated expertise in leading the development, configuration, troubleshooting, and ongoing support of Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) and custom-built middleware applications using C# and the .NET framework.
Experience in designing and developing web pages and user interfaces using modern front-end technologies (e.g., Angular, TypeScript) while adhering to established standards and best practices.
Demonstrated ability using version control systems, particularly GitHub, while working effectively within collaborative development environments.
Expertise with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions), containerization (e.g. Docker), and cloud platforms such as Azure and Azure Kubernetes.
Experience developing and supporting data structures across SQL Server and Oracle database platforms.
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.
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
Proficiency in UI/UX principles, accessibility standards, or design systems.
Experience with application security best practices, authentication/authorization patterns, and secure coding standards.
Experience working in Agile environments, including participation in sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives, and iterative delivery.
Ability to develop solutions in the Microsoft Power Platform to include Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.
Demonstrated ability to work across diverse IT service areas to deliver complex, technical solutions while effectively partnering with business stakeholders, IT teams, vendors, and end users.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
Background working with financial systems, data, and business logic, including platforms such as SWIFT and SEMA4 PeopleSoft.
Experience with Toad for Oracle, SQL Server Management Studio, and other database mining tools
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.
