Working Title: Salesforce Developer
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 96437
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 : 08/25/2026
Closing Date : 09/08/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $37.72 - $62.21 / hourly; $78,759 - $129,894 / annually
Job Class Option : Application
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 both the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Minnesota Board of Animal Health (BAH). The MNIT MDA and BAH teams support technology critical to ensuring food supply integrity and safety, livestock health, and supporting a vibrant agricultural economy for Minnesota.
This position exists to provide technical expertise in the development and operation of new and existing custom software applications within the Department of Agriculture (MDA). Responsibilities include supporting the MNIT development team in the maintenance, administration, and enhancement of the Salesforce Customer Relationship Management system and the associated system modernization. The position responsibilities are based on modern development techniques, methodologies, and technologies, specifically Salesforce public sector solutions for the Department of Agriculture. This position may also include additional non-salesforce, development and execution as needed and prioritized by the MDA and MNIT leadership.
As a senior-level expert, the developer will provide guidance in application design, solutioning and, ensuring all technical aspects adhere to established standards and protocols. The incumbent will also research emerging technologies and create plans for implementing innovative solutions across the Department of Agriculture (MDA). Serves as a backup to other staff during absences for enterprise and legacy application support.
This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies. All applicants will be considered for each vacancy.
This position requires an employee to work onsite at [BUILDING ADDRESS, CITY], Minnesota at least 50% [or more or less if space limitations remain] of the time, with limited telework available. Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligibility depends on residence:
Candidates living in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the worksite in a bordering state (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) may telework up to 50%.
Minnesota residents living more than 50 miles from the worksite may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
Candidates living 50 miles or more from the worksite in a bordering state may work onsite 100% or may be telework eligible if relocating within 50 miles.
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 Salesforce Development.
Experience must include:
Developing and supporting applications using the Salesforce platform and related technologies (e.g., Apex, Lightning, SOQL, Azure).
Designing, developing, testing, and implementing complex software applications following Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) practices.
Analyzing business requirements and translating them into technical solutions for large-scale or complex systems.
Agile product team methodologies acting collaboratively and taking initiative to complete spring development cadences.
Working with cloud-based platforms and integration technologies (e.g., APIs, Azure services, or middleware tools).
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills sufficient to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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
Advanced experience developing and administering Salesforce solutions, including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning components, and Flow.
Experience integrating Salesforce with external systems using REST/SOAP APIs, Azure Data Factory, or other middleware tools.
Experience with data management processes such as data migration, data cleansing, and data integration.
Experience with development and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or version control systems (e.g., Git).
Experience with reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI or SSRS.
Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, establish development standards, and mentor team members.
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.
