State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN 55145
Job #2819250387
Working Title : Programmer or Software Engineer
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 2 or 3
Agency: Public Employees Retirement Association
Job ID: 82924
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: 01/08/2025
Closing Date: 02/07/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Public Employees Retire Assoc / PERA-Confidential
Division/Unit: Systems Applications
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Information Technology Specialist 2 Salary Range: $27.79 - $45.14 / hourly; $57,963 - $94,252 / annually
Information Technology Specialist 3 Salary Range: $32.89 - $54.06 / hourly; $68,674 - $112,877 annually
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
Information Technology Specialist 2 FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Information Technology Specialist 3 FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (~~~/) : 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.
*This vacancy is being posted at the Information Technology Specialist 2 and the Information Technology Specialist 3 levels. We will be filling based on qualifications. The classification will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications. This vacancy will be used to fill five (5) ITS2 or ITS3 positions.
Information Technology Specialist 2 - Programmer:
Works as part of a highly collaborative cross functional Agile/SCRUM team to implement new business system needs, as well as make modifications and fix bugs in existing code. Primary responsibilities are writing code for both the front-end and back-end of the applications, developing and executing test scripts, and fixing defects. For business system needs of low technical complexity, position may analyze user stories and create application design and user interface layouts with assistance from a senior team member.
Information Technology Specialist 3 - Software Engineer:
Works as part of a highly collaborative cross functional Agile/SCRUM team to implement new business system needs, as well as make modifications and fix defects in existing code. Responsibilities include analyzing user stories, application design, developing user interface layouts, writing code for both the front-end and back-end of the applications, developing and executing test scripts, fixing defects and supporting applications in production.
Once new hire training is complete, this position offers a hybrid work schedule which includes primarily telework (~~~) days with some in-office days as required at the PERA office building in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.
*Only applicants whose application and resume clearly demonstrates fulfillment of each minimum qualification listed below will be considered for this position. Ensure your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below. Also indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held .
Information Technology Specialist 2 - Programmer:
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of one (1) year of recent experience in software development
Programming with a modern language such as C#, Java, Python or JavaScript
Proficiency in web development technologies such ~~~, HTML or CSS
Proficiency with source control systems like Git, SVN or VSS
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Effective written and oral communication skills to provide updates to stakeholders using non-technical terms
Preferred Qualifications
Automated testing experience with Selenium
Microsoft SQL Server
CI/CD automation with Jenkins or Microsoft DevOps
Experience with GitHub
Exposure to Agile/Scrum delivery
Experience with .Net Core
Experience developing, configuring, and working with Entity Framework in C# and Visual Studio
Experience with Behavior Driven Development
Experience integrating with one or more of the following service technologies: REST, SOAP, WCF, GRPC, Web API
Information Technology Specialist 3 - Software Engineer:
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of four (4) years of recent experience in software development
Four (4) years of programming using C# language
Proficiency in web development technologies such as ASP.NET, HTML or CSS
Proficiency with source control systems like Git, SVN or VSS
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Effective written and oral communication skills to provide updates to stakeholders using non-technical terms
Preferred Qualifications
Automated testing experience with Selenium
Microsoft SQL Server
CI/CD automation with Jenkins or Microsoft DevOps
Experience with GitHub
Exposure to Agile/Scrum delivery
Experience with .Net Core
Experience developing, configuring, and working with Entity Framework in C# and Visual Studio
Experience with Behavior Driven Development
Experience integrating with one or more of the following service technologies: REST, SOAP, WCF, GRPC, Web API
Physical requirements
Requires occasional lifting and carrying of articles such as file folders, ledgers, and small office equipment. Although a sedentary job is defined as one that involves sitting, a certain amount of movement is often necessary in carrying out job duties.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of the Retirement Systems of MN that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment**. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past State employees only)
Criminal History Check
Employment Reference Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
Driver's License Check
**The Retirement Systems will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
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 ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
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