Application Development & Support Specialist - ITS3

Working Title: Application Development & Support Specialist

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

• Job ID : 96620

• 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 : 10/13/2026

• Closing Date : 10/19/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services

• Division/Unit : Department of Public Safety (DPS)

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $33.96 - $55.83 / hourly; $70,908 - $116,573 / 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. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Department of Revenue (DOR). MNIT DOR helps manage the state’s revenue collection systems and administers state tax laws. The team is responsible for powering technology that collects over $30 billion annuall

As an Application Development and Support Specialist, you will provide technical support and contribute to configuration, testing, deployment, security, and maintenance of off-the-shelf (COTS) applications. Additionally, for in-house developed applications, you will perform software coding. Responsibilities include implementing application enhancements, troubleshooting and resolving defects, addressing security findings, creating deployment packages and support documentation, and assisting with COTS product evaluation, implementation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance. The position also provides end-user support, answers application “how-to” questions, identifies opportunities for continuous improvement, applies best practices, and enhances the usability, reliability, security, and overall quality of applications and tools supporting DPS.

This position requires an employee to work onsite at 445 Minnesota St, St Paul, Minnesota at least three (3) days per week, 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 2 days per week.

• Candidates living 50 miles or more from the worksite in a bordering state are not eligible for hire unless 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 three (3) years of IT related experience in Application Development and Support.

Experience must include:

• Experience designing, optimizing, and maintaining complex relational databases, including stored procedures; familiarity with normalization, indexing, and key constraints.

• Hands-on development/support experience with modern software engineering practices.

• Programming languages and tools may include, but are not limited to: HTML, ASP/ASP.NET, VB/VBScript, JavaScript, Python, C#,ADO/ADO.NET,SQL/T-SQL,SSRS,PowerBI,AJAX,SharePoint,PowerShell,Git,andClassic ASP.

• Experience with technical troubleshooting efforts, including root cause analysis and solution design.

• Experience documenting technical processes, workflows, or user guides.

• 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 experience.

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.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of hands-on experience supporting and developing enterprise and vendor applications in a multi-tier or cloud-based environment.

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, translating business requirements into technical solutions.

• Background in modern development methodologies such as Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, or automated testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with version control systems such as Git, version control, release and change management.

• Familiarity with scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell).

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver solutions within established timelines.

• Experience supporting applications within government, public sector, or similarly regulated 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

• CJIS Background Check

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.