Cloud Application Developer - ITS3

Working Title: Cloud Application Developer

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

• Job ID : 97278

• Location : St. Paul #LI-Hybrid

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/06/2026

• Closing Date : 10/12/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services

• Division/Unit : Department of Health (MDH)

• 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 : Object Oriented

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• 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 Health (MDH). The MNIT MDH team provides services for over 250+ applications and delivers the information technology to drive one of the leading public health systems in the nation. You will support an agency that works to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans.

This position supports agency-wide technical initiatives by providing cloud development and implementation of solutions. The incumbent will be responsible for the development, configuration, maintenance, and deployment of solutions for the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), following industry-standard coding practices and technology processes. Working in collaboration with technical leads and MDH partners, the individual will also provide support in application accessibility best practices and development.

This position requires an employee to work onsite at 625 Robert St. N, St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% 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 three (3) years of IT related experience in software application development, cloud-based solutions, or related information technology disciplines.

Experience must include:

• Cloud Development: Experience building, testing, troubleshooting, and deploying cloud-native web applications, with hands-on experience preferably in AWS (or equivalent cloud platforms like Azure)

• Programming: Proficiency in Java utilizing modern frameworks such as Spring Boot or Micronaut, paired with frontend experience using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and modern frameworks such as Vue.js.

• Databases: Hands-on experience with relational database management systems, with a strong focus on schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning.

• DevOps & Quality Assurance: Version control with Git, configuring CI/CD pipelines, and implementing automated testing.

• API Integration: Experience or familiarity with developing and integrating RESTful web services.

• 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

• AWS & Cloud Services: Familiarity with different AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, IAM

• Application Security: Familiarity with application security principles and authentication/authorization, preferably utilizing Keycloak.

• Accessibility: Knowledge of digital accessibility standards such as WCAG guidelines to ensure inclusive technology solutions for all citizens.

• Certifications: Relevant cloud certifications, such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, are considered a strong plus.

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

• Driver's License Record Check

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