Job description
Job details
- Location: Pipestone, Pipestone County
- Work mode: Remote
- Employment type: Full-time (Not an internship)
- Salary: USD 74,566 per year
Role overview
The State of Minnesota is seeking a skilled Information Technology Specialist 2 to join the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities team as an Application Developer. This mid-level role focuses on developing and maintaining critical software applications to support educational infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable technical solutions that improve administrative and student services.
Job details
This is a Full-time, permanent position based in Moorhead, Fergus Falls, or Wadena. The role is Remote eligible, offering a flexible telework arrangement. This is not an internship. The annual salary for this position is 74,566 USD.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement software applications to meet agency requirements
- Perform regular system maintenance and updates to ensure optimal performance
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather technical requirements and translate them into code
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex software bugs and performance bottlenecks
- Write and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for all developed applications
- Ensure application security and compliance with state IT standards
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Proven experience in application development and software engineering
- Proficiency in modern programming languages and version control systems
- Ability to analyze complex business processes and design technical solutions
- Strong communication skills for collaborating with diverse technical and non-technical teams
- Experience working within a government or large-scale institutional environment
Benefits
- Competitive state benefits package
- Telework and flexible scheduling options
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance
- State retirement plan and pension options
- Opportunities for professional growth and certification
Keywords
Application DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringIT SpecialistFull-stack DevelopmentSystem AnalysisAPI IntegrationDatabase ManagementSDLC