Senior Salesforce Developer - ITS5

Job Details

Working Title : Senior Salesforce Developer

Job Class : Information Technology Specialist 5

Agency : Minnesota IT Services

• Job ID : 87965
• 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 : 09 / 26 / 2025
• Closing Date : 10 / 02 / 2025
• Hiring Agency / Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
• Division / Unit : Department of Human Services (DHS)
• Work Shift / Work Hours : Day Shift / 08 : 00 a.m. - 04 : 30 p.m.
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : No
• Salary Range : $39.14 - $66.92 / hourly; $81,724 - $139,728 / annually
• Job Class Option : Object Oriented
• 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 : 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 (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at Minnesota's largest state agency, the Department of Human Services (DHS). The MNIT DHS team supports complex and varied technical needs, including systems that provide health care coverage, deliver child protection and welfare services, and provide support for Minnesotans with special needs including mental illness, chemical dependencies, and physical or developmental disabilities .

Job Summary

If you're excited about utilizing your Salesforce expertise to support the state's mission of delivering exceptional service, apply now to be part of a dedicated team driving innovation and efficiency in the State of Minnesota! Join us in our mission to create a more efficient, responsive, and impactful public service through technology.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Salesforce Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you play a pivotal role in developing applications that harness the advanced functionalities of Salesforce by providing complex configuration of native functionality, integrated add-ons, and related tools. You will ensure the production of efficient, stable, maintainable, manageable, and secure declarative applications. The applications require deep and thorough understanding not only of the techniques and processes related to the tool, but also of standard application development practices of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) principles and processes. You will be responsible for developing applications that enable business to take advantage of advanced functionalities available in Salesforce and will be responsible for researching other 3rd party tools, evaluating suitability for integration with Salesforce, and implementing solutions to improve Salesforce native functionality.

Additionally, you will be a key player for understanding business problems, designing, developing, configuring, testing, and deploying software to provide solutions. You will write code to produce applications that provide measurable business value by using Agile techniques and working in collaboration with the larger, cross-functional team. You will be responsible for learning new languages / technologies and staying on top of the technology wave. As a Salesforce Developer, you will work closely with Architects, Salesforce Administrators, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Subject Matter Experts, and other key stakeholders to deliver Salesforce applications that address documented business requirements that operate within design specifications. You will build applications in accordance with Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) Software Development Life Cycle and follow standard application development best practices. You will be an expert by maintaining and building competency by taking the role in identifying elements of highly complex and large-scale projects and are expected to provide senior-level participation and support of peer code reviews, technical walk troughs, cross-training, mentorship and other knowledge transfer activities.

If you are a seasoned Salesforce professional with a passion for creating efficient, stable, maintainable, manageable, and secure declarative applications, we invite you to join our team and contribute to the success of our innovative projects.

This position requires an employee to be onsite at 540 Cedar St., St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location. Telework for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements.

This position was previously announced on 08 / 09 / 2025 - 08 / 23 / 2025. If you previously applied for this job opening, you do not need to reapply .

"We will be filling multiple vacancies from this one posting. All applicants will be considered for all vacancies."

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips here. :

Position requires a minimum of five(5) years of experience as an IT application developer and / or software engineer.

Experience must include :

A master's degree in Information Technology or an IT related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience, OR an IT related bachelor's degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR an IT related associate's degree substitutes for one (1) year.

Preferred Qualifications

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 :

Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Application Details

How to Apply

Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to .

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Delva Lilic at delva.lilic@state.mn.us .

Connect 700 Program

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Delva Lilic at delva.lilic@state.mn.us .

Veterans

To be considered for any Veteran's Status , you MUST indicate this on your application.

RECENTLY SEPARATED VETERANS (RSV) : Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an interview. You must :

CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS : Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if you :

Current State Employees

About Minnesota IT Services

Minnesota IT Services is the information technology agency for the State of Minnesota. MNIT partners with agencies, boards, councils, and commissions to deliver secure, reliable technology solutions as we set IT strategy, direction, policies, and standards statewide. Work for MNIT and be part of a nation-leading IT organization that helps to create an innovative government that works for everyone. Our culture promotes collaboration, demands agility, and encourages us to embrace change. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, something to be inspired by; come to work for MNIT.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include :

Fertility care, including IVF

Support to help you reach your career goals :

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work / life support :

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union / collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.