Salesforce Developer / Administrator - ITS4

Salesforce Developer / Administrator - Its4

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 who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at both the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. The MNIT MDA and BAH teams support technology critical to ensuring food supply integrity and safety, livestock health, and supporting a vibrant agricultural economy for Minnesota.

This position was previously announced on 06 / 03 / 2025. Please resubmit application if still interested. This position exists to provide technical expertise in the development and operation of new and existing custom software applications within the Department of Agriculture. Responsibilities include supporting the MNIT development team in the maintenance, administration, and enhancement of the Salesforce Customer Relationship Management system and the associated system modernization, a cloud hosted, serverless platform, custom built application based on modern development techniques, methodologies, and technologies for the Department. This position also includes additional non-salesforce architecture design, development and execution as needed and prioritized by the MDA and MNIT leadership. As a senior-level expert, the developer will provide guidance in application design and architecture, ensuring all technical aspects adhere to established standards and protocols. The incumbent will also research emerging technologies and create plans for implementing innovative solutions across the Department of Agriculture. Serves as a backup to other staff during absences for enterprise and legacy application support.

This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; it is anticipated to last for up to two (2) years. This position requires an employee to be onsite at 625 Robert Street N. Saint 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume :

• Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of IT related experience in Salesforce development.
• Experience must include : Salesforce platform development and customization.
• Apex classes, triggers, Visualforce pages, and Lighting components.
• Experience working with SQL data stores or SOQL within Salesforce.
• Experience working with SQL databases and data integration within Salesforce.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services, including Logic Apps and Jave integration.
• Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.
• Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.
• 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

Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I / II, Administrator) Experience with CI / CD processes in Salesforce deployments Knowledge of REST / SOAP APIs and integration patterns Experience with issue tracking, code versioning, and integrated development environments. Experience with Confluence, Jira, Agile Place. Experience with Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

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 Other legally required checks 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. 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 careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.