Senior Salesforce Developer - ITS5

Working Title: Senior Salesforce Developer Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 5 Agency: Minnesota IT Services Job ID : 84314 Location : St. Paul Full/Part Time : Full-Time Regular/Temporary : Unlimited Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted : 02/27/2025 Closing Date : 03/12/2025 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services Division/Unit : Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift 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 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 the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The MNIT DEED team provides technical support to help improve employment conditions in Minnesota. The team supports work that improves workforce and community development, increases business recruitment, and helps Minnesota small businesses to expand into international trade. Job Summary Salesforce is a third-party application with capacity to be used as an application development platform. Complex configuration of native functionality, integrated add-ons, and related tools is considered declarative application development. The production of efficient, stable, maintainable, manageable, and secure declarative applications requires deep and thorough understanding not only of the techniques and processes related to the tool, but also of standard application development practices and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) principles and processes. The composite developer is responsible for developing applications that enable business to take advantage of advanced functionalities available in Salesforce. The developer is responsible for researching other 3rd party tools, evaluating suitability for integration with Salesforce, and implementing them to improve Salesforce native functionality. In particular, a Salesforce software developer is responsible for understanding business problems, designing, developing, configuring, testing, and deploying software to provide the solution. Software developers write the code to produce applications that provide measurable business value. Developers most often use Agile techniques and are a part of a larger, cross-functional team. Software developers should have a passion for learning new languages/technologies and staying on top of the technology wave. The Salesforce software developer works closely with Architects, Salesforce Administrators, APEX Code Developers, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Subject Matter Experts and Key Stakeholders to deliver Salesforce applications that address documented business requirements that operate within design specifications. The Salesforce Administrator Senior builds applications in accordance with MNIT Software Development Life Cycle and follows standard application development best practices. The Salesforce software developer is considered to be an expert by maintaining and building competency by taking the sole role in identifying elements of highly complex and large-scale projects. Senior level participation and support of peer code reviews, technical walkthroughs, cross-training, mentorship and other knowledge transfer activities are expected. This position is currently eligible for full-time telework: Telework for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies in St. Paul, Minnesota. Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. Position requires a minimum of five (5) years of IT related experience in Salesforce application development. Experience must include: Experience and the ability to manage extensive application development portfolios. Experience and extensive technical knowledge or Salesforce Automation, Apex development, Flows, and Omnistudio. Experience and the ability to mentor and lead junior technical developers to design, build, and implement technical solutions for various business needs. Experience using Salesforce to interact with APIs. 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 Knowledge of business continuation and disaster recovery. Experience with Git and GitHub. Experience configuring Auth Providers using OAuth2 and Open ID Connect. Experience with Salesforce Omnichannel and Service Cloud Voice using AWS Connect. Experience with Salesforce Public Sector Solutions. Experience with Salesforce Shield. 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 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. 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 . 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: Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. 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: Meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%. Provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability. Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. 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? A sense of purpose in their work Connection with their coworkers and communities Opportunities for personal and professional growth 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: Paid vacation and sick leave 12 paid holidays each year Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years) Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being Support to help you reach your career goals: Training, classes, and professional development Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov ) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care 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 and let us know the support you need. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-03-03