Database Developer

Job Details

Working Title: Database Developer
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
•   Job ID : 84003
•   Location : St. Paul
•   Telework Eligible : Yes -
•   Full/Part Time : Full-Time
•   Regular/Temporary : Limited
•   Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
•   Date Posted : 04/11/2025
•   Closing Date : 04/24/2025
•   Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
•   Division/Unit : Pollution Control Agency
•   Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
•   Days of Work : Monday - Friday
•   Travel Required : No
•   Salary Range: $36.52 - $60.24 / hourly; $76,253 - $125,781 / annually
•   Job Class Option : Application
•   Classified Status : Unclassified
•   Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
•   End Date : approximately 2 years
•   FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
•   Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : No 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 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). The MNIT MPCA team provides technical expertise for the organization's applications and agency-specific support to ensure every Minnesotan has healthy air, sustainable lands, clean water, and a better climate.

Job Summary

This position was previously announced on 02/13/2025. If you previously applied for this job, you do not need to reapply.

As a Database Developer you will provide application development leadership for new and existing system development projects. The scope of the projects will be broad-based undertakings that will have a high impact on agency-wide processes and procedures. The projects will require expertise in databases, systems and software analysis, design, development, troubleshooting and integration using PostgreSQL's PL/pgSQL, Oracle's PL/SQL, and other tools or languages as appropriate. A high level of knowledge of the existing technologies, development standards, software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies, and technical industry best practices will also be required. This position will be involved with the most complex and critical systems at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).

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

These positions are temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; it is anticipated to last up to two (2) years.

These position requires an employee to be onsite in 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.
•   Only candidates residing in Minnesota and its bordering counties are eligible for telework. Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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

Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of IT related experience in programming in the following applications/systems: PostgreSQL, PL/pgSQL, and Oracle PL/SQL, with an emphasis on work with procedures and functions.

Experience must demonstrate the following:
•   Experience and competency with PostgreSQL development, with an emphasis of work on procedures, and functions.
•   Experience and competency with Oracle development, with an emphasis of work on procedures and functions.
•   Expertise in writing and tuning SQL queries, and database optimization.
•   Experience working on a development team as a data/database developer either in an Agile or Waterfall development methodology.
•   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
•   Experience and competency with PostGIS, spatial data analysis and functions in functions in PostgreSQL/PostGIS.
•   Developing applications that follow best practices in relation to secure coding and accessibility.
•   Experience in database, systems, software analysis, design, development, troubleshooting, and integration.
•   Experience documenting technical processes and procedures.
•   Experience working as a team member on complex application development projects.
•   Knowledge of various methodologies such as MVC, SDLC, ITIL, Project Management roles, Change and Release Management, Technical Design, and Software Development Architecture.
•   Experience working with version and source code management tools such as Git and GitLab.) 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.

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Connect 700 Program

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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.
•   Meet all of the RSV criteria.
•   Submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date to: . Current State Employees

Current State Employees: Please note that employment provisions (including but not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the three branches of Minnesota State government. When considering a job with another branch of state government, you are highly encouraged to explore these differences. For assistance, please direct questions to your current or anticipated Human Resources office.

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 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:
•   Paid vacation and sick leave
•   12 paid holidays each year
•   Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
•   Fertility care, including IVF
•   Diabetes care
•   Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children . click apply for full job details