Software Engineer - Information Technology Specialist 3

Works as part of a highly collaborative cross functional Agile/SCRUM team to implement new business system needs, as well as make modifications and fix defects in existing code. Responsibilities include analyzing user stories, application design, developing user interface layouts, writing code for both the front-end and back-end of the applications, developing and executing test scripts, fixing defects and supporting applications in production. This position is telework eligible and offers a hybrid work schedule, based on agency and department needs. Scheduled in-office workdays will be at the PERA office, 60 Empire Drive, Suite 200, St. Paul, Minnesota.

• Candidates residing in Minnesota within 50 miles of our St Paul office may be eligible to telework up to 50%.
• Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from our office may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
• Candidates residing in a bordering state within 50 miles of our office may be eligible to telework up to 50%.
• Candidates who do not reside in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the office in a state bordering Minnesota are not eligible to be hired, unless planning to relocate within 50 miles of the office or report to the office full time., It is the policy of the Retirement Systems of MN that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past State employees only)
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Social Security and Address Verification
• Education Verification
• Driver’s License Check, * 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

Three (3) years of recent experience in software development.

Years of experience and education must clearly demonstrate the following: * Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle

• Experience with all of the following: ASP.NET, C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Web Development
• Knowledge of source control systems
• Communication skills sufficient to support the needs of other IT Services staff, and interact with agency staff using non-technical language
• Analytical skills to determine effective approaches to business solutions
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, who do not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences., * Automated testing experience with Tricentis Tosca
• Microsoft SQL Server
• CI/CD automation with Jenkins or Microsoft DevOps
• Experience with GitHub
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum delivery
• Experience with .Net Core
• Experience integrating with one or more of the following service technologies: REST, SOAP, WCF, GRPC, Web API, **The Retirement Systems will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Pulled from the full job description

• Loan forgiveness
• Paid parental leave
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance, 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
• 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

The Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) administers and promotes sustainable retirement plans and provides services our members value. We administer three cost-sharing, multiple-employer defined benefit plans; one agent, multiple-employer plan; and a defined contribution plan. These programs are tax-qualified retirement plans under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. PERA serves almost 500,000 current and former public employees from 3,400 employers participating in its pension plans. We pay monthly benefits to more than 139,000 retirees, members who are disabled, and survivors of deceased members.

Our 191,000 active members include social workers, firefighters, snowplow drivers, nurses, jailers, attorneys, paraprofessionals, and police officers. They work in our parks, cities, counties, and schools across the state. The services they provide and the work they do make our communities better. While PERA receives some State aid, expenses such as benefits, payroll, and other administrative costs are funded by investment earnings and employer and employee contributions.