Job Details

Working Title: Software Engineer
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3
Agency: Public Employees Retirement Association

• Job ID: 95288
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 07/17/2026
• Closing Date: 08/07/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Public Employees Retirement Association / Pub Employ Retire Assoc-MAPE
• Division/Unit: MIS Systems Dev
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $33.96 - $55.83 / hourly; $70,908 - $116,573 / annually
• Job Class Option: Application
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

Job Summary

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications
• 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

Additional Requirements

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
**The Retirement Systems will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

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 [email protected] . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .

Contact

Contact PERA Human Resources at [email protected] if:
• You have questions about this position
• You are an individual with a disability and need to request an accommodation for a scheduled interview
• You wish to receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, e-mail the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to [email protected] .

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:

1. Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.
2. Meet all of the RSV criteria.
3. Submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date to: [email protected]

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:

1. Meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%.
2. Provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability.
3. Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.
4. You must submit all documentation by the closing date to: [email protected]