St. Paul, MN, 55145, USA
9 hours ago
IT Web Developer - Information Technology Specialist 2
**Working Title: IT Web Developer** **Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 2** **Agency: Teachers Retirement Association** + **Job ID** : 91808 + **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** : 01/30/2026 + **Closing Date** : 02/05/2026 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Teachers Retirement Assoc / Teachers Retirement Asc-MAPE + **Division/Unit** : TRA Information Technology/TRA Development Unit + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes - Up to 10% + **Salary Range:** $28.18 - $45.82 / hourly; $58,839 - $95,672 / annually + **Classified Status** : Unclassified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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. Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) has been providing pension coverage to Minnesota educators for decades, with a mission to help members and their beneficiaries plan for an independent and financially secure retirement. We are currently seeking job candidates with strong information technology experience in web development and maintenance for our IT Web Developer role. The purpose of this position is to assist with design, development, and maintenance of TRA’s Drupal-based website, which includes custom module development, diagnosing and correcting problems, optimizing website performance and security, and ensuring that the website is accessible and mobile friendly. The incumbent will also assist with integrating third-party tools, such as calendars, forms, and surveys into TRA websites. Lastly, the incumbent will backup and assist TRA’s SharePoint administrator, and will be tasked with staying well-informed of web and mobile development industry trends. This is a temporary position anticipated to last up to two (2) years. It is located in our St. Paul, Minnesota office and may be eligible for a work schedule that includes some teleworking. The incumbent hired into this position must possess the ability to secure their own transportation for in-state business travel, conferences, and/or trainings. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time for this role. **Minimum Qualifications** Two (2) years of Information Technology (IT) work experience in designing, developing, administering, and/or deploying web applications and interfaces. A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, Computer Applications, or a related field may substitute for two (2) years of experience OR a related Associate degree substitutes for one (1) year. Experience must demonstrate the following: + Technical ability, knowledge, and experience with: + Building and maintaining web applications and interfaces, such as Drupal CMS, HTML/5, CSS/3, JavaScript, and jQuery. + Module development in open-source content management systems, such as Drupal. Work should include the development of module features, custom modules, and themes. + Building sites with open-source content management systems, such as Drupal. Work should include a deep familiarity with system modules, such as CTools, Views, and Panels. + Experience in databases such as SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. + Ability to design and develop responsive websites. + Ability to diagnose problems and recommend solutions for technical issue resolution and process improvement purposes. + Strong interpersonal, written communication, and verbal communication skills necessary to collaborate on enterprise projects; present complex information to users in a comprehensive style; and influence others to resolve conflicting viewpoints. + Advanced proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; Cisco Webex; or equivalent software packages. Successful candidates also must be able to secure their own transportation for in-state business travel, conferences, and/or trainings. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time for this role. This is a temporary position anticipated to last up to two (2) years. The position may be converted to a permanent role, dependent upon ongoing business need. **Preferred Qualifications** At least one (1) year of experience in designing, developing, administering, and/or deploying web applications and interfaces. Basic knowledge and experience with SharePoint development including creating and configuring SharePoint sites, lists, libraries, and web parts. Familiarity with Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interface (REST API) and integrations. Programming experience in PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor. Experience with Drupal content management system administration and development. Experience in using Acquia as hosting platform. Experience in web graphical, browser, and cross-platform compatibility testing. Experience in Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) related to user interface design standards. Experience with all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) using methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, and iterative. **Physical Requirements** This position requires occasional transporting of articles such as file folders, ledgers and/or small tools. May be required to move or maintain a stationary position for long periods of time. **Additional Requirements** ** Successful candidates must pass past-employer reference checks and a criminal background check. ** It is the policy of TRA that all finalist(s) submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of thefollowing components: + State of Minnesota state government employment records check (applies to current and past State of Minnesota stategovernment employees only) + Criminal History Check + Employee Reference Check + Social Security and Address Verification + Education Verification + Driver's License Check AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 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.
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