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Description The Law, Safety and Justice IT division is seeking an IT Developer III to join the Application Development team. The team develops and supports applications for internal and external customers that enable business processes and services for all Law, Safety and Justice departments and functions. As a member of an agile software development team, the candidate should have knowledge of software development principles and be able to participate in the analysis, design, development, testing, debugging, deployment, and support of custom applications.

Location and hours: This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the 625 Building, 625 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will typically be Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., with the ability to work extended hours as needed

While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. About the position type: This is a full-time, benefit-earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County to apply for this position.

Note: Limited duration employees are not eligible. This position is internally classified as an Information Technology (IT) Developer III. Click here to view the job classification specification.

In this position, you will: Communicate using strong written and verbal communication skills (technical and non-technical). Establish effective working relationships with other information technology staff and users. Participate in developing and supporting applications that are based on common technologies such as Angular, C#, Microsoft .NET, HTML, Java, JavaScript, SQL, and XML

Collaborate with development team members and customers to rapidly build and support applications in an agile framework. Work with developers, architects, and business analysts to design and create APIs, web services, reusable software, and application components. Work with quality assurance analysts to develop application components based on testable criteria.

Develop user interface solutions for web-based applications following county and industry standards for usability and accessibility. Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and other IT partners to resolve complex and critical issues. Create and maintain application documentation in user guides, knowledge base articles, wikis, and other repositories.

Need to have: One of the following: Six years or more of technology experience. Two-year college/vocational technical degree in a technology field or approved information technology certificate and five years or more of IT experience. Completion of five college/vocational technical technology courses or completion of an approved IT Hennepin County internship and five years or more of IT experience.

Bachelor's degree in a technology field and three years or more of IT experience. Master's degree in information technology and one year or more of IT experience. Nice to have: Experience: Developing applications using common technologies such as Angular, C#, Microsoft .NET, HTML, Java, JavaScript, SQL, and XML

Developing and maintaining APIs, data integrations, low-code configurable solutions, reusable software or application components, and web services. Developing and deploying applications or services to cloud environments. Developing applications to usability, accessibility, security, and other standards.

Working on the development and implementation of business-critical applications. Working in an agile environment. Knowledge of: Software development lifecycle.

Agile framework and ceremonies. Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance policies. Ability to: Build relationships and promote collaboration.

Use organization skills and perform with attention to detail. Understand Hennepin County IT best practices. About the department: Law, Safety and Justice IT implements and supports mission critical systems used by the Hennepin County Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR), Hennepin County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), Hennepin County Attorney's Office (HCAO), Hennepin County Courts, and their Law, Safety, and Justice partners, to aid them in providing essential services to the community.

About Hennepin County: Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Employee).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community. Your future. Made here.

This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies. Watch this video for application best practices and tips. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.

Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check. If you have any questions, please contact: Marita Nguyen marita.nguyen@hennepin.us #LI-DNI