IT Software Developer Job Saint Paul area,Minnesota USA,Software Development

The IT Software Developer will provide technical leadership and hands‑on software development support for Minnesota PBS digital platforms, internal applications, and system integrations. This role is responsible for supporting the backend needs of the Minnesota PBS website, developing API‑based integrations between internal systems, creating application solutions for departments across the organization, and supporting migration from legacy ERP technologies to modern platforms.

The position partners closely with cross‑functional stakeholders to assess business needs, design practical and maintainable solutions, and resolve application‑level support issues. A strong belief in the mission of Minnesota PBS, and the service we provide to our community is crucial.

Compensation: $90,000 to $100,000 annually in addition to company provided benefits. Hybrid Work Environment:
Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to the Twin Cities Metro area and report to the onsite office a minimum of three days per week. Website Support, Maintenance, and Ongoing Development (50% of time)

Works with Marketing to triage requests and provides ongoing support for the organization's digital platform focused on stability, usability, and ongoing improvements. Includes:
- Maintenance and support of the Payload CMS and front‑end website.
- Bug fixes, performance improvements, and troubleshooting; works directly with third‑party service providers like Vercel and Supabase to address issues and outages.
- Content publishing support and CMS assistance for Marketing team.
- Monitoring and issue resolution related to integrations (PBS, Engaging Networks, ACD).
- UX/UI refinements; partners with stakeholders on usability testing and QA.
- Enhancements and iterative improvements to existing functionality.
- Technical guidance and support across the platform.
In collaboration with Marketing, develops new website features and enhancements that improve functionality in response to cross‑departmental business needs. Includes:
- Ongoing prioritization, planning, and coordination with internal teams and stakeholders.
- Product and technology recommendations based on understanding of current trends.
- Backend development and iterations based on feedback and UX.
Evaluates legacy systems and services that are no longer needed to support the current digital ecosystem. Includes:
- Research to understand our highly matrixed system.
- Data‑informed recommendations and decision making.
- Technical capabilities to sunset or disable unneeded products.

Application support and internal system integration (40% of time)

Design, develop, and maintain application solutions that support business processes and operational needs across departments.
Develop and support API‑based integrations between internal systems, third‑party platforms, and cloud services to improve data flow and reduce manual processes.
Support migration from legacy ERP systems and related technologies to modern application platforms, including data integration, process mapping, testing, and transition support.
Translate business requirements into technical specifications, conceptual designs, integration plans, and maintainable application solutions.
Develop current and future state application architecture road maps in partnership with business and IT teams.
Design intuitive, well‑modeled API endpoints for internal and user‑facing consumption, using OpenAPI specifications and API testing tools to document and validate integrations.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies that align with organizational needs, technical standards, security requirements, and long‑term maintainability.
Document application designs, integrations, support procedures, system dependencies, and migration plans from a technical perspective.

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