Dynamics 365/Power Platform Developer - ITS4

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) invites applications for a Dynamics 365/Power Platform Developer at the Office of Higher Education in Saint Paul. The role designs, develops, and supports secure, scalable Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions to enable agency business functions.

Responsibilities include building advanced Power Platform components, modernizing legacy systems, managing data migrations, and ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture, security, accessibility, and performance

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years IT experience in Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CRM) solutions.
• Experience designing and configuring Power Platform (Mode-Driven Apps, Canvas, Power Automate, Dataverse).
• Experience integrating Dynamics 365/Power Platform with databases, APIs and cloud services.
• Knowledge of systems analysis, business process analysis, and evaluating solutions.
• Strong communication and customer-focused problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions.
• Build Power Platform components with focus on Power Pages and external-facing apps.
• Modernize legacy systems and perform complex troubleshooting.
• Manage data migrations and ensure compliance with enterprise standards.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams and contribute to modernization initiatives.
• Stay current with Microsoft technologies.

Skills

Dynamics 365 CRM

Power Platform

Data integration

Systems analysis

Communication skills

Customer focus

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Power BI

Job description

Working Title: Dynamics 365/Power Platform Developer
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4
Agency: Minnesota IT Services

• Job ID: 96605
• Location: St. Paul
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/16/2026
• Closing Date: 09/22/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
• Division/Unit: Office of Higher Education
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $37.72 - $62.21 / hourly; $78,759 - $129,894 / annually
• Job Class Option: Application
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - Professional Employees (MAPE)

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.

Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE). MNIT OHE designs and supports large and complex database and reporting systems. The team leads the technical design of agency systems, business practices, and process automation.

Job Summary

The Dynamics 365/Power Platform Developer independently designs, develops, and supports secure, scalable Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions that enable critical agency business functions. The role provides senior-level technical expertise across the full application lifecycle, with a strong focus on Power Pages and external-facing applications.

This position builds advanced Power Platform components, modernize legacy systems, performs complex troubleshooting, manages data migrations, and ensures all applications meets enterprise architecture, security, accessibility, and performance standards. The developer collaborates with business and technical teams, exercises independent judgment, and contributes to the agency's modernization initiatives while staying current with emerging Microsoft technologies.

This position requires an employee to work onsite at 1450 Energy Park Drive, Saint Paul, Minnesota at least 50% [or more or less if space limitations remain] of the time, with limited telework available. Telework eligibility depends on residence:

• Candidates living in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the worksite in a bordering state (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) may telework up to 50%.
• Minnesota residents living more than 50 miles from the worksite may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
• Candidates living 50 miles or more from the worksite in a bordering state may work onsite 100% or may be telework eligible if relocating within 50 miles.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here :

Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of IT related experience in designing, developing, configuring, and supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions.

Experience must include:

• Experience developing and supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CRM) solutions
• Experience designing, developing, and configuring Power Platform solutions (Mode-Driven Apps, Canvas Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse).
• Experience integrating Dynamics 365 / Power Platform with enterprise databases, APIs, third-party systems, and cloud services.
• Experience performing systems analysis, application design, business process analysis, and evaluating multiple technical solution alternatives
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding.
• Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences.

Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master’s degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor’s degree for one (1) year; and an associate’s degree for six (6) months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing custom plug-ins, extensions, or advanced automation using Microsoft Visual Studio and .NET.
• Experience performing data migration, transformation, and validation from legacy systems into Dataverse.
• Experience optimizing application performance, conducting root-cause analysis, and implementing long-term stability improvements.
• Experience integrating Dynamics 365 and Power Platform with Azure services, enterprise databases, and third-party APIs.
• Experience using Azure DevOps or GitHub for solution management, source control, CI/CD pipelines, and ALM practices.
• Experience designing secure system architectures, including authentication, authorization, and application security best practices.
• Experience developing dashboards, reports, and analytics using Power BI to support operational and business insights.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
• Criminal History Check
• Reference Check
• Social Security and Address Verification
• Other legally required checks

Minnesota IT Services does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Minnesota IT Services is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

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:

• Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.

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:

• Meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%.
• Provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability.
• Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.
• Bidders: This vacancy is open for bids and all qualified applicants simultaneously. This vacancy will be filled in accordance with applicable union contract provisions. Current employees of Minnesota IT Services who are currently in an Information Technology Specialist 4/Application position and who are eligible to bid and apply within the seven (7) day bidding period will be considered prior to filling the position via other means.
• Current State Employees: Please note that employment provisions (including but not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the three branches of Minnesota State government. When considering a job with another branch of state government, you are highly encouraged to explore these differences. For assistance, please direct questions to your current or anticipated Human Resources office.

About Minnesota IT Services

Minnesota IT Services is the information technology agency for the State of Minnesota. MNIT partners with agencies, boards, councils, and commissions to deliver secure, reliable technology solutions as we set IT strategy, direction, policies, and standards statewide. Work for MNIT and be part of a nation-leading IT organization that helps to create an innovative government that works for everyone. Our culture promotes collaboration, demands agility, and encourages us to embrace change. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, something to be inspired by; come to work for MNIT.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

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

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov )

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• 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

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] and let us know the support you need.