Senior Java & AI Remediation Engineer - ITS5

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Minnesota, through Minnesota IT Services, seeks a Senior Java & AI Remediation Engineer in St. Paul to lead modernization and remediation of 100+ Java applications for the MDH portfolio.

The role combines enterprise Java development with AI-enabled modernization and strong collaboration with agency teams. Qualified candidates have at least five years in IT, experience with Java frameworks and Vue, and a track record of mentoring developers, implementing CI/CD, and ensuring secure,

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of IT experience in Java application development and enterprise software development.
• Experience with Java frameworks and modern JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.
• Knowledge of software development best practices including version control, unit testing, and build processes.
• Hands-on experience with AI models, application security, performance analysis, and observability.
• Ability to mentor developers, establish standards, conduct code reviews, and resolve complex challenges.
• Experience with automated testing, web accessibility, and secure development in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead modernization, remediation, and maintenance for 100+ Java applications for MDH.
• Leverage AI models to update legacy systems and design scalable solutions.
• Mentor IT professionals and collaborate with developers across the agency and enterprise.
• Analyze business processes with senior management and propose innovative technology strategies.

Skills

Java

Object-oriented programming

Vue.js

AI models

Mentor developers

CI/CD pipelines

Security practices

Testing

Tools

Git

Job description

Working Title: Senior Java & AI Remediation Engineer

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 5

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

• Job ID : 96611
• Location : St. Paul
• Telework Eligible : Yes #LI-Hybrid
• Full/Part Time : Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary : Limited
• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 9/12/2026
• Closing Date : 9/22/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
• Division/Unit : Department of Health (MDH)/ Architecture/Strategic Unit
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : No
• Salary Range: $40.43 - $69.11 / hourly; $84,417 - $144,301 / annually
• Job Class Option : Object Oriented
• Classified Status : Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• End Date: 9 Month appointment
• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
• 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.

Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The MNIT MDH team provides services for over 250+ applications and delivers the information technology to drive one of the leading public health systems in the nation. You will support an agency that works to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans.

This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; it is anticipated to last nine (9) months.

This position supports the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) by leading modernization, remediation, and ongoing maintenance efforts for a portfolio of more than 100 custom-built, primarily JAVA applications. The role will leverage AI models to update legacy systems, enhance technical efficiency, and design priority solutions that align with departmental objectives. As a senior technician, this position provides mentorship to IT professionals, collaborates closely with developers across the agency and enterprise, and works with senior management to analyze business processes and recommend innovative, scalable technology solutions that improve organizational effectiveness.

This position requires an employee to work onsite at 625 Robert St. N., St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% [or more or less if space limitations remain] of the time, with limited telework available. Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) 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.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :

Position requires a minimum of five (5) years of IT related experience in experience in Java application development, object-oriented programming, and enterprise software development.

Experience must include:

• Extensive professional experience developing enterprise applications using Java and common Java Frameworks and experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.
• Knowledge and practical use of software development best practices, including version control, unit testing, and build processes.
• Hands-on experience with AI models, application security, performance analysis, and modern observability practices.
• Proven ability to mentor developers, establish development standards, conduct code reviews, and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Experience implementing automated testing, ensuring web accessibility, and applying secure development practices within enterprise environments
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively to foster mutual understanding, and guide teams through change.
• 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 Serving as a technical lead, senior developer, development lead, or equivalent.
• Experience developing CI/CD Pipelines.
• Experience in Python and R
• Experience communicating technical architecture, risks, alternatives, and cost/benefit trade-offs to both technical and executive audiences.
• Knowledge of accessibility requirements, information security standards, data governance, and regulatory considerations applicable to public-sector systems.

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
• Education 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.

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 [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.