Working Title: Lead Angular Developer
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 5
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
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Job ID: 94254
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Location: St. Paul
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Telework Eligible: Yes - #LI-Hybrid
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Full/Part Time: Full-Time
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Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
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Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
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Date Posted: 05/28/2026
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Closing Date: 06/10/2026
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Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
- Division/Unit: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
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Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
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Days of Work: Monday - Friday
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Travel Required: No
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Salary Range: $39.73 - $67.92 / hourly; $82,956 - $141,816 / annually
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Job Class Option: Application
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Classified Status: Classified
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Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
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FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
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Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
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 Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). The MNIT MPCA team provides technical expertise for the organization’s applications and agency-specific support to ensure every Minnesotan has healthy air, sustainable lands, clean water, and a better climate.
As the Lead Angular Developer, you will provide senior technical leadership for development and administration of the Angular applications and supporting environments managed by Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). You will provide technical strategy, planning, architecture, research, analysis, design, development, implementation, diagnostics, and management of all technical aspects of agency websites and web applications. This Lead Angular Developer will work closely with colleagues to ensure a highly stable, quality environment for Angular applications. A high level of knowledge of the existing technologies, development standards, software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies, and technical industry best practices will also be required. This position will be involved with the most complex and critical systems at the MPCA.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 520 Lafayette Road North, Saint Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location. Telework for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements.
Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips here.:
Position requires a minimum of five (5) years of IT related experience in development, implementation, operation, and maintenance of Angular applications/projects.
Experience must include:
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Experience writing highly complex web applications in Angular.
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Experience working in highly complex systems of critical importance to the enterprise.
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Experience providing leadership to team members to support effective collaboration.
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Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.
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Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.
A master’s degree in Information Technology or an IT related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience, OR an IT related bachelor’s degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR an IT related associate’s degree substitutes for one (1) year.
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Extensive experience with modern Angular development (Angular 16+), including Signals, stand-alone components, and lazy loading strategies.
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Demonstrated, high-level expertise in core web development technologies, including advanced proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; the ability to design and implement accessible, standards-compliant, and responsive user interfaces; and a proven record applying deep technical knowledge to troubleshoot, refine, and optimize complex web solutions within an enterprise environment.
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Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership, including mentoring developers, performing code reviews, contributing to architectural decisions, and developing, maintaining, and enforcing coding standards—while actively fostering teamwork, building consensus across diverse perspectives, and guiding multi-team groups toward shared technical direction and consistent implementation practices.
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Experience architecting complex enterprise Angular applications, ensuring solutions align with industry best practices, accessibility standards, and established development guidelines, and contributing to the consistency and long-term maintainability of front-end architecture across teams.
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Demonstrated expertise using Git and GitHub in enterprise development environments, including advanced branching and merge strategies, peer-review workflows, and repository governance; and hands-on experience configuring and maintaining GitHub Actions pipelines to support automated builds, testing, and deployment processes.
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Demonstrated experience managing a large portfolio of complex Angular applications, including maintaining consistency across application architectures and upgrades; overseeing and evolving shared libraries of reusable code; coordinating regular update cycles; and effectively delegating development tasks to team members to ensure alignment, quality, and timely delivery across multiple teams.
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Demonstrated expertise in modern testing practices, including developing and maintaining comprehensive unit tests and end-to-end (e2e) test suites; applying established testing frameworks and patterns to ensure reliability and prevent regressions; and integrating testing practices into ongoing development cycles to support high-quality, maintainable, and resilient Angular applications.
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:
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SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
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Criminal History Check
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Reference Check
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Social Security and Address Verification
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Education Verification
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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.
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If you have questions about this position, contact Human Resources at [email protected].
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Human Resources at
[email protected]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.
- Meet all of the RSV criteria.
- Submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date to: [email protected]
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.
- You must submit all documentation by the closing date to: [email protected]
Current State Employees
- 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 5/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.
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.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
- A sense of purpose in their work
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Connection with their coworkers and communities
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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.
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
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Diabetes care
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Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
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Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
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Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
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Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
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Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
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Training, classes, and professional development
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Tuition reimbursement
- 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)
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A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
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Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
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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.
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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 [email protected] and let us know the support you need.
