Backend Developer (Mobility Assignment - Internal Hennepin County applicants only)

Backend Developer (Mobility Assignment - Internal Hennepin County applicants only) Salary $82,338.04 - $121,892.18 Annually Location Minnesota Job Type Full-time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 26DE20597TV361 Department Digital Experience Division Digital Experience General Opening Date 05/13/2026 Closing Date 5/20/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions Description The Digital Experience (DX) department is seeking two Backend Developers for Hennepin County's content management system, Sitecore. As a member of DX, the individuals in these positions will manage and support the county's website in partnership with the Web Infrastructure team (IT department) and the Web Communications team (Communications department).

Location and hours:

These positions are hybrid and will be performed at the Hennepin County Government Center, 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487 and remote as job duties require. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

About these positions type:

These are full-time, benefit earning mobility assignments. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County to apply for these positions. Limited duration employees are not eligible. These positions are internally classified as an Information Technology (IT) Developer II. Click here to view the job classification specification. These positions are job mobility assignments that includes participation for up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension up to 24 months. A mobility assignment is a voluntary job change to a different department t hat is filled by a regular or probationary employee to carry out the duties of the same or a different job class. Hennepin County mobility assignments allow employees to develop a particular expertise and prepare for promotional opportunities as well as facilitate, support, and accelerate knowledge transfer across departments. Job mobility assignments are temporary; employees typically return to their original department at the conclusion of their mobility assignment. The hiring department may opt to include all employees in lower/higher pay ranges. Supervisor approval is required

Note:

You must attach a resume as part of your application materials to be considered for these positions. In these positions, you will : Develop and maintain reusable components, templates, and interfaces in alignment with headless architecture. Develop customizations to meet enterprise brand standards and deliver a consistent, accessible, and user-centered experience. Troubleshoot issues and develop fixes in response to incidents and service requests. Configure workflows to manage the content creation, review, and publishing process. Perform system monitoring, maintenance, and stabilization including cleaning up databases, reviewing logs, scheduling jobs, and managing workflows and queues. Partner with content designers, user experience designers, and front-end developers.

Need to have:

One of the following: Four years or more of technology experience. An approved information technology certificate and two years or more of IT experience. Completion of five college/vocational technical technology courses and two years or more of IT experience. Completion of an approved IT Hennepin County internship and two years or more of information technology experience. Two-year college/vocational technical degree in a technology field and two years or more of IT experience. Bachelor's degree in a technology field and one year or more of information technology experience.

Nice to have:

Sitecore developer certification.

Experience working with:

Sitecore 10.x or other content management system (CMS). React/Next.js. Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Docker Desktop.

Knowledge of:

Digital accessibility standards, such as Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Headless architecture.

Ability to:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships and partnerships. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with technical and non-technical colleagues. Think critically and solve problems. Prioritize and manage competing projects and tasks.

About the department:

The Digital Experience department partners with lines of business to improve the digital service experience for the Hennepin County community. A digital experience (DX) is the culmination of resident interactions made possible via technology (i.e., website, form, survey, chat, phone, social media). We work hard to increase resident trust and accessibility, reduce disparities, and exceed residents' expectations in digital service.

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. 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 Guest). 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: Toufue Vue Toufue.

Vue@hennepin.us hcpromo #LI-DNI Why work here? Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including: Meaningful work Public service Competitive pay Work-life balance Generous benefits Opportunities to grow Commitment to your success By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents. Employee Benefits Summary Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility . If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here . 01 Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County?

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Limited duration employees are not eligible Yes No 02 These positions are mobility assignments, with participation for up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension up to 24 months and requires current supervisor approval. Are you willing and able to accept the terms of a job mobility assignment? Yes No 03 These positions are hybrid and will be performed at the Hennepin County Government Center, 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487, and remote as job duties require. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. You must attach a resume as part of your application materials to be considered for these positions. Are you willing and able to meet these requirements? Yes No 04 Which of the following best describes your education and/or experience? Check all that apply. I have four years or more of technology experience. I have an approved information technology certificate and two years or more of IT experience. I have completed five college/vocational technical technology courses and two years or more of IT experience. I have completed an approved IT Hennepin County internship and two years or more of information technology experience. I have a two-year college/vocational technical degree in a technology field and two years or more of IT experience. I have a bachelor's degree in a technology field and one year or more of information technology experience. None of the above 05 Describe your education including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and degree(s)/certification(s) earned. If you do not have completed degree(s)/certificate(s), list 5 or more college/vocational technical courses that you have completed. If you have not completed a degree/certificate/courses, type "None" in the space provided. 06 Have you completed an approved IT Hennepin County internship? Yes No 07 If you indicated "Yes" to the question above, please provide internship dates and the name of your supervisor. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 08 How many full-time equivalent years of IT experience do you have? I do not have this experience Less than 1 year 1 year or more, but less than 2 years 2 years or more, but less than 3 years 3 years or more, but less than 4 years 4 years or more 09 Describe your IT experience, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 10 Do you have a Sitecore developer certification? Yes No 11 How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have working with Sitecore 10.x or other content management system (CMS)? I do not have this experience Less than 1 year 1 year or more, but less than 2 years 2 years or more, but less than 3 years 3 years or more, but less than 4 years 4 years or more 12 Describe your experience working with Sitecore 10.x or other content management system (CMS), referencing job(s) listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 13 How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have working with React/Next.js? I do not have this experience Less than 1 year 1 year or more, but less than 2 years 2 years or more, but less than 3 years 3 years or more, but less than 4 years 4 years or more 14 Describe your experience working with React/Next.js, referencing job(s) listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 15 Do you have experience working with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Docker Desktop? Yes No 16 Describe your experience working with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Docker Desktop, referencing job(s) listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 17 If you are a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, and are applying for your first promotion after securing public employment, you are eligible to have five points added to your competitive promotional examination rating. Are you a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran that would like to use your one time, five-point preference? Yes No 18 Your response to this question will help us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruiting sources and methods. Please choose the one source that best describes how you first learned about this promotional job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection . Department email, unit bulletin board, or lateral/transfer process Employee Career Center (ECC) Employee Resource Group (ERG) Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County (supervisor/manager, colleague, or Human Resources) HC Connect Hennepin County job notification emails hennepin.jobs or governmentjobs.com 19 For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source. Required Question Employer Hennepin County Address Hennepin County Government Center 300 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487 Phone 612-348-7855 Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs