Job Opening: Local Government Auditor Senior

The Office of the State Auditor ensures transparent, accountable, and effective government.

Job Description

*This is a hybrid position that must travel to work at the Office of the State Auditor, 525 Park Street, St. Paul, Minnesota.

This position will serve as the primary software developer responsible for supporting and maintaining the Minnesota Office of the State Auditor owned desktop accounting software application package called CTAS (City and Town Accounting System). This is a cash basis accounting system used by small local governments throughout the State of Minnesota. This position may serve as a primary or backup role in supporting other software systems used by the OSA. This position is expected to work independently and in a team setting.

  • Department: Technology 
  • Job ID: 90902
  • Number of Positions Available: Up to 1
  • Location: St. Paul
  • Closing Date: 01/02/2025

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience as a software developer or computer programmer developing object-oriented software applications.


Experience must include the following:

  • Two (2) years’ experience designing and developing C#.NET and ASP.NET applications.
  • Two (2) years’ experience developing Windows Forms applications.
  • Two (2) years of Web design experience using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap.
  • Two (2) years of T-SQL programming experience creating tables, views, stored procedures, and queries using Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Two (2) years’ experience designing and developing reports using Crystal Reports or SQL Server
  • Reporting Services (SSRS).
  • Two (2) years’ experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Three (3) + years of experience designing and developing object-oriented software applications using C# and ASP.NET Core.
  • Three (3) + years of recent experience developing Windows Forms.
  • Three (3) + years of experience with SQL Server database design, development, and administration.
  • Two (2) + years of experience gathering and documenting business and technical requirements.
  • Experience with Version Control Systems (Subversion, Git).
  • Experience with Infragistics UI controls.
  • Experience working with Agile work management tools such as Jira.
  • Experience with accounting/general ledger software

Additional Requirements

  • Must be able to transport or move up to 15 pounds. 
  • Must have ability to move through work space and maintain a stationary position throughout work day. 
  • Job offer is contingent upon candidate passing a job-related background check that may include the following:  reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and driver's history check prior to appointment.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

How to Apply

Applications will be received through Minnesota Management and Budget. Apply online.

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 Belle Sarff.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Human Resources Director Belle Sarff.